Vinotemp Humidity ?

Cenookie · 12-22-2008, 01:11 PM

I've used the search function but couldn't find anything that answered my question.This question is for the guys/gals that aim for 65%RH in their Vinotemps. I have 1 1/2 pounds of Heartfelt beads, 2 Oust fans, 4 drawers, and 1 shelf from Mtmouse inside. The problem is I have a reading of 63%RH at the top and 67% at the bottom. I've not added any new smoke lately(althought I'm waiting on the mailman). Anyone else have/had this problem, and if so how did you correct it. On a side note just salt tested all hyrgos, they are all calibarted, drain hole is plugged, and temp is at 68F.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-22-2008, 01:14 PM

Have you tried taking half a pound out, or drying them out?

Honestly, I don't pay that much attention to my humidity anymore. As long as it's not over 70 or under 60, I am fine.

GKitty · 12-22-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Have you tried taking half a pound out, or drying them out?

Honestly, I don't pay that much attention to my humidity anymore. As long as it's not over 70 or under 60, I am fine.

I can't wait for this day to come. I'm still OCD about mine.

Don't have a vino though, so I'm no help here.

12-22-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GKitty

I can't wait for this day to come. I'm still OCD about mine.

It took me about a year to come around.

bobarian · 12-22-2008, 01:20 PM

I dont see the problem. 63 and 67 rh with a +/- margin of error on each hygrometer of 2% puts you well within the acceptable parameters. I honestly do not understand the obsession with Rh. If you sticks are not moldy and they smoke good, then what is the problem??? It aint that big of a deal.

acarr · 12-22-2008, 01:32 PM

How long has it been since you started seasoning it. I have the same shelves and just use a glass of distilled water as my humidifier. It takes a week or two for those shelves and drawers to really get the moisture drawn into them. Mine sits at anywhere from 67 to 68 with just the glass at all times but it is in a very dry climate and the drain is not plugged.

12-22-2008, 01:40 PM

Happy Holidays to you as well!

As they've said, I think your RH is fine. What is your target RH?

Cenookie · 12-22-2008, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the reply's I guess I'm just being anal about the RH. Hear so much about my RH being rock steady at such and such. Oh what the heck!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

BORIStheBLADE · 12-22-2008, 11:28 PM

Maybe your shelves and drawers havent been seasoned long enough?

With the built in fan on the Vinotemp circulating air I only measure RH from one location in the vinotemp. You honestly don't need any other additional fans in the vino since that fan runs 24/7 even when its not cooling.

Swampper · 12-23-2008, 02:54 AM

Yeah, I get the same thing. 1 pound of Heartfelt 65% rh beads in my Vinotemp, got 2 or 3 hydrometers in there. They read different rh all the time, but Darrell is right. Don't sweat it unless you go outside the 60 - 70% range.

On average most of my sticks smoke just fine.

gettysburgfreak · 12-23-2008, 09:20 AM

My vino reads 68 at the bottom 70 at the top. I don't run the fan and the temp in my basement is 60*. Where is your vino stored?

goalie204 · 12-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Have you tried taking half a pound out, or drying them out?

Honestly, I don't pay that much attention to my humidity anymore. As long as it's not over 70 or under 60, I am fine.

I think i could be that person too. Cept im at 55% (no vino yet tho)

12-23-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Have you tried taking half a pound out, or drying them out?

Honestly, I don't pay that much attention to my humidity anymore. As long as it's not over 70 or under 60, I am fine.

I hit 59% in one humi and almost panicked! Winter is drying out the whole house and we really don't have winter in Oklahoma.

I feel for you guys in MN, ND, WI, MI, PA, MT, etc, where it is below zero and who knows if there is any humidity at all in the air!

Mike

Cenookie · 12-23-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

With the built in fan on the Vinotemp circulating air I only measure RH from one location in the vinotemp. You honestly don't need any other additional fans in the vino since that fan runs 24/7 even when its not cooling.

Thanks I never thought of that.

12-24-2008, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cenookie

I've used the search function but couldn't find anything that answered my question.This question is for the guys/gals that aim for 65%RH in their Vinotemps. I have 1 1/2 pounds of Heartfelt beads, 2 Oust fans, 4 drawers, and 1 shelf from Mtmouse inside. The problem is I have a reading of 63%RH at the top and 67% at the bottom. I've not added any new smoke lately(althought I'm waiting on the mailman). Anyone else have/had this problem, and if so how did you correct it. On a side note just salt tested all hyrgos, they are all calibarted, drain hole is plugged, and temp is at 68F.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you are fine, you will have that +/- and remember humidity settles at the bottom so it make since why you have the difference between the top and bottom even though I must admit the -4 is out of my range im comfortable with no more than a +/- 2, maybe 3.

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I dont see the problem. 63 and 67 rh with a +/- margin of error on each hygrometer of 2% puts you well within the acceptable parameters. I honestly do not understand the obsession with Rh. If you sticks are not moldy and they smoke good, then what is the problem??? It aint that big of a deal.

I agree.

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Originally Posted by goalie204

I think i could be that person too. Cept im at 55% (no vino yet tho)

55

I dont know about this one..

12-22-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Vinotemp Humidity ? I've used the search function but couldn't find anything that answered my question.This question is for the guys/gals that aim for 65%RH in their Vinotemps. I have 1 1/2 pounds of Heartfelt beads, 2 Oust fans, 4 drawers, and 1 shelf from Mtmouse inside. The problem is I have a reading of 63%RH at the top and 67% at the bottom. I've not added any new smoke lately(althought I'm waiting on the mailman). Anyone else have/had this problem, and if so how did you correct it. On a side note just salt tested all hyrgos, they are all calibarted, drain hole is plugged, and temp is at 68F. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-22-2008, 01:14 PM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? Have you tried taking half a pound out, or drying them out? Honestly, I don't pay that much attention to my humidity anymore. As long as it's not over 70 or under 60, I am fine.

12-22-2008, 01:20 PM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? I dont see the problem. 63 and 67 rh with a +/- margin of error on each hygrometer of 2% puts you well within the acceptable parameters. I honestly do not understand the obsession with Rh. If you sticks are not moldy and they smoke good, then what is the problem??? It aint that big of a deal.

12-22-2008, 01:32 PM	#6
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? How long has it been since you started seasoning it. I have the same shelves and just use a glass of distilled water as my humidifier. It takes a week or two for those shelves and drawers to really get the moisture drawn into them. Mine sits at anywhere from 67 to 68 with just the glass at all times but it is in a very dry climate and the drain is not plugged.

12-22-2008, 01:40 PM	#7
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? Happy Holidays to you as well! As they've said, I think your RH is fine. What is your target RH?

12-22-2008, 11:03 PM	#8
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? Thanks for the reply's I guess I'm just being anal about the RH. Hear so much about my RH being rock steady at such and such. Oh what the heck! HAPPY HOLIDAYS

12-22-2008, 11:28 PM	#9
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? Maybe your shelves and drawers havent been seasoned long enough? With the built in fan on the Vinotemp circulating air I only measure RH from one location in the vinotemp. You honestly don't need any other additional fans in the vino since that fan runs 24/7 even when its not cooling. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

12-23-2008, 02:54 AM	#10
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? Yeah, I get the same thing. 1 pound of Heartfelt 65% rh beads in my Vinotemp, got 2 or 3 hydrometers in there. They read different rh all the time, but Darrell is right. Don't sweat it unless you go outside the 60 - 70% range. On average most of my sticks smoke just fine.

12-23-2008, 09:20 AM	#11
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Vinotemp Humidity ? My vino reads 68 at the bottom 70 at the top. I don't run the fan and the temp in my basement is 60*. Where is your vino stored? __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.