Follow-up after almost 2 years of use...
The GOOD:
- The shield still works as hoped for and much better. I love the triple (and double ventilated) shielding.
- The 12V fan (running on 9V) is in use 24/7/365 and still silent. It's a high quality 'Papst' fan but not designed for outdoor use in humid (air) conditions so I'm impressed...
- No spiders in the tubes and fan area which is a surprise. I did use mesh protection but thought that the little ones would go through but they didn't.
- cheap spray-paint on the tubes is still good?!
The BAD:
- the SHT31 sensor broke down due to the moist air passing along it which destroyed the electronics...
The UGLY:
- the SECOND SHT31 also broke down after nearly a year...
Although this time, I covered the electronics in epoxy glue, leaving only the sensor exposed (duh...)
The SOLUTION:
Well I should be: I bought a Sensiron SHT-30 sensor in a weather proof housing.
It's designed to sit in the rain etc but I use it (of-course) in my radiation shield (see opening post of this thread)
So I don't know what the experience is of other SHT31 users but mine has been disappointing concerning the longevity.
But hopefully the new sensor, which was designed to be used outside, will perform it's function much longer.
The GOOD:
- The shield still works as hoped for and much better. I love the triple (and double ventilated) shielding.
- The 12V fan (running on 9V) is in use 24/7/365 and still silent. It's a high quality 'Papst' fan but not designed for outdoor use in humid (air) conditions so I'm impressed...
- No spiders in the tubes and fan area which is a surprise. I did use mesh protection but thought that the little ones would go through but they didn't.
- cheap spray-paint on the tubes is still good?!
The BAD:
- the SHT31 sensor broke down due to the moist air passing along it which destroyed the electronics...
The UGLY:
- the SECOND SHT31 also broke down after nearly a year...
Although this time, I covered the electronics in epoxy glue, leaving only the sensor exposed (duh...)
The SOLUTION:
Well I should be: I bought a Sensiron SHT-30 sensor in a weather proof housing.
It's designed to sit in the rain etc but I use it (of-course) in my radiation shield (see opening post of this thread)
So I don't know what the experience is of other SHT31 users but mine has been disappointing concerning the longevity.
But hopefully the new sensor, which was designed to be used outside, will perform it's function much longer.