Assessing the humidity in the house: the best hygrometers for baths and apartments

The best mechanical hygrometers

Mechanical hygrometers are divided according to the principle of measuring humidity levels. The most common type is film hygrometers, which measure the expansion of an organic film as air humidity levels change. However, this is not so important, and manufacturers rarely indicate this nuance in the product description. Regardless of the operating principle, all hygrometers work equally well and you can be one hundred percent confident in their readings. Of course, if the device is of high quality, and these are the hygrometers that are included in our rating.

What types of baths are there?

Before you start choosing a temperature sensor, you should understand how many degrees there should be in a particular bath. There are three types in total, as the temperature increases:

• Hamam - Turkish bath, has the lowest level of heat (about 50 degrees), with very high humidity (up to 100%);
• Russian bath - differs from the Turkish one in slightly lower humidity (up to 90%) but higher heat (up to 70⁰);
• Finnish sauna - has a moisture level lower than all previous options, but this type of sauna heats up to 90 degrees or higher.

That is, having a humidity sensor (hygrometer) and a thermometer, the owner of a bathhouse can create a steam bath to his liking, in accordance with his feelings of comfort. For example, a hammam is considered more gentle compared to a bathhouse or sauna, which makes it optimal for steaming children, pregnant women, and the elderly. There is a direct relationship between the time a person spends in the steam room and the type of bath.

• Hammam – up to an hour;
• Russian bath – from half an hour to 50 minutes, depending on how many degrees;
• Sauna – no more than 25 minutes.

Measuring instruments are also needed to control temperature and humidity in the waiting room and locker room, since a sharp transition from one climatic level to another is extremely harmful to health. Moreover, if there is a significant moisture-temperature difference between the dressing room and the steam room, then the door or doorway of the steam room will begin to warp.

Types of thermometers

All thermometers are divided into five categories:

1. Mechanical - their basis is a spring, whose deformation from exposure to heat affects the hand with the dial. The advantage of this model is simplicity, high reliability, low price. Disadvantages: relatively high measurement error.
2. Capillary - work from the expansion of liquid when the temperature rises. Older models used mercury, modern ones used colored alcohol. The advantage of such thermometers is the average price compared to other options, higher accuracy than a mechanical one. Disadvantages - danger of damage to the flask with subsequent spread of fragments. It is unacceptable to use old models with mercury design; spilling mercury will lead to poisoning of steamers. And removal of mercury stains is carried out only by rescue services.
3. Digital are the most expensive units, the accuracy of which is superior to the thermometers listed above. In addition to the high price category, the disadvantage of such devices is that they usually require separate placement of the sensor and the instrument panel. That is, the sensor is installed in the steam room, and the instrument panel is displayed on the wall of the dressing room. This is inconvenient for personal use of the sauna, since you will have to leave the steam room to view the current readings.
4. Thermohygrometer – combines a humidity and temperature meter. With its help, you can vary the humidity and heat to organize a hammam, sauna or bathhouse. So, for example, at first children and women take the hammam, and during subsequent warming up, increasing the humidity in the sauna, men use the bathhouse;
5. Bath station – combines three devices: a thermohygrometer, a clock, and a barometer indicating pressure. Such a station has high functionality, necessary for people who can only tolerate a certain pressure and soaring time.

Which is the best thermometer to buy?

What, first of all, should you pay attention to and how to choose the optimally suitable bath thermometer? Considering the extreme operating conditions of the device, first of all, pay attention to the material of the housing. Traditionally it is made from wood. For example, a thermometer made from solid Karelian birch looks expensive and beautiful in the interior. Budget models have a plastic body, but for all their advantages, lack of surface heating, lightness, hygiene, lightness, they have a significant disadvantage. If the plastic used does not meet European quality standards, then when heated it will likely release toxic substances. Therefore, the body of the device is subject to not only aesthetic requirements, but also hygienic ones. An important factor, especially when it comes to a hammam with its high level of humidity, is how readable the divisions of the device are.

It will be inconvenient for steamers to get up from the shelf every time to look at the divisions, so they should have a contrasting, bright appearance even from a distance. A factor worth mentioning separately is accuracy. If the steam room is used by healthy adults, then the error in the measurements taken will not be of particular importance. For baths used by older people, pregnant women, children, and people with weakened immune systems, high accuracy in determining the temperature of the steam room is a guarantee of good health and well-being. Only digital devices with a remote sensor can provide this guarantee. Of course, provided that the sensor is installed correctly. It, like thermometers of any systems, should be placed at a height of one and a half meters from the floor, choosing a wall equidistant from the steam room door and its stove.

Which company is better to buy?

The most popular models of bath thermometers are Finnish-made; they are distinguished by their build quality, good characteristics in terms of accuracy, environmental friendliness, and ergonomics. The most common popular models are “Rento” and “Savo”. Inexpensive Russian-made models are interesting. Among them, the best manufacturers of devices are Teplodar and Feringer.

Where can I buy

The easiest, most convenient way to purchase such equipment is to purchase from an online store. But with such a widespread, convenient option, it has a number of disadvantages. The main one is the possibility of buying a fake of dubious quality, usually of Asian origin. Such counterfeit products do not have a long service life or accuracy and can emit toxic fumes during operation. Therefore, when choosing a potential online store, you should pay attention not only to customer reviews, photos of the model, but to the corresponding documents confirming the safety of operation.

Such a document confirming the safety of using a store’s product is a quality certificate. Only certified products can guarantee the safety of their use and compliance with all parameters declared by the manufacturer.

The best electronic hygrometers

In terms of the quality of measuring indoor humidity, electronic hygrometers are not inferior to mechanical ones, and in some aspects even surpass them. For example, an electronic device can be placed in a highly protected housing and used in extreme conditions. Analog meters are more susceptible to environmental influences and are rarely used outdoors. If you just need to measure the humidity in a room, you can take the most compact device, or choose an attractive futuristic form factor. There are also a lot of such models on the market.

Rating of the best thermometers for baths and saunas for 2022

Pointer instruments

Savo 102-TD

The simplest thermometer in the entry-level price category, which is a solid cedar wood on which a pattern is burned, temperature calibration. The bright scale, the absence of heating parts, and the compactness of the 102-TD make it popular among bathhouse lovers. Measuring ranges from 0 to 140 allow the 102-TD to be used in most vaping applications.

bath thermometer Savo 102-TD

Advantages:

• Low price;
• Small sizes;
• Reliability of operation.

Flaws:

• High measurement error.

Savo 250-TD

If you didn’t like the previous model because of its exaggerated appearance, then pay attention to the Savo 250-TD. Its base is the same solid cedar, but it has been processed, stained, and varnished, which is why the wood has acquired the noble color of antique brass. The design of the device, stylized as a drop, is interesting. Also interesting is the dial of the device, made of light metal on which the applied scale looks contrasting. If your selection criteria are decent appearance at an affordable price, then take a closer look at the Savo 250-TD.

bath thermometer Savo 250-TD

Advantages:

• Pleasant appearance;
• Contrasting dial;
• Treated body surface.

Flaws:

• The scale has small marks.

Cariitti S.Q.

Often instruments for maintaining temperature and humidity, even with a contrasting, bright dial, are difficult to read, especially from a distance. The Cariitti SQ device with a backlight function is designed to solve such problems. The design of the device is stylized in the Art Nouveau style, made of heat-resistant, rust-proof stainless steel. A thin optical fiber runs along the perimeter of the device, which provides a safe, pleasant glow.

bath thermometer Cariitti SQ

Advantages:

• Interesting appearance;
• Dial readable in any humidity.

Flaws:

• High price for mechanical devices;
• Large error, since there are no intermediate strokes on the dial;
• Design features require installation only during sauna cladding.

Savo 290-TR

The popularity of models is determined, first of all, by the simplicity of the design, which ensures the reliability of its operation, and most importantly, the use of environmentally friendly, natural materials. Savo 290-TR is a confirmation of these principles; the entire case - dial is made of non-toxic "soap" stone (soapstone) wide, used in the arrangement of saunas. The manufacturer guarantees long, high-quality operation of the device for a long time without deterioration in its characteristics or appearance. But you should remember that “soap” stone can be different, and you often come across toxic counterfeit products. But you can avoid mistakes when choosing this thermometer if you choose trusted stores.

bath thermometer Savo 290-TR

Advantages:

• Laconic design;
• Contrast scale;
• The body is made of environmentally friendly, durable material.

Flaws:

• Not noticed.

Tylo Classic

A thermometer whose appearance will not leave any sauna lover indifferent. The appearance of the device consists of two materials, a birch body, and an aluminum rim of the mechanical part. The latter has two printed radial temperature measurement scales in Celsius and Fahrenheit. Moreover, both scales have a high contrast of black marks on a white background, which makes them readable for any vaping method.

bath thermometer Tylo Classic

Advantages:

• Two measurement systems Celsius, Fahrenheit;
• Readable scoreboard;
• Nice appearance.

Flaws:

• The aluminum rim may burn if exposed to high heat.

Capillary devices

Thermometer TFA 40.1000

The simplest model for a sauna in the entry-level price category, which can be ordered online through almost any online store. The device is a wooden strip with a fixed flask containing colored alcohol. The bar has printed scale divisions, the upper limit of which is 120 degrees. This is enough for vaping in most sauna modes. If the question of how much a similar measuring thermometer costs is important, the best option is difficult to find.

bath thermometer TFA 40.1000

Advantages:

• Simplicity, reliability of design;
• Accuracy of measurements;
• Low price category.

Flaws:

• Difficult to read scale marks.

Thermometer “Hold the degree!”

The review of capillary thermometers continues, an interesting model, distinguishable from all those listed earlier. As described above, doctors’ recommendations are clear - a large temperature difference between the waiting room and the steam room is harmful to health. Therefore, it is necessary to regulate the temperature everywhere. It is for the waiting room that the “Hold the Degree!” gadget was created, which has measurement limits from -50 to + 50 degrees, which is quite enough for the waiting room. This measurement range allows you to use it not only during bath procedures, but also at home, as a room thermometer.

bath thermometer “Hold the degree!”

Advantages:

• Price about 200 rubles;
• Versatility of use;
• Light weight;
• Environmentally friendly material.

Flaws:

• Only for the waiting room.

TSS-4 "Sauna"

The advantage of this device is a wide measurement range (-5 - + 140) at a relatively affordable price. Not all mechanical or even digital models have such a range, which makes the TCC-4 “Sauna” an interesting acquisition. The pluses include the large size of the bar, with temperature markings applied on it, making them easy to read.

bath thermometer TSS-4 “Sauna”

Advantages:

• Low price category;
• Eco-friendly, mercury-free;
• Fireproof, does not contain an alcohol base.

Flaws:

• Not noticed.

TT-03 "Sauna"

Another Russian-made thermometer that has earned the best reviews from buyers, thanks to several factors. These factors, according to buyers, are the simplicity, reliability of the device, and a well-readable temperature measurement scale. TT-03 takes measurements from – 20 – +160 degrees Celsius, which is another advantage of this device.

bath thermometer TT-03 “Sauna”

Advantages:

• Ease of use;
• Good ergonomics;
• Affordable price.

Flaws:

• Not noticed.

Electronic devices

TPP Pt

The rating of high-quality digital devices opens with a device in the mid-price category, made in Russia. Now, when lighting a steam room, a lover of good steam will not have to visit it all the time to see how heated it is. A remote display placed on the wall of the dressing room will show the heating temperature of the steam room with high accuracy. At the same time, the length of the heat-resistant cable, three meters long, can be increased at the request of the customer. This simplifies the installation of the sensor. The digital sensor itself is mounted in a wooden case, which eliminates the possibility of burns upon contact with it.

bath thermometer TPP Pt

Advantages:

• High accuracy;
• Measuring range – 55 – + 150 degrees;
• Possibility of recharging via micro-USB.

Flaws:

• Cable installation required;
• The sensor prevents moisture from entering.

RST 77110 PRO

If you are concerned about the health of your family and friends, and do not want the bathhouse to harm them, then there is simply no other alternative than RST 77110 PRO. The device will not only make a highly accurate measurement of the ambient temperature, but will also sound a sound signal when it reaches the level specified for it. After all, the concept of comfortable vaping is completely different for children, pregnant women, the elderly and young people. You don’t have to worry about gating walls, doorways for the connecting sensor and microprocessor cable. The device operates on the principle of a radio signal, with a communication range with the microprocessor of up to 25 meters.

bath thermometer RST 77110 PRO

Advantages:

• Wide functionality;
• Possibility of use in other rooms except the bathhouse;
• Work on radio communications;
• Sound notification about the reached temperature limit.

Flaws:

• High price.

ESPADA TPM-10

A very simple device, without any additional functions, equipped with a waterproof sensor, wiring cable, and digital monitor. The measurement range - 50 - + 110 makes it possible to use ESPADA TPM-10 as an outdoor, room or greenhouse thermometer. At the same time, the low functionality has a positive effect on the service life of the device from one set of batteries. This time can reach up to two years.

bath thermometer ESPADA TPM-10

Advantages:

• Simplicity, reliability of design;
• Wide range of applications;
• Acceptable accuracy.

Flaws:

• The cable length is two meters.

Devices with hygrometer

Tylo Premium Dark

Tylo products are easily recognizable due to the wide variety of appearance, finishing materials used, good functionality, and capabilities. And the description of Premium Dark corresponds to all of the above. The device harmoniously combines three finishing materials, dark beech, a central aluminum part, and a glass top on two dials. The top dial shows the ambient temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit. The dial slightly lower is the humidity percentage. The numbers on both devices are large and easy to read.

bath thermometer Tylo Premium Dark

Advantages:

• Great design;
• Easy readability of indications.

Flaws:

• Afraid of blows, shocks;
• Big size.

TFA 40.1032

All thermohygrometers are divided into two types, with two dials and with one. The advantage of the latter is their small, laconic size, which allows them to be easily installed on any wall. Such devices include model TFA 40.1032. The use of stainless, anti-corrosion steel increases the service life of the device, and the large marks on the dial are easy to read.

bath thermometer TFA 40.103

Advantages:

• Laconic design;
• Ease of handling and installation.

Flaws:

• Metal edging can cause burns.

Thermohygrometer DoorWood DW-314

Installing DoorWood DW-314 on the wall of a steam room will not cause any particular difficulties, because the thermo-hygrometer is made under a scoop. This allows you to hang it, place it on a shelf or bench. The wooden surface of the scoop will protect DoorWood DW-314 from accidental impacts, and sauna visitors from burns when coming into contact with the device. The original design makes DoorWood DW-314 an excellent purchase both for your own needs and as a gift.

Thermohygrometer DoorWood DW-314

Advantages:

• Beautiful execution;
• Use of environmentally friendly materials;
• Ease of installation.

Flaws:

• Not noticed.

Description

The sauna hygrometer “absorbs” moisture, measures its proportion with oxygen and displays the results. There are a number of main varieties, which we will talk about in more detail a little later.

The functionality of a device may be affected by its location. To obtain the most accurate readings, you need to follow a number of recommendations. It should not be placed close to sources of cold or heat energy.

In addition, it is not advisable to place the meter near humidifiers or other devices that change the local climate of the room.

What relative humidity should be in a living space?

Medical scientists have found that in order for a person to feel most comfortable, the room temperature should be +20 ° C and the humidity from 30 to 45%.

If the relative humidity (φ, %) is below the established range, the air is considered dry. A person who will be in such a room will feel a dry throat, he will begin to cough, and his hair and skin will become dry. Houseplants will also be susceptible to disease and will likely dry out.

On the contrary, if the actual relative humidity exceeds the upper permissible level, such a room will feel damp, and excess moisture will saturate the furniture, walls, books, bed and things. People with respiratory diseases especially suffer in damp rooms.

Humidity in the house is regulated using special dehumidifiers or humidifiers, as well as other climate control equipment, such as air heaters, air conditioners and gas boilers. It is important to know the current state of this parameter, and for this it needs to be periodically checked with a hygrometer.

Popular models

Among the wide variety of measuring devices, there are a number of modifications that have already been able to gain the trust of customers. The “Shaika” hygrometer from the “Nevsky Bathman” brand is one of these. It is made in Russia. The advantage is considered to be the combination of a thermometer and a hygrometer, a kind of thermohygrometer. Instead of an ordinary mercury thermometer, an alcohol prototype was used to manufacture it, which made it possible to practice the device in rooms with extremely high temperatures. An additional advantage is the fashionable design, which can embellish the steam room. The disadvantage is the cost - it is quite high.

The domestically produced Doctor Bath device is also in high demand. Its shell is made of real birch. The structure of the device also includes a thermometer, which makes it possible to completely control the local climate of the room. The operating temperature range is 0-140° C, which is considered ideal. Stylish appearance can be achieved