Waterproof Govee?

[Delef3]

Hey everyone! Longtime no post for me. I’ve been trying to stay as offline as possible for some months now. I just had a quick question: my Govee thermometer/hygrometer just started showing wonky temps and humidity and didn’t fix when I changed the batteries. I’m thinking water may have gotten in there. Now it seems I have to replace this one and it was pricey - $35 a piece. I k ow there are cheaper ones too, but I’m wondering if there is one that can get wet. I remember someone here mentioning a water resistant option but I don’t think it was Govee. I’m trying to stay with them if possible since I have multiple products from them for my Cham. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!

 

[regal81455]

Mine have been wet several times, in fact, almost daily so perhaps it just went kaput? Anyways, have you tried letting it sit in a bag of rice ( or any other dessicant for that matter )? Maybe it just needs to fully dry out? Just a thought.

 

[Delef3]

Thanks for the reply. I haven’t even had it a year, so that would be annoying if it died on me. I’ll try drying it out completely and seeing if that helps. The rice is a good idea. Thanks a lot.

 

[janjan20]

I don't have an answer to your question, but this pic has got to be one of the best close ups I've seen!! Love it!!!

 

[Delef3]

Haha. Thanks! Got plenty more.

 

[Naymars]

I have the 5100s, the ones with AAA batteries, and waterproofed them by coating the circuit board inside with clear nail polish. I read it somewhere on Google. You paint everything except the humidity sensor. It has worked well so far.

 

[Delef3]

Whoa. Cool. Not sure I’d be able to do that without having a visual. I’ll google it though. Right now, I have the unit in a bowl a rice. I have the h5179 model. Thanks!

 

[Naymars]

Here is the YouTube I followed.

 

[Delef3]

Thanks so much!!