Measuring Humidity: Why It’s Important

John OlobriIndustry Topics, Spring 2019 Industry Topics

Most people are all too aware of the effects humidity can have on human comfort and health, especially when combined with high temperatures. Perhaps less well known is how humidity can impact electrical systems. For example, high humidity can cause droplets of water to condense on circuits, producing problems such as shorting and corrosion. Many geographic regions are prone to …