diff --git a/adafruit_dht.py b/adafruit_dht.py
index f6fee58..102e8e5 100644
--- a/adafruit_dht.py
+++ b/adafruit_dht.py
@@ -138,7 +138,8 @@ def _get_pulses_bitbang(self):
             dhtpin.value = True
             time.sleep(0.1)
             dhtpin.value = False
-            time.sleep(0.001)
+            # Using the time to pull-down the line according to DHT Model
+            time.sleep(self._trig_wait // 1000000)
             timestamp = time.monotonic()  # take timestamp
             dhtval = True  # start with dht pin true because its pulled up
             dhtpin.direction = Direction.INPUT