Tools Used to Measure Dew Point

1. Digital Hygrometer
This thing measures a few things:
air temperature
relative humidity
dew point
We use it to do quick checks of the environment before we start painting.

Tools Used to Measure Dew Point

2. Dew Point Meter

This is a tool that calculates some key things:
dew point temperature
surface temperature
air conditions
People who check coatings and make sure they are good quality use this tool a lot.

3. Surface Temperature Gauge

This measures how hot or cold things are:
steel
pipe
tank
structures
It helps us make sure the surface is Least 3°C above the dew point.

4. Sling Psychrometer

This is a fashioned tool with two thermometers:
one that measures the wet bulb temperature
one that measures the dry bulb temperature
We use it to figure out:
relative humidity
dew point
It is really common when people are checking things in the field.

5. Infrared Thermometer

This is a tool that measures temperature without touching things.
It is really useful for:
hot things
things that're high up
quick checks

6. Weather Monitoring Meter

This is a tool that measures a lot of things:
humidity
wind speed
air temperature
dew point
People use it a lot on big industrial projects.

Popular Inspection Brands

There are a few brands that people like:
Elcometer
DeFelsko
Testo
Extech

Best Practice

We should always check the environment:
before we blast things
before we paint things
while we are applying coatings
while they are drying
This helps prevent water from building up and the coatings from failing. Dew point is a thing to check because it helps us understand when dew point is going to be a problem. Checking dew point and other environmental conditions is crucial to getting results, with Dew Point and coatings.