28 Bottle Vinotemp-air circulation?

tuxpuff · 02-24-2010, 04:52 PM

I had some heartfelt beads which were completely smelling of ammonia so I took them out a few weeks ago. The humidity hasn't changed at all. No fans other than the stock one either.

I'm getting the feeling that as long as your VT is filled you don't even need beads. Eventually the humidity will drop off but you just need to add something moist to let the boxes absorb the humid air and bring the humidity back up.

cort · 02-24-2010, 05:02 PM

The best way to improve those oust fans is to throw them as high as you can in the air and let them smash down on the concrete.

If you are worried about air circulation use a pc fan or just plug your vino in and let the installed fan run.

Razorhog · 02-24-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cort

If you are worried about air circulation use a pc fan or just plug your vino in and let the installed fan run.

That is my next project - replacing the cooling unit once it arrives. I hope it fixes it so I can have some temp control for the summer.

captain53 · 02-24-2010, 05:08 PM

I have 3 oust fans in mine and 2 hyros with 2.5 pounds of Shilala Beads. I am not convinced the oust's move enough air to make a hill of beans difference but either way I am very happy. Packed full of Seegars and all cedar ChasDen drawers and shelves it works absolutely perfect. Looking now and the humidity is steady at 67-68 at top and bottom.

acarr · 02-24-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

I had some heartfelt beads which were completely smelling of ammonia so I took them out a few weeks ago. The humidity hasn't changed at all. No fans other than the stock one either.

I'm getting the feeling that as long as your VT is filled you don't even need beads. Eventually the humidity will drop off but you just need to add something moist to let the boxes absorb the humid air and bring the humidity back up.

I just have a glass of distilled water in mine. No beads nothing else. The fan circulates just enough to keep the humidity between 64 and 67 constantly for going on two years now.

02-24-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: 28 Bottle Vinotemp-air circulation? I had some heartfelt beads which were completely smelling of ammonia so I took them out a few weeks ago. The humidity hasn't changed at all. No fans other than the stock one either. I'm getting the feeling that as long as your VT is filled you don't even need beads. Eventually the humidity will drop off but you just need to add something moist to let the boxes absorb the humid air and bring the humidity back up.

02-24-2010, 05:02 PM	#2
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: 28 Bottle Vinotemp-air circulation? The best way to improve those oust fans is to throw them as high as you can in the air and let them smash down on the concrete. If you are worried about air circulation use a pc fan or just plug your vino in and let the installed fan run.

02-24-2010, 05:08 PM	#4
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: 28 Bottle Vinotemp-air circulation? I have 3 oust fans in mine and 2 hyros with 2.5 pounds of Shilala Beads. I am not convinced the oust's move enough air to make a hill of beans difference but either way I am very happy. Packed full of Seegars and all cedar ChasDen drawers and shelves it works absolutely perfect. Looking now and the humidity is steady at 67-68 at top and bottom.