During the summer, the crawl spaces of houses are very susceptible to high humidity, which provides optimal growing conditions for mould. There are several reasons for excessively high humidity. Warm air can enter the ground, which, when cooling down, increases the relative humidity. Water rises from the ground by capillary action, rainwater is diverted to the bottom or pipes running along the bottom of the space may break.
Managing humidity levels in a crawl space is important. Good ventilation and sufficient insulation help prevent moisture from entering the crawl space. Additionally, directing rainwater away from the vicinity of the building, such as with proper drainage systems, reduces the risk of moisture.
If mould starts to grow on the base structures, it is often transmitted at some point to the indoor air of the building and causes symptoms in people. In addition, the supporting structures of the floor are weakened as mould decays organic structures, especially wood.
In new houses, crawl space insulation and mechanical ventilation are often added. Mechanical ventilation often keeps the room warm enough to prevent a sudden rise in relative humidity. Even in an insulated basement, it makes sense to monitor conditions in case of potential problems.
Excessively dry air is often unlikely to be a problem in the basement of a house. However, dry air can dry out wooden structures and cause structural problems.
Measure the humidity of a crawl space and ventilate if necessary
Measuring crawl space humidity levels is easy with RuuviTag It is a small and robust measuring device, so it fits easily into even the shallowest crawl space. With the free Ruuvi Station mobile app, you can check real-time conditions in your crawl space, and also examine changes in conditions from past days. With the Ruuvi app, you can receive alerts about unfavourable conditions and take action to remedy the situation.
A sudden rise in humidity could be caused by a burst pipe or a blocked drain, for example. There are many different ways of draining a space, but good ventilation goes a long way. Ready-made dehumidifiers and ventilation systems are available on the market to help reduce the humidity of the space. With RuuviTag, you can also monitor how dehumidifiers and ventilation solutions are actually working and get the humidity in your crawl space to a healthy level, faster.
It is important to regularly monitor the humidity level in the crawl space and respond immediately to any moisture deviations. It is advisable to seek professional advice if needed in order to plan and implement the appropriate measures to manage crawl space moisture and maintain the long-term health of the building.
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Monitor conditions and receive alerts if something is wrong in your crawl space.
39,90€
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RuuviTag is a Bluetooth sensor that monitors environmental conditions and sends the data directly to your mobile device. The Ruuvi Station mobile app allows you to view real-time accurate measurements and historical graphs. The app also provides customisable alerts to notify you of critical conditions, such as a melting freezer, excessively high bedroom temperatures that could disrupt sleep, or elevated humidity levels in your basement.
Onboard Sensors (4-in-1)
Temperature: °C, °F, K; typical accuracy ±0,2 °C @ 5-60 °C (±0.36 °F @ 41-140 °F).
Air humidity: RH-%, g/m3, dew point; typical accuracy ±3 RH-% @ 20…80 %. Range: 0-95 %.
Air pressure: Pa, hPa, mmHg, inHg; typical accuracy ±1 hPa. Range: 500-1155 hPa.
Motion: Movement counter. Counter is incremented when acceleration exceeds the threshold on any axis.
Operational Conditions
Operating temperature (with stock battery): -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F).
Absolute maximum operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F).
Housing: IP67, splash-proof, non-condensing location.
Battery: User-replaceable CR2477 (included). Supports extended operating temperature range battery CR2477T.
Battery lifespan: Estimated 12 to 24 months.
Certifications: CE, FCC, ISED, TELEC, IFETEL, NOM, RTCA DO-160 category H, RoHS, IC, HVIN, IMDA, OFCA, ICASA, POTRAZ.
Bluetooth range: 5-20 meters (indoor), 20-100 meters (outdoor). The sensitivity of the receiving mobile device’s antenna, obstacles and wall materials affect the range. For increased range, use the Ruuvi Gateway router as a receiver.
App Features
Free and easy: User-friendly free app, signing in is optional.
Platforms: Android and iOS.
Alerts: Configurable Bluetooth push alerts with customisable messages.
Real-time measurements: Track data in real time.
Historical data: Detailed historical graphs available for up to 10 days (offline).
History export: 10-day history export.
Dashboard: See all your sensors at a glance.
Personalise sensors: Use custom backgrounds and names.
Multilingual: Available in English, Finnish, Swedish, French, and German.
Compatibility
Integrations: Victron Energy, Home Assistant, Homey, and more.
Remote monitoring: When not within Bluetooth range, online remote monitoring is available with the Ruuvi Gateway and Ruuvi Cloud, both sold separately.
Technical Specifications
Data sheet: Download (pdf)
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