Re: Update Basement Studio & hygrometer


"bluezfolk" <ericreh@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Sandpiper wrote:
After a long bout with the flu I'm getting back to my studio project. As
suggested I bought a digital hygrometer. I was quite surprised when I
compared the digital aginst the standard needle type hygrometer. It's
been
raining for the couple of days. The needle hygromter is pegged at 100%.
The digital is at 70%.

Also, as suggested I bought Thompson water seal and sealed the concrete.
Thanks again all for the advise. Walls will be started tomorrow.

Piper

My guess is that its not 100%, because if it is any drop in
temperature and it will start raining in your basement. Perhaps a
dehumidifier would be a smart investment, even 70% is high enough to be
uncomfortable in the summer.


Eric

I turned off the dehumifier as test to see what the natural humidity is in
the basement. The last thread on this subject turned up quite a few great
ideas which I used most of. I turned on the dehumidifier this morning and
will check the digital hygrometer tomorrow.


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