Extech Instruments, a major supplier of test and measurement equipment announces its new "Humidity Alert” meter with user settable alarm, Model 445814.  Ideal for household use in basements, attics, bathrooms, and closets, the “Humidity Alert” meter warns consumers when areas of their homes reach potentially adverse conditions. High humidity can create a breeding ground for mold and low humidity can create static electricity and an environment which is unhealthy.  Unlike other humidity indicators the 445814 calculates and displays the Dew Point reading which is a calculation of temperature and humidity and used to determine when condensation will occur.   The Extech “Humidity Alert” meter features a user settable alarm and will warn users, both audibly and visually, when adverse conditions occur.

The 445814 features a large digit LCD screen, which allows for the simultaneous display of humidity, temperature and dew point. The meter measures humidity from 10 to 99% RH and temperature from 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) with an accuracy of ±4% RH; ±1.8°F.  The meter comes complete with a built-in stand, mounting bracket, and two AAA batteries. It is also available in kit form which includes the field calibration standards.

Extech’s 445814 Humidity Alert Meter helps users meet USEPA, CDC, Am Lung Assoc, AIHA, and other regulatory and association guidelines which recommend that indoor humidity be maintained between 40 and 50 percent. For further information visit http://www.extech.com/humidityalert