Aristocrat questions

markem · 03-22-2011, 04:58 PM

I have an Mxt, but in the semi-custom depth, half way between the two stated depths on the web site. It's semi-custom because it is a standard depth, but he doesn't list it on the web page. He already has the jigs and such.

The capacity is accurate. I have 100 boxes (counted them this weekend) which includes several 50 cabs.

I have put some under the bottom shelf because if the humidity spikes, it will spike highest at the bottom and having the buffer is a bit of peace of mind; plus, I already owned the beads.

The taller the cabinet, the greater the RH differential between top and bottom. Mine has been 4% higher at the bottom since I got the cabinet. I have a couple wireless oregon scientific RH gauges, one at the top and one at the bottom, which I swap about every two weeks. The one at the bottom always reads 4% higher than the one at the top.

Based on this, I am considering moving my singles tray lower in the cabinet, maybe just have one shelf below it.

here's my cabinet

This is what it used to look like empty

Ashcan Bill · 03-22-2011, 05:17 PM

Like everyone else, I found Bob's storage capacity estimates to be pretty close. When you're mixing cabs and dress boxes of various sizes, it really comes down to your own ability to organize them in the most efficient way.

I live in the desert where humidity averages around 10% most of the year and the set and forget system works flawlessly, though in the summer I do have to add water weekly.

The only mod I made to mine was on the recirc system. I have double cooling units on mine due to the high temps we get, and the fact that when I'm not around the house can get up into the eighties and nineties. There's a collection tray under the cooling units that feeds condensate back into the reservoir via a tube. Bob positioned the reservoir at the back of the bottom shelf, so I had to remove boxes every time I needed to add water to it. I lengthened the tube so I could position the reservoir at the front of the cabinet. Makes adding water a whole lot easier. But if you don't get the cooling unit, it's a moot point.

03-22-2011, 04:58 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,659 Trading: (47)	Re: Aristocrat questions I have an Mxt, but in the semi-custom depth, half way between the two stated depths on the web site. It's semi-custom because it is a standard depth, but he doesn't list it on the web page. He already has the jigs and such. The capacity is accurate. I have 100 boxes (counted them this weekend) which includes several 50 cabs. I have put some under the bottom shelf because if the humidity spikes, it will spike highest at the bottom and having the buffer is a bit of peace of mind; plus, I already owned the beads. The taller the cabinet, the greater the RH differential between top and bottom. Mine has been 4% higher at the bottom since I got the cabinet. I have a couple wireless oregon scientific RH gauges, one at the top and one at the bottom, which I swap about every two weeks. The one at the bottom always reads 4% higher than the one at the top. Based on this, I am considering moving my singles tray lower in the cabinet, maybe just have one shelf below it. here's my cabinet This is what it used to look like empty __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-22-2011, 05:17 PM	#2
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,903 Trading: (6)	Re: Aristocrat questions Like everyone else, I found Bob's storage capacity estimates to be pretty close. When you're mixing cabs and dress boxes of various sizes, it really comes down to your own ability to organize them in the most efficient way. I live in the desert where humidity averages around 10% most of the year and the set and forget system works flawlessly, though in the summer I do have to add water weekly. The only mod I made to mine was on the recirc system. I have double cooling units on mine due to the high temps we get, and the fact that when I'm not around the house can get up into the eighties and nineties. There's a collection tray under the cooling units that feeds condensate back into the reservoir via a tube. Bob positioned the reservoir at the back of the bottom shelf, so I had to remove boxes every time I needed to add water to it. I lengthened the tube so I could position the reservoir at the front of the cabinet. Makes adding water a whole lot easier. But if you don't get the cooling unit, it's a moot point.