Mistking hygrostat

[jamest0o0]

so i get that this thing will activate the mist system if humidity drops below a point, which is really cool, but can you set it to turn on at times you want it? I might be screwed if not -.-

 

[mjhandy]

What is this magic you speak of?

Can you post a link? I just got my Mistking yesterday, and I've only read the book once.

 

[jamest0o0]

A dark magic where they trick you into thinking you're getting a $25 upgrade, but instead a downgrade...

 

[jamest0o0]

http://www.mistking.com/Hygrostat-Thermometer-HT-24.html

 

[PJK]

so i get that this thing will activate the mist system if humidity drops below a point, which is really cool, but can you set it to turn on at times you want it? I might be screwed if not -.-

Ruh Roh......I made the exact same mistake. You can turn it on and off yourself, but you cannot schedule it like the other timers. I think its more for horticultural applications. I had to swap it out for the seconds timer.

 

[mjhandy]

My kit came with the second timer, but if I swapped for the HT-24, I can see where the system wouldn't mist, thus no water for drinking.

Interesting idea though.

 

[jamest0o0]

wonder if there is a way to use both? the hygrostat would be a nice back up for unusually low humidity.

 

[mjhandy]

So chain them Timer first, then the Hygrostat. Timers says GO, which provides power to the Hygro, when will either turn the pump on or not. Interesting idea.

 

[mjhandy]

I think one fall back of using this are when the ambient humidity is high enough for long period of time. The Cham may end up with nothing to drink.

 

[jamest0o0]

Yeah exactly, my room tends to stay at 50% humidity at least with all of the plants as it is. I had to order the seconds timer. Was just think if i could have both running the hygrostat would be nice for keeping humidity in place, but we need timed misting as well for hydration.