Vinotemp electric humidification options - which is better?

[wolfandwhisky]

unless it is a big humidor, an active system isn't really necessary, as bobarian mentioned.

I have a 35 ct unit and a pound and a half of kitty litter and the thing holds very well. I don't even have the fans running because the humidity readings at each sensor are showing well

Thanks for the replies.

Right now, I am thinking a 18-28 bottle unit.


So perhaps figuring out a way for CPU fan + timer set up + 2lb of beads will work well enough....

I saw many other people were using active humidification systems so I assumed there was a major benefit doing so in addition to the beads...

I do want to use the oust fan because of the battery issue and I would like to find the best way to incorporate a fan + timer system...

[fissure]

Agree with the rest. Have 2 28 bottle ones full to the gills. Been running them 2 years with 1.5 pounds of beads and no fans. No issues at all. It is in the basement where the temp is pretty constant at 65 so I don't even have them plugged in.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Mark7777

Thanks for the replies.

Right now, I am thinking a 18-28 bottle unit.


So perhaps figuring out a way for CPU fan + timer set up + 2lb of beads will work well enough....

I saw many other people were using active humidification systems so I assumed there was a major benefit doing so in addition to the beads...

I do want to use the oust fan because of the battery issue and I would like to find the best way to incorporate a fan + timer system...

A fan is also not necessary. Rh will be stable in such a small space, it all balances in the long run. I dont use fans any more in either of my 28btl Vino's.
You can run the fan wires down through the drainhole in the back to a timer.
A few ppl have mounted CPU fans in empty cigar cab's.

[weak_link]

Originally Posted by bobarian

A fan is also not necessary. Rh will be stable in such a small space, it all balances in the long run. I dont use fans any more in either of my 28btl Vino's.
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Wise man says wise things.

[captain53]

Only one I have tried on your list is Oasis and it was junk that now lives in a landfill somewhere.

I have a 28 bottle with 2# of Shilala Beads (you can buy them right here in the Nuthouse) and could not be much happier.