I'm having trouble getting Shilala beads calibrated

[captain53]

If you have a 28 bottle unit you don't have enough beads, I know what is recommended but it is not enough to hold a good steady humidity I don't care what anybody says. I started off with what you have and went up to 2.5# before it worked as I wanted but since it has worked well for over a year.

[bsmokin]

WOW... that's A LOT of beads... but that's what I'm starting to think at this point...

I have 1.5 lbs of beads right now... another lb is probably what I need... it's just so d-mn expensive at that point.... another pound is $50 + shipping.

Originally Posted by captain53

If you have a 28 bottle unit you don't have enough beads, I know what is recommended but it is not enough to hold a good steady humidity I don't care what anybody says. I started off with what you have and went up to 2.5# before it worked as I wanted but since it has worked well for over a year.

[bobarian]

More beads at that price is just ridiculous! I use 1lb of Heartfelt beads divided into two 8oz bags in both of my 28btl Vinotemps with no issues. My humidity is lower out here in Cali, but over $100 in beads seems to me to very cost inefficient.

[lbowles2]

On the Shilala beads site he says that 1.5 lbs is about right for a 28 bottle vino and that amount has worked great for me. All anymore beads than that will do (for me anyway) is allow the humidity level bounce back a little quicker after having the door open longer than normal.

I'm sorry but I don't have any feedback for you on recalibrating the beads as mine have worked perfect for me. I don't run my vino though so that may make a difference.

[bsmokin]

Had this prob even before running the fridge. Only reason I'm running it is for the dehumidification its supposed to provide. Up to now- a few weeks in to running it- its helped not at all.

Originally Posted by lbowles2

On the Shilala beads site he says that 1.5 lbs is about right for a 28 bottle vino and that amount has worked great for me. All anymore beads than that will do (for me anyway) is allow the humidity level bounce back a little quicker after having the door open longer than normal.

I'm sorry but I don't have any feedback for you on recalibrating the beads as mine have worked perfect for me. I don't run my vino though so that may make a difference.

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[bsmokin]

I totally agree. I'd be looking at $125 total for beads. Plus shipping. Crazy.

Originally Posted by bobarian

More beads at that price is just ridiculous! I use 1lb of Heartfelt beads divided into two 8oz bags in both of my 28btl Vinotemps with no issues. My humidity is lower out here in Cali, but over $100 in beads seems to me to very cost inefficient.

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[bsmokin]

Captain,

What kind of beads are you refering to? Shilala or heartfelt?

Originally Posted by captain53

If you have a 28 bottle unit you don't have enough beads, I know what is recommended but it is not enough to hold a good steady humidity I don't care what anybody says. I started off with what you have and went up to 2.5# before it worked as I wanted but since it has worked well for over a year.

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[captain53]

Originally Posted by bsmokin

Captain,

What kind of beads are you refering to? Shilala or heartfelt?



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I am sorry forgot to say but Shilala. I am very happy with them now but just found that 1.5# was not doing the job.