A frequent cause of building problems is that construction professionals rely on moisture testers, which can produce inaccurate readings, especially at low humidity levels. Calorimetric humidity sensors, on the other hand, are a reliable and precise way to measure humidity levels. It is a type of water damage sensor that measures the amount of moisture in the air.
Calorimetric humidity sensors are based on the principle of heat transfer. They consist of two temperature sensors, one of which is covered by a water-absorbing material. When the air is humid, water vapor is absorbed by the material, causing it to cool down. The difference in temperature between the two sensors is then used to calculate the relative humidity of the air.
Calorimetric humidity sensors are widely used in a variety of applications, including: