Do you run your fridgador? If so, do you have condensation?

Chingas · 08-06-2010, 02:21 AM

I posted in the Newbie Questions but I'm thinking the Dry beads will soak up the extra Rh. If that doesn't do it then throw in some boxes and cedar.

bobarian · 08-06-2010, 08:23 AM

You are mistaken regarding the vents. They are not open to the outside, they are to circulate air over the Peltier units to keep them from overheating. This is a closed system as are all wine coolers and refrigerators. Sealing the vents will result in premature failure of the unit due to overheating.

bsmokin · 08-06-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

You are mistaken regarding the vents. They are not open to the outside, they are to circulate air over the Peltier units to keep them from overheating. This is a closed system as are all wine coolers and refrigerators. Sealing the vents will result in premature failure of the unit due to overheating.

WOW! Thanks Bob! I'm going round in circles with my understanding of this stupid fridge.

hmmmm....

Well, I have the unit on now, but I also took the tape off the vents, so no danger to overheating. But, now I'm confused about my original problem again!... RH stuck at 69% for a month with 24oz of Shilala beads + raw ceder Chasden drawers.

Back to square one I guess

Ugh.

CigarNut · 08-06-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bsmokin

...But, now I'm confused about my original problem again!... RH stuck at 69% for a month with 24oz of Shilala beads + raw ceder Chasden drawers.

Back to square one I guess

Ugh.

Take the beads out and put them in a Ziplock bag or a tupperware container with a hygrometer, and check the RH of the beads. It may be that due to the high RH inside your that the RH of the beads has changed. If the RH of the beads is too high, the instructions will explain how to bring it down.

If the RH of the beads is OK then put the beads back in and leave it all alone. It really can take a long time (several weeks) for a humidor to reach equilibrium. Particularly, if you have some wet cigars, temp changes, etc.

[Aside: this is my 1000th post]

bsmokin · 08-06-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Take the beads out and put them in a Ziplock bag or a tupperware container with a hygrometer, and check the RH of the beads. It may be that due to the high RH inside your that the RH of the beads has changed. If the RH of the beads is too high, the instructions will explain how to bring it down.

If the RH of the beads is OK then put the beads back in and leave it all alone. It really can take a long time (several weeks) for a humidor to reach equilibrium. Particularly, if you have some wet cigars, temp changes, etc.

[Aside: this is my 1000th post]

Ok... thanks Michael. Will try to test the RH of the beads.

CONGRATS ON 1000 POSTS!

Chingas · 08-06-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bsmokin

Ok... thanks Michael. Will try to test the RH of the beads.

CONGRATS ON 1000 POSTS!

Sidenote. We'll have to start a new thread for Michael! Congrats Brother.

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08-06-2010, 02:21 AM	#1
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Do you run your fridgador? If so, do you have condensation? I posted in the Newbie Questions but I'm thinking the Dry beads will soak up the extra Rh. If that doesn't do it then throw in some boxes and cedar. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-06-2010, 08:23 AM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Do you run your fridgador? If so, do you have condensation? You are mistaken regarding the vents. They are not open to the outside, they are to circulate air over the Peltier units to keep them from overheating. This is a closed system as are all wine coolers and refrigerators. Sealing the vents will result in premature failure of the unit due to overheating.

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