My 2C

I agree with the HOBO loggers (Made by Onset, not Hanwell).  I don't consider $80 expensive for the U-10 T/RH model, but that's a personal opinion.  You will also need the HoboPro software at $99.  But for 6 rooms, you can have a real datalogging system for $600 complete.  This is assuming you have a laptop to use for launching/downloading.  If not, buy their shuttle for $250 or so.

I have specific suggestions on launching/downloading that I would be happy to email directly to you if you are interested.  Good luck.

Marc

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Elizabeth Walton 
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  Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:38 AM
  Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Need Advice on Thermohygrometers and Hygrothermographs


  I recommend the Hanwell Hobo systems, they are more flexible and save the data digitally. The first one you posted doesn't look like it records anything. Hanwells can start off a bit pricey (though less than the price of a hydrothermagraph) and can be upgraded later. I like the U series loggers. 

  http://www.onsetcomp.com/data-logger


  At 07:20 AM 1/29/2009, you wrote:

    Dear List,
     
    I am in need of a climate monitoring system that will cover curation, lab, library, archives, and exhibit spaces.  Minimally, I have six rooms to monitor.  I am requesting advice on thermohygrometers and hygrothermographs.  I have a limited budget and I am weighing options between the following systems at www.gaylord.com.
     
    1) Item # WW-52045 & WW-52046 - a thermohygrometer with remote sensors (see link) - http://www.gaylordmart.com/adblock.asp?abid=14558&sid=37D77C65A7FB41F78DA863C43BDC4C 
     
    2) Item # WW-A1731 - Hygrothermograph, Standard Model, Maxant (see link) - 
    http://www.gaylordmart.com/adblock.asp?abid=2151&sid=37D77C65A7FB41F78DA863C43BDC4C 
     
    Can anyone recommend any other systems or suppliers?
     
    Sincerely,
     
    Timothy E. Baumann, PhD, RPA

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