I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!!

Ogre · 05-09-2010, 08:16 PM

just bought an Avanti 34 off of Craigs list for $75. I know you all told me to do this from the begining, so I dont want to hear it.

. Now I have to figure out how to modify it. What do I need for conversion??? Where do I get shelves??? Thanks everyone for your help.

05-09-2010, 08:21 PM

Check out hcmbeads.com for humidification. Contact ChasDen for some shelves

And start paying off the credit card while you can

G G · 05-09-2010, 08:36 PM

Plus if you'll send me your address I can send you further instructions on how best to fill it up.

05-09-2010, 08:44 PM

You may also want to get a Johnson Controls Temp Control thingy. I have one for my units. Your unit appears to be a refrigerator type from where I'm standing. If you use the temp controller it may help with the humidity in the long run.

Kreth · 05-09-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

You may also want to get a Johnson Controls Temp Control thingy.

Hey Mario, you're gonna have to dumb down the tech speak for the rest of us...

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wolfandwhisky · 05-09-2010, 08:37 PM

looks like a compressor model, not a thermo. that's not an issue as some would argue - simply get Chuck's drawers with glass tops for any you're not keeping in a box.

See that drain hole in the back? I put beads in the bottom, then ran a tube from that drain hole to the top of the beads... had to drill a hole to do it, but that keeps it a closed system.

Pat1075 · 05-09-2010, 08:41 PM

Congratulations on the new pick up. I would plug the drain with electrical putty. And give it a scrub with baking soda and water or maybe even a diluted bleach solution as it is previously used.

G G · 05-09-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfandwhisky

See that drain hole in the back? I put beads in the bottom, then ran a tube from that drain hole to the top of the beads... had to drill a hole to do it, but that keeps it a closed system.

If you you buy Shilala HCM beads please don't do that, according to Shilala that won't end good if you do.

wolfandwhisky · 05-09-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

If you you buy Shilala HCM beads please don't do that, according to Shilala that won't end good if you do.

How so? I haven't heard this before and am curious about the impact. Is the theory that the condensation isn't clean enough, or because the Shilala beads don't need the water to be "re-added"?

Sorry... didn't mean to threadjack...

Pat1075 · 05-09-2010, 08:49 PM

no it was because of the amount of friction that is caused when water comes into direct contact with his beads can create enough heat to not only melt the bags they are packed in but damage other things around them. So the water has to come from an ambient source like sitting in a tupperware with a shotglass or somesuch.

G G · 05-09-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfandwhisky

How so? I haven't heard this before and am curious about the impact. Is the theory that the condensation isn't clean enough, or because the Shilala beads don't need the water to be "re-added"?

Sorry... didn't mean to threadjack...

No problem. Shilala says to never add water directly to the beads cause of the friction it causes. there is a youtube video that shows the bad conseqeunces.

05-09-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggainey

No problem. Shilala says to never add water directly to the beads cause of the friction it causes. there is a youtube video that shows the bad conseqeunces.

This one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPV8e...eature=related

Ogre · 05-09-2010, 08:42 PM

It is a Thermo. That was a requirement

wolfandwhisky · 05-09-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

It is a Thermo. That was a requirement

ok... I must be mistaken. I figured that big bump in the back at the bottom was a cutout for a compressor unit... I've only ever seen thermos with a flat back... but then I don't get out much.

either way - I'd definitely touch base with chuck!

congrats on the purchase!

G G · 05-09-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

It is a Thermo. That was a requirement

The thermo is good but not required (agree with Matt) Scott Shilala says it can work very good with a compressor, you just have to do a few extra things.

G G · 05-09-2010, 09:37 PM

Oh he will get it full.

Old Sailor · 05-10-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Oh he will get it full.

Ogre · 05-10-2010, 03:49 PM

Let me see if I have this right. Because of the compressor, I will have to make each drawer into a separate humidor?? make drawers that are sealed with their own beads and used the cooler for temp control???? I also know that I could use cigar boxes for the same thing, but I buy allot of singles and 5 packs. Guess this is the route I will take, unless someone has a better idea.

icehog3 · 05-09-2010, 10:53 PM

I told you so.

MedicCook · 05-09-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I told you so.

05-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#1
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! just bought an Avanti 34 off of Craigs list for $75. I know you all told me to do this from the begining, so I dont want to hear it. . Now I have to figure out how to modify it. What do I need for conversion??? Where do I get shelves??? Thanks everyone for your help.

05-09-2010, 08:21 PM	#2
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! Check out hcmbeads.com for humidification. Contact ChasDen for some shelves And start paying off the credit card while you can

05-09-2010, 08:36 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! Plus if you'll send me your address I can send you further instructions on how best to fill it up.

05-09-2010, 08:44 PM	#4
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! You may also want to get a Johnson Controls Temp Control thingy. I have one for my units. Your unit appears to be a refrigerator type from where I'm standing. If you use the temp controller it may help with the humidity in the long run. Last edited by mariogolbee; 05-09-2010 at 08:47 PM. Reason: oops. Waited too long to post this.

05-09-2010, 08:37 PM	#6
wolfandwhisky Resident Whisky Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Arizona Posts: 521 Trading: (4)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! looks like a compressor model, not a thermo. that's not an issue as some would argue - simply get Chuck's drawers with glass tops for any you're not keeping in a box. See that drain hole in the back? I put beads in the bottom, then ran a tube from that drain hole to the top of the beads... had to drill a hole to do it, but that keeps it a closed system.

05-09-2010, 08:41 PM	#7
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! Congratulations on the new pick up. I would plug the drain with electrical putty. And give it a scrub with baking soda and water or maybe even a diluted bleach solution as it is previously used.

05-09-2010, 08:49 PM	#10
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! no it was because of the amount of friction that is caused when water comes into direct contact with his beads can create enough heat to not only melt the bags they are packed in but damage other things around them. So the water has to come from an ambient source like sitting in a tupperware with a shotglass or somesuch.

05-09-2010, 08:42 PM	#13
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! It is a Thermo. That was a requirement

05-09-2010, 09:37 PM	#16
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! Oh he will get it full.

05-10-2010, 03:49 PM	#18
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! Let me see if I have this right. Because of the compressor, I will have to make each drawer into a separate humidor?? make drawers that are sealed with their own beads and used the cooler for temp control???? I also know that I could use cigar boxes for the same thing, but I buy allot of singles and 5 packs. Guess this is the route I will take, unless someone has a better idea.

05-09-2010, 10:53 PM	#19
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,278 Trading: (60)	Re: I dont want to hear "I Told You So"!!!!!! I told you so. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!