Autofilling Humi for Walk In

[T.G]

Originally Posted by wolfandwhisky

The space is 5'x6'x10'.

I missed that part when I responded last night. That's only 300sq ft, don't even think about one of those Trion 707U's , they'll turn the place into a swamp within minutes. Not to mention that you'd have to modify them to a lower fan speed or whatever wall is opposite the unit will end up soaked. When they kick in, they visibly blow cold steam 10'

Not sure if you're going to find a small auto-fill humidifier. You could probably modify just about any humidifier tank with a level/float switch tied to a relay that operates a solenoid valve on the water line though.

[captain53]

Originally Posted by T.G

I missed that part when I responded last night. That's only 300sq ft, don't even think about one of those Trion 707U's , they'll turn the place into a swamp within minutes. Not to mention that you'd have to modify them to a lower fan speed or whatever wall is opposite the unit will end up soaked. When they kick in, they visibly blow cold steam 10'

Not sure if you're going to find a small auto-fill humidifier. You could probably modify just about any humidifier tank with a level/float switch tied to a relay that operates a solenoid valve on the water line though.

I missed the size too - much smaller than I was thinking when you say walk-in, Still looking at a lot of $ in materials for something that functions correctly and is reliable.

[wolfandwhisky]

Originally Posted by captain53

I don't know what your budget is but you are looking at a Lot of $ to have a walk-in that functions correctly. Cedar alone is in the $Thousands.

Thanks for the links Dave - I'll take a look. As for budget... Unlimited. Ha ha, I wish. I don't want to get cheap on it, because I want it to function appropriately. I do have a line on cedar, from what I've been told, where it will be a bit cheaper than in the thousands.

Originally Posted by T.G

I missed that part when I responded last night. That's only 300sq ft, don't even think about one of those Trion 707U's , they'll turn the place into a swamp within minutes. Not to mention that you'd have to modify them to a lower fan speed or whatever wall is opposite the unit will end up soaked. When they kick in, they visibly blow cold steam 10'

Not sure if you're going to find a small auto-fill humidifier. You could probably modify just about any humidifier tank with a level/float switch tied to a relay that operates a solenoid valve on the water line though.

That modification system is kind of what I was thinking, and was wondering if anyone has done it and could provide some insights. But after considering the distilled part, I'd probably be better off daisy chaining a couple smaller units and just refilling with distilled water every week/month as needed.

This project, if it goes forward, would likely be a few months out - so I have time to research/plan.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by wolfandwhisky

That modification system is kind of what I was thinking, and was wondering if anyone has done it and could provide some insights. But after considering the distilled part, I'd probably be better off daisy chaining a couple smaller units and just refilling with distilled water every week/month as needed.

This project, if it goes forward, would likely be a few months out - so I have time to research/plan.

No need to daisy chain, the room's not big enough to need it. There are some larger upright units that hold a few gallons of water that would probably work fine for you.

Sometime in the next few weeks, I'll take a look at the floor units that Cardenas Cigars has in their walk in and get back to you.

[wolfandwhisky]

Originally Posted by T.G

No need to daisy chain, the room's not big enough to need it. There are some larger upright units that hold a few gallons of water that would probably work fine for you.

Sometime in the next few weeks, I'll take a look at the floor units that Cardenas Cigars has in their walk in and get back to you.

Thank - I'm looking forward to what you follow up with.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by T.G

No need to daisy chain, the room's not big enough to need it. There are some larger upright units that hold a few gallons of water that would probably work fine for you.

Sometime in the next few weeks, I'll take a look at the floor units that Cardenas Cigars has in their walk in and get back to you.

Originally Posted by wolfandwhisky

Thank - I'm looking forward to what you follow up with.

I took a look at the humidifier units last Saturday,

Meh. Big home units. Not that a home unit is "bad", just that they are usually innacurate.

Seemed to be slightly older versions of either:
Bionaire® Cool Mist Humidifier Tower with Permanent Filter BCM658-U
or
Bionaire® BCM646 Cool Mist Tower Humidifier BCM646-UM