Help with Humidity

[ITI CHUSS IVI]

What is the best way to test the humidity levels and to keep the room at optimal conditions regarding this. I'm thinking a humidifier of course, but I want to take the best and most effective course of action (cheaply if possible).

 

[Guest]

All you need is a thermometer that has a humidity reading on it. These work well and are cheap. And you dont necessarily need a humidifier if your humidity is in range. I only use my humidifier in veg at certain times during the year.

 

[ITI CHUSS IVI]

thanks bro i'll have to pick on up this weekend. what is the percentage that you want to keep the room?

 

[SEEDYNONO]

yeah they call them hygrometers, got mine at wal mart. they show temp and rh level on the same unit.

when you are in veg you can keep the humidity a little above 50%. usually people will start to back off on the humidty and get it down to 40% or lower when the flowers are developing and mold could be an issue.

some strains are known to be picky about humidity and like a slightly high humidity to really dense up.. so its tough to balance but i think most people just like to keep the levels from fluctuating too much or going to one extreme.

 

[Guest]

Make sure if you get a humidifier get a cool mist humidifier and get one with a visable mist,may cost 30 bucks instead of 20.I use mine whenever relative RJH drops below 50% in veg,its also an excellent natural mite repellent.In flower you may want a dehumidifier,especially during the dark hours.They are a lot more expensive though

 

[Moppel]

yes, i just rented one of these :

 

[Guest]

That thing looks huge and old,how many pints is she?

 

[Moppel]

how many pints???

 

[meduser180056]

That thing seriously looks like it's from WWII.

Plants are looking nice though.