The humidistat utilises human hair as its sensor medium. The hair stretches as the humidity increases and shrinks as the humidity decreases. These changes
are then transmitted to a micro switch (or, optionally, to two switches). In case of the HPH, the changes are transmitted to a pin on a potentiometer. The setpoint switch affects the position of the micro switches in relation to the hair element. The setpoint can be set at between 10 and 100% RH. As the contacts are of the change-over type, the humidistat can control both humidification and dehumidification. This tried and tested construction, employing only a few movable parts, offers a high degree of reliability and accuracy.
Typical applications
Can be used to control a humidifier or a dehumidifier or for on/off controlling of a fan. Can also be used to alarm when the humidity exceeds or falls below a pre-set level.
