unplugged the Vinotemps!

MTB996 · 11-14-2010, 03:30 PM

I have had the Vinotemps for a couple years now and they sort of work.

I have had many struggles with the power bumps resetting the temp causing the humidity to dive and just constant humidity fluctuations, causing dry and/or wet/moldy cigars. I have over 2 pounds of 65% beads in each Vinotemp (1 lb bag on top and 1lb bag on bottom) and a fan that runs 15 min every 2 hours.

So after getting frustrated, I just unplugged the Vinotemps and I couldn't be happier. Over the past 2 weeks, the humidity hasn't moved at all (no surprise with the beads and good door seals on the Vinos) and I think this will work long term.

I had some nasty beetle issues a few years ago, causing me to be religious about freezing new boxes, so I am thinking the warm indoor temps next summer will not be a problem.

Anyone else find the humidity/ temp fluctuations of the Vinos not worth it....

11-14-2010, 03:30 PM	#1
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	unplugged the Vinotemps! I have had the Vinotemps for a couple years now and they sort of work. I have had many struggles with the power bumps resetting the temp causing the humidity to dive and just constant humidity fluctuations, causing dry and/or wet/moldy cigars. I have over 2 pounds of 65% beads in each Vinotemp (1 lb bag on top and 1lb bag on bottom) and a fan that runs 15 min every 2 hours. So after getting frustrated, I just unplugged the Vinotemps and I couldn't be happier. Over the past 2 weeks, the humidity hasn't moved at all (no surprise with the beads and good door seals on the Vinos) and I think this will work long term. I had some nasty beetle issues a few years ago, causing me to be religious about freezing new boxes, so I am thinking the warm indoor temps next summer will not be a problem. Anyone else find the humidity/ temp fluctuations of the Vinos not worth it....