Room Humidity Sensor Installation Guide
Getting the humidity in a room at the right temperature is vital in ensuring it’s comfortable for all occupants. A Room Humidity Sensors comes in handy when the humidity becomes too dry or humid. Even with a professional installing the detectors, it’s essential to have a rough idea of how the installation works. Below is a simple guide on steps taken to install sensors.
Types of Sensors
Wall Mount Sensors
The wall mount sensors are placed in a well-exposed area with unrestricted air circulation. The wall mount is neither too high nor too low to get the hext average humidity in the controlled environment. It’s vital to use one of the most inner walls and place the room humidity sensor transmitter 4-6 feet from the floor.
Avoid kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere there is excessive moisture. Near the garage door is also the wrong place due to the fumes and vibrations from the car. The laundry room is also avoided due to the vibrations from the machines. The standard room or living room is s perfect place. Please place it on a wall with no electrical devices attached, including computers, tv, and the like.
Duct Mount Sensor
The duct mount sensors are placed away from the human eye but in a place still considered inside the home. The transmitter is placed at the center and should have direct and adequate airflow. It should, however, be mounted far away from heating and cooling elements such as fans, stove, and fireplace, which can significantly hamper the relative humidity measurements taken.
However, frequent calibration is necessary as the duct is also in direct contact with outside elements and will eventually become affected. However, since they are resistant and depend on the overall environment, it is necessary to calibrate them more than once a year for precise and adequate measurements.
Outdoor Indoor Air Mount Sensor
The outdoor-indoor air mount system is placed outside to record the elements in a sheltered area indoors to protect them from heavy rain and wind. An ideal place is to the north most of the house where it cannot be in contact with the same and affecting relative humidity which the sensor picks up. A garage wall attached to the home is ideal as it usually does not have condensing units or fan exhausts. It’s also vital to place it in an area that will not have contaminants to avoid affecting the sensor. With the ideal places clear, following the tips will endure systems function properly to avoid future replacement costs.
There are several connection tools necessary to make the sensor work accordingly. However, the cabling should be connected to the sensors before installation. After installation, the test runs using the set addresses to ensure the feedback is accurate, and the display mode quickly changes with a change in humidity.