Timex TX1010 4.5-Inch Suction Cup Window Hygrometer
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Durable suction-cup window hygrometer for outdoor useClear see-through flexible plastic case is readable through windowReads relative humidity from 1 to 99 percent (within +/- 5 percent)All-weather case clings securely to window in rain, snow, or sunMeasures 4.5 inches in diameter; 2-year warranty
Product Description
Receive consistently accurate humidity readings from the comfort of your kitchen or greenhouse with the Timex TX1010 suction cup window hygrometer. Made of clear see-through flexible plastic, the 4.5-inch model easily attaches to any window surface, letting you glance at the dial from inside while the hygrometer sits outside. More significantly, it measures the relative humidity from 1 to 99 percent, and is accurate to within +/- 5 percent (the device is most precise between 20 and 80 percent). As a result, the hygrometer is ideal for greenhouses, saunas, humidors, homes with expensive art collections, and a host of other locations in which humidity matters. And thanks to the bright red pointer, the TX1010 is easy to read from a distance. Sturdy enough to stand up to any weather element, the hygrometer is backed by a two-year warranty.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Not bad
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For such a cheap hygrometer, it is pretty accurate and is adjustable so that it can be calibrated. Good buy!
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Doesn't work
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The first one I received was stuck at 60%. The replacement I received wouldn't go below 65% but went up to 90% when I tested it on a wet towel.
Amazon refused to send me a third as they have had a high number of quality issues on this.
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Got what I paid for!
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I planned to use this product in our wine cooler, as it could stick to the door's window and be plainly visible from outside. (I already had a smaller digital hygrometer, but it was hard to see.) This product's readings are way off; for example:
Outdoors: Weather Channel = 17%, digital = 16%, Timex = 45%
Indoors (as I write this): digital = 41%, Timex = 60%
I tried rotating the dial within the suction housing that it fits into in an effort to "calibrate" it to the digital hygrometer, but it still doesn't accurately track humidity as conditions change.
Although returning a $5.00 product may not make sense from an economic standpoint, this one is worthless enough that I'm doing so on principle! I've always been satisfied with products I've purchased from Amazon, but this one deserves to be dropped from your site.
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Accurate and Durable
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You can't get anything better for $4.99 with FREE Super Saver Shipping. The hygrometer comes at 75% inside the package. The indoor relative humidity I measured is about 3% less than outdoor during a shift from 80% to 90% outdoor according to NOAA's weather report. This makes sense since indoor air is hotter than outdoor, subsequently decreasing the relative humidity by a few percents.
The construction of the hygrometer consists of a solid clear plastic circular case with the metallic instrument inside. There are nine small air holes in the rear center and 1 larger hole and the bottom to allow rain/snow water to come out. Then the soft suction cup surrounds the case and points towards the front.
This meter is designed for outdoor where you use the suction cup on the outer part of the window. It has no use to me since I use it in indoor, primarily for measuring the humidity after using humidifier.
The design looks really cool. The vibrant colors of red and black are very easy to be seen. +/- 5% accuracy is all you need for household purpose.
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A good hygrometer but . . .
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The ad for this hygrometer said it was accurate to within 5% but the packaging said nothing about that. I bought the hygrometer specifically because I needed an accurate one. Also, I cannot get the hygrometer's suction cup to stick to glass.
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