And why are we plugging the drain on the Edgestar??

[jjon90]

Got my Edgestar 28 up and running with beads and some Florist foam to recharge the beads. Was stable but had some condensation issues (still waiting for my Chas trays). Tried numerous things including fans and still had the issue. Luckily I didn't permanently seal the drain or drill through it. I pulled the rubber plug I had in it and no more condensation issue within! Stable as can be with no problems!
:stretchgr

 

[SPH]

I had always (assumed ) the humidity in the unit would stabilize quicker and easier. I have mine plugged BUT if I start to get condensation issues I will unplug the drain hole.

Sean

 

[twenty5]

I have read a ton of stories from people that have plugged it and a ton of stories from people that haven't.

Conclusion:
If you DO NOT plug the drain hole, prepare to add a ton of water in low humidity rooms and prepare to pull the beads out and dry them once in awhile in high humidity rooms. The transfer of humidity through the drain hole seems like a large amount from what I have read.

If you DO plug the drain hole, prepare for some condensation. In most cases, routing the condensation to a bead tray that can sop up the extra moisture or to a container in the front that can be emptied periodically is easiest.

People look for a good seal when purchasing a humidor. Why buy one with a hole in it?

 

[Alwayslit]

I've found that once the drain holes were plugged, my humidity stayed pretty good.

 

[earnold25]

after I plugged my drain hole my condensation ceased and humidity was much more consistent.

 

[pfm721]

after I plugged my drain hole my condenstaion ceased and humidity was much more consistant.

x2 :thumbsup:

 

[Jfire]

Neither humis plugged and my humidity stays constant but I don't run my units.

 

[twenty5]

Neither humis plugged and my humidity stays constant but I don't run my units.

And you also keep it in a basement right?

 

[Jfire]

And you also keep it in a basement right?

One 1st floor one in basement.

 

[jjon90]

The aging process of cigars needs oxygen so an airtight humi is not ideal!

So far I have not had to add any water after a week. Air is very dry here in AZ. The drip tray generally has about a quarter to dime size puddle in it. stable at 65% 65F

 

[twenty5]

The aging process of cigars needs oxygen so an airtight humi is not ideal!

We are not talking about putting the cigars into a tupperware container and not opening it for years here! The entire front of my cooler opens at least once per day so I feel that is enough fresh air exchanges lol.

Whatever works for you bro, the humidity here in the summer is pretty high, in the winter it is pretty low, everything has worked great w/ the plugged drain for me.

 

[Craig Mac]

We are not talking about putting the cigars into a tupperware container and not opening it for years here! The entire front of my cooler opens at least once per day so I feel that is enough fresh air exchanges lol.

Whatever works for you bro, the humidity here in the summer is pretty high, in the winter it is pretty low, everything has worked great w/ the plugged drain for me.

I agree there Justin, what works for some may not work for others. We could make the same argument for pluging the drain because it works for us and act like others that don't do this are wrong..... but we don't.

 

[sam a]

The aging process of cigars needs oxygen so an airtight humi is not ideal!

actually, if its airtight that does not mean it creates an anaerobic environment... as there is still oxygen inside. and in theory the less the oxygen and airflow... the less oxidation takes place and the slower and more graceful the aging process will be.

 

[Jfire]

I agree as well dif strokes for dif blokes!

 

[swat253]

Plugged/Un-Plugged - - - I just wish I had to make that choice... still looking to pick up a unit!

 

[jjon90]

The moral of the story is: No need to permanently plug your drain. For 12 cents buy a small rubber plug just in case you have issues. I had to buy a minimum of 25, I have some left free for the asking! PM me your addy..:togetherl

 

[jjon90]

That's probably why I haven't been adding water. I'm using the Edgestar for aging and rarely open it.

Hey, shouldn't you be working on yours instead of cruising the forums?:stretchgr

We are not talking about putting the cigars into a tupperware container and not opening it for years here! The entire front of my cooler opens at least once per day so I feel that is enough fresh air exchanges lol.

Whatever works for you bro, the humidity here in the summer is pretty high, in the winter it is pretty low, everything has worked great w/ the plugged drain for me.

 

[Phiberglass]

With my hole open I couldn't get a stable RH. I plugged it up and made a make-shift tray where the condensation usually goes and drains out and have been perfect since.

 

[jjon90]

I'm guessing it's all about the weather conditions where we live. Thanks for your input!

 

[Danilo]

I have mine taped over...
The humidity up top is about 60-62% with 1 pound of 65% beads (add water all the time)
and at the bottom 66-70% with 1 pound of 65% beads in a tray, and I have some condensation issues. I dry out the bottom beads every few days (1sq foot tray)

Humidity is supposed to rise, but i guess my wine cooler denies all laws of nature!