Humidity in Room

JAdkins2451 · 12-20-04, 02:18 PM

I am not a 100% sure, but if the humidity in my room is 60% shouldnt my enclouser also be the same humidity. For any one that can answer this it is greatly appreciated??

chameo_liz · 12-20-04, 02:25 PM

Depends on the type of enclosure(glass or screen) and the type of heat source lamps dry out an enviroment

Kris

mykee · 12-20-04, 04:05 PM

Assuming that the enclosure has good air flow, yes. They should be the same.

JAdkins2451 · 12-20-04, 07:24 PM

I dont use a lamp, I use UTH to keep it warm. And I use cypruss mulch a substrate, My main problem is keepin it up over night as will drop to 45-45. in my enclouser. In the day it is usally around 55-60.
It a malimine cage with sliding glass doors on the front.
It has a stripp across the back(vent) 2-3 inches

Jeff_Favelle · 12-20-04, 07:35 PM

No, your cage will NOT be the same humidity unless its the EXACT same temperature, and has access to the EXACT same air flow. If you take your 70F room air and heat it up to 80F, your relative humidity which was 60% will now be like 40%.

WARMER AIR HOLDS MORE MOISTURE!

That is, warmer air is more greedy about air-borne water and is better at holding it (why do you think it rains when clouds go over mountains?). Therefore, WARMED air will decrease in humidity.