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[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by md4958

Oust fan is not necessary in a humidor your size.

Just spread out about 1/2-1 pound of beads and it will be just fine. An active system would take up a similar amount of space assuming your seal is sufficient the beads will be easier to maintain. I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

What about a vino? opinions?

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Devanmc

shilala- they will require maintenance eventually though, looks like dealing with that is by putting a sponge of water in the humi?
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In two years, with more than 5lbs of beads, Ive had to do this only once.

Originally Posted by s15driftking

What about a vino? opinions?

Vino would probably be the same size as some end table humidors. This would be the smallest application Id use active humidity in.

Still, I used beads in my vino, I use beads in my tower... I have a "set and forget" system in my other cabinet and its a giant pain in the ass.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by md4958

Vino would probably be the same size as some end table humidors. This would be the smallest application I'd use active humidity in.

I use beads in my tower.

No need for active in a vino, spread out beads work fine. The same is true with a cabinet, although thats when I added a few Oust fans. If the beads are spread out, it should be sufficient in any size humidor in reasonable climates.

[Prospector]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

What about a vino? opinions?

Since Vinos have a very good seal beads are a good option (I did plug the drain though). I have 2 pounds of Heartfelt beads in mine and have had no problems for the two years its been operational. I only have to mist the bags of beads every 4 or 5 months when I notice the RH start to drop. Also have no additional fans other than the one that comes with the Vino.

[joeobx]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Just spread out about 1/2-1 pound of beads and it will be just fine. An active system would take up a similar amount of space assuming your seal is sufficient the beads will be easier to maintain. I wouldn't even consider active humidification until your humidor size gets to atleast end table size, and even then it's not neccessary.

What he said