Vinotemp Runs Constantly

The drain is plugged but I have some fan wires running through the drain so its not 100% air tight... Water does leak through the drain but a lot of it is collected by beads that I placed right at the drainage point.

[kydsid]

Originally Posted by Golfman

The drain is plugged but I have some fan wires running through the drain so its not 100% air tight... Water does leak through the drain but a lot of it is collected by beads that I placed right at the drainage point.

So first thing is to plug that drain completely. I would get some Electricians putty to seal the drain. It never dries but provides a water tight seal.

Then you can see what McGyver methods you need to employ.

i'll give that a shot... I have always felt that its best to tackle the problem from the start and in this case the thermoelectric cooling unit in the Vino is condensing the humidity into water droplets which is why the humidity is so low. Is there no direct way to counteract the process of dehumidification by the cooling plate?

[kydsid]

Originally Posted by Golfman

Is there no direct way to counteract the process of dehumidification by the cooling plate?

Nope. I'm sure Shilala can put more info into that answer for me.

But if you don't have a closed system you can't really know how much it is effecting your rH and how much is escaping.

So lame....

I guess my last questions on this issue before I give up is, will high powered fans help regulate the humidity? or does that not matter.

[kydsid]

Originally Posted by Golfman

So lame....

I guess my last questions on this issue before I give up is, will high powered fans help regulate the humidity? or does that not matter.

It's all about the fans CFM. Oust fan's IMO aren't enough. From the sounds of it you have computer fans and they should move enough air, especially considering the Vino's fan is also running. This of course also depends how much is in the vino.

[Prospector]

What temperature are you trying to maintain inside the Vino? Anything below around 67 F is overkill and could possibly be contributing to your problem.

Also, is it a Vino with a thermoelectric cooler or one with a compressor cooler? The compressor coolers get much colder at the coils and will almost always condense out moisture. Thermoelectrics are the way to go for cigars.

[aich75013]

Originally Posted by kydsid

So first thing is to plug that drain completely. I would get some Electricians putty to seal the drain.

That's what I am using thanks to a suggestion for Shilala. Cost less that $3.
Seems to be fairly stable. Only had the setup for about 2 weeks, though.
My room temp is 74 F. I can't cool it anymore as my wife and daughter complain as it is that it is too cold in the house. Outside temp is about 98-100 F.