Active Humidification for vinotemp

[sportsmedjosh]

Well I know I'm creating a lot of threads lately. I have a small little vinotemp coming to me on Monday.

Vinotemp 12 Bottle Wine Cellar STAINLESS STEEL

Features
Touch-screen temperature controls
Allow for quick and easy adjustments.
Thermoelectric cooling system
For eco-friendly, ultraquiet temperature management.
2.6 cu. ft. capacity
Holds up to 12 bottles on wire shelves.
Digital display
With blue backlight is easy to read, even in dim light.
Interior display light
Illuminates the contents of the wine cellar for quick selection.
Recessed handle and stainless-steel trim
Add a modern look to your dcor.

Specifications
Total Capacity (cu. ft.) 2.6
Refrigerator Shelf Construction Wire
Temperature Control Type Digital
Surface Finish Smooth
Cabinet Side Color Black
Door-Handle Color Black
Door Swing Right hinge only
StyleWine Beverage Cooler
Color Category Stainless/Stainless look

Dimensions
Product Height 18-3/4in
Product Width 13-1/2in
Product Weight 25.3 lbs.
Product Depth 19-7/8in
Height to Top of Refrigerator (in.) 18-3/4
Depth Less Door (in.) 18-3/8
Depth Without Handles (in.) 19-7/8
Depth with Door 90 Open (in.)31-3/4

My question is I collect a lot of amazon gift credit through cashing it coins. I have about $80 worth of amazon credit and was thinking I could spend $30 - 60 on beads for this thing or I could do something like the cigar oasis or the hydra both which are offered on amazon.com. So my question is what do you think would be the best or would it even fit inside this vinotemp. My out of pocket expensive wouldn't be to much and I'd rather send that money over to MTmouse to make me some spanish cedar cabinets for this thing.

 

[openendstraight]

beads work well,and take up less room. Just MHO

 

[Craig Mac]

Dude, you are the techiest nerd on here, hehehe:devil:. Beads should be more than fine for this small a box.

 

[sportsmedjosh]

Dude, you are the techiest nerd on here, hehehe:devil:. Beads should be more than fine for this small a box.

eace:, Do you guys still use 65% beads in these things or do you go higher to compensate.

 

[RonC]

I would start with Heartfelt Beads. Worry about a Hydra if you really need it after using the humidor

 

[sportsmedjosh]

I would start with Heartfelt Beads. Worry about a Hydra if you really need it after using the humidor

Thanks Ron, the reason I'm so paranoid is lately the beads I've been using have been drying out really fast, about 1 day. The tupperdor I have is holding strong. So I'm really worried about the vinotemp having adequate RH.

 

[Craig Mac]

Thanks Ron, the reason I'm so paranoid is lately the beads I've been using have been drying out really fast, about 1 day. The tupperdor I have is holding strong. So I'm really worried about the vinotemp having adequate RH.

Get a pound of beads and that should be more than enough(1/2 pound most likely would work too from your dimensions above), this time of year beads dry up quickly when running the heat in your house. My room humidity is around 40% wheras in the summer it is near 60%.

 

[RonC]

i would think that the vini should be airtight, so losing moisture should not be a concern. with temp swings, regulating humidity will be the issue. plenty of beads spread real thin will be the answer