The best Humidifier Accessories: Reddit reviews

From 3.5 billion Reddit comments

I sometimes use this $11 one off Amazon. It's 0.3oz and keeps a log of highs and lows with temp and humidity. I run it overnight so I have an idea how cold it got. It only goes down to 23F.

It looks like an Inkbird Hygrometer. Based on picts on Amazon the first number is temp and the second is humidity.

I believe I got a pair of these and they work great. For measuring basking spot you'll want a temperature gun for spot accuracy

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01J1E5LWM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought it in Feb (used it in a tent style greenhouse at first) is working perfectly.

$70 for the controllers and $50 fogger. Probably cheaper at a store.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N56KEU6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_TSEG685TAMDB7KDDAJ15?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVNP7F3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_1T3SNP578FE6Y4A6ASFG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

best substrate: coconut husk and sphagnum moss. Should be 3-4 inches deep.

You can spray water daily to bring the humidity up, but I would recommend getting a standard humidifier, and running a plastic tube from the humidifier to the enclosure. Set it on a timer so it goes off for one minute every morning before the lights go on. In my experience this one minute is enough to keep the humidity within the right range.

humidity gauge: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QC7JRDP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

best bulbs: for UVB Reptisun, for basking bulbs the brand is not super important I dont think.

Inkbird makes a cheap controller for this I’ve been looking at myself here Amazon

Last year a buddy and I both got really interested in internal air quality. You can purchase CO2 monitors like this one on amazon. I found that my office was about 700 ppm and my car varied based on whether I was using outside and or inside air as the source for my air conditioning.

We also had a co-worker that had a device that would measure PM2.5 particulates (I'm not sure where he got it from, but I'm told it was quite expensive).

The most intersting result I got from all of this had to do with my home office. I found that if I was working in it for a long time with the windows closed, I would get over 1000ppm CO2 in under 2 hours. As a result, I made sure to open my windows every time I was in there for more than 15 minutes.

This actually made a lot of sense to me after the fact because I would often getting tired while working in there, but I had previously assumed it was from lack of stimulation or laziness.

Not really going anywhere with this, but if you are someone who is interested in this topic because you have bad air quality locally, I encourage you to look around for tools that let you measure the environments you frequent.

Got them from Amazon. I have the inkbird hygrometer on the maduro jars and some cheapo Chinese brand hygrometer for my Connecticut jars.

Thank you!

Inkbird Temperature and Humidity... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQWY9HM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I needed one that could also run the ac so the 1800watts was the main reason for this model. You can change the humidity and temperature sensor so you could change to what you need honestly really like it.

Yes and no at first the fridge would not stay above 34 rh after some research it's this model fridge and was able to tape up the sensor and now it is between 55 and 60 constantly so good...... But also think this might be because of the rain we are getting so just keeping an eye on it.

I would recommend getting something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J1E5LWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_NEP34Z106SEXZBTYES7N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

to turn off your humidifier once the desired humidity is reached. When i first got my greenhouse case the humidifier made everything soaking wet, but without it the humidity is still too low for my calatheas. This keeps it at a perfect level. Just make sure if you do choose to use this, the humidifier doesn’t need to be turned on every time manually or it won’t work.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01J1E5LWM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I use to control my humidifier. The fan is on the bottom shelf, pointing upwards. It's a PC type USB fan.

You are leaps and bounds ahead of the needed recommendation to start trouble shooting long before plants.

I use a Gosund smart outlet that has a few managed outlets. Some always on and a couple of USB.

I used this inkbird device last time. Little more than I need really. I might have gotten a similar effect with an AC infinity temp controlled inline fan/carbon filter instead of this guy. But it’s here now.

Congrats on the graduation to the next phase.

Yes, and Yes. It’s a Taotonics humidifier that I have plugged into a humidity controller.

Inkbird Humidity Controller IHC200 Humidistat Mushroom Greenhouse Pre Wired Outlet Dual Stage Humidifier Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J1E5LWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WNB813DDYWCX52CPWSKV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one that I use.

Inkbird 2-in-1

You don't need it but you will work a lot harder to keep things right and it won't be as stable as if you automate it.

Seconding this. I've been very happy using this to control my humidifier and dehumidifier. You set a target RH and the acceptable range. For example, I've got my target set to 55% right now, so at 60% the dehumidifier kicks in and the humidifier comes on at 50% if the RH gets too low.

I grabbed mine during a Reddit giveaway/discount promo maybe a year back. Their official account is u/ink-bird if you want to stalk them for promos.

Alright, idk how to send pics on reddit.. laugh at me 😋.. so yeah i guess ill text it.. i have a heater set across from my grow tent about 5 feet away (its an electric oil radiator or some sh*t idk (bc its colder in my basement) set on a time. The NON HEAT PRODUCING small bright light inside, fan in tent, and humidifier thing all on another timer (same device). The humidifier is outside pumping air and moisture in at once. Mine could use more fae but Im working on it. Trying to fan a little air into there once a day or every other day or so, to exchange air. Edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQWY9HM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share this is the timer device i use

The differential is how much variation in the temp you'll allow. So if you set it at 25c with a differential of 5, it will allow the temp to fall to 20c before turning on. For Celsius, I'd keep the differential at 1 degree. I'm in the U.S., so I keep mine at 74F with a differential of 2 degrees so it turns the heat mat on if the temp falls to 72F. It does a great job and so does the humidity controller, which works the same way.

Here's the link. It's the combo of the temp and humidity controllers, but the temp controller is sold separately as well. It's the link to Amazon in the U.S. but I'm sure it's probably available everywhere.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LL4SNIE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No I don't, I should test that. But its in a basement so Im guessing it'll be a bit humid and cold. Something like this looks pretty dang cool though. Is it essential do you think? Or just checking once/twice per day and turning on humifier/dehumidifier to adjust should work?

I have this arriving tomorrow:

Inkbird Humidity Controller IHC200 Humidistat Mushroom Greenhouse Pre Wired Outlet Dual Stage Humidifier Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J1E5LWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_dAE9FbFDJZ89Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Coospider Reptile Fogger Terrariums Humidifier Fog Machine Mister 3L Large Size Ideal for Paludarium/Vivarium/Reptiles/Amphibians/Herps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVNP7F3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_OAE9FbTMBGRCC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I actually only bought one item from Amazon, the inkbird temp and humidity sensor. Link below. I had an old stand up freezer, a humidifier, and a little fan already. I started trial running it last night before I started drilling holes in the freezer and it works perfectly! I have a separate temp and humidity gauge coming to confirm at various points in the freezer, but so far so good.

Inkbird Temperature and Humidity Controller ITC-608T Pre-Wired AC Dual Stage Outlet Thermostat with 12 Period Time Stage, 1800w, ETL Listed (with Temperature and Humidity Sensor) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQWY9HM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.DMVBbR7EYYTD

I see a number of them on Amazon, but I guess if this is something you are worried about, you would be better off spending the money on an air-to-air exchanger; if you do have a problem, that's what you will solve it with anyway.

60/40 coco/perilite, fed her tomato nutes from Dr. Gold Pure Earth (1-1-1) and did basically everything wrong, but she's still going! Amazing plant!

​

For the jars (if anyone is interested) I bought some glass amber jars that had plastic lids, some silicone waterproof sealant, used an electric drill (that cost like 25 bucks at Walmart), a 1 3/4" holedozer bit, and these round hygrometers from Amazon. Took about 30 minutes to get it all done as someone who is NOT very good at crafty things, and lids were dried by the next day.

​

I tried to stab the holes with a knife - bad idea (hence scratched up lids lmao). I bought a 1 1/2" holedozer and it was definitely too small, we had to use sandpaper to get the hole big enough to fit the hygrometer inside. The 1 3/4" bit was questionably the right size, if not just a hair too big. Hence, the thick ass line of silicone sealant. The hygrometers do come out of the box slightly off, but leaving them out to air for like 2 hours got them all regulated. The batteries can still be accessed and changed from under the lid, so these should be able to be continually used! I just wish they were prettier, but hey, you learn right?

Your humidity is fine. Stop misting and see how things go. Also this little guy has worked great for me. Some people don't like them but I've had no issues. If your temps are around 70-80f and you're seeing condensation on your box walls you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

Can you explain. I have a Rite Aid humidifier that reaches 99% humidity but I turn it down for 65% during the day. I bought a APGET mist maker for 95% at night. What do you know about one of these ?https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J1E5LWM/ref=ox\_sc\_saved\_title\_2?smid=A197YPAPAP8V04&psc=1

Could you just unplug the heat rock? As it’s the danger of burns that’s the issue, not the rock itself. Unless that’s an integral part of keeping her tank at a warm enough temp. Do you have a temperature gage in there? I have this one, one in each end of the tank.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GR65CNT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Ooh, here's an idea.

humidity controllers exist and are pretty cheap

Immersion heaters are also cheap

I bet I can rig something together at the lowest point in a box that will set and maintain humidity via heating a little pot of water. With a bit of work I can design it so the walls and floor of the oven drain the condensation right back into the same spot.

If I can find an old busted monitor top refrigerator with the right interior dimensions I just may build this out as a permanent appliance.

https://www.amazon.com/Humidity-Controller-Inkbird-Humidistat-Pre-wired/dp/B01J1E5LWM/ref=asc_df_B01J1E5LWM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167130978684&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18021743740554094052&hvpone=&hvptwo=&amp...

You plug a cheap analog humidifier in one outlet and you CAN hook a dehumidifier/fan/exhaust fan to the other outlet. You set desired humidity w/ range. It drops below range the humidifier clicks on. Once it reaches the desired humidity it clicks off.

could get a humidity controller to handle the fan on your little DIY swamp cooler setup. You can also get a plastic curtain like this one which will trap heat and humidity inside while limiting the smell.

Or get a Inkbird, it's plug and play (no wiring).