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Big Maduro 04-29-2012 03:44 PM

winedor set up
 
I searched,but could't find what I need. Can someone give advice on winedor humidity? I'm thinking a couple pounds of beads,what proportion and location? Also what do you guys do about the drain hole?

bobarian 04-29-2012 03:52 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
28btl cooler requires 1lb of beads, 2 is better but not necessary. Plug drain hole. Fill cooler. :2

Big Maduro 04-29-2012 04:00 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
It will most likely be the Vinotemp 28. Does it matter what you plug with?

bobarian 04-29-2012 04:25 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
I just used electrical tape. You can buy bulk beads and put them in 2 ankle high stockings, one on top one on bottom. Been using this setup for 3 years.

BigJPinDC 04-29-2012 04:33 PM

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Check out PetSmart for fish tank filter media white mesh bags. Much classier than nylons and very cheap. Fill em up, close the drawstring and seal with a ziptie and you are good for life. I use KL btw, prob close to five pounds in about seven bags spread out on every level of my Vino28.

BigJPinDC 04-29-2012 04:33 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
I don't think I ever sealed the drain hole fwiw, but it's probably covered by a bag of KL.

bobarian 04-29-2012 06:22 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
5 lbs???? Where do you put your cigars? :sh
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Bill86 04-29-2012 07:54 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
Heartfelt sells mesh bags for the beads. IIRC they are only a few bucks each.

http://heartfeltindustries.com/prodd...od=DB_1&cat=14
http://heartfeltindustries.com/prodd...od=DB_2&cat=14

Big Maduro 04-29-2012 08:52 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
Thanks for the tips. Sounds simple enough,I wasn't sure about how much beads. I'm also looking at drawers from Forest.

BigJPinDC 04-30-2012 06:08 AM

Re: winedor set up
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian (Post 1627434)
5 lbs???? Where do you put your cigars? :sh
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:D They're in there. Along the back wall at each shelf and the bottom is pretty much packed with them. The vino28 is huge inside. Check out the reading on the hygro.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/347/dscn5884.jpg

abanytime 04-30-2012 06:28 AM

Re: winedor set up
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian (Post 1627387)
I just used electrical tape. You can buy bulk beads and put them in 2 ankle high stockings, one on top one on bottom. Been using this setup for 3 years.

I'm getting mine set up now and this is what I'm doing for the hole. Somebody mentioned aquarium filter media bags in another post - that's what I'm using.

bobarian 04-30-2012 11:17 AM

Re: winedor set up
 
IC. I use my Vinotemps for storage not display. No hygrometers either, well there is one but the batteries died a year or so ago. Drawers are handy for singles, I have two in one of my Vino's. But they seriously limit box capacity. Its a good idea to pick up some empty cedar boxes from your local shop, they will help regulate humidity until you are able to fill it up with full ones. :2

Big Maduro 04-30-2012 12:05 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
I thought a hygrometer was a necessity? I want one more for temp control.

bobarian 04-30-2012 12:11 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
I use 65% Heartfelt beads. After monitoring with a hygrometer for a few years I came to trust the beads. I also know by the way my cigars feel and smoke if they are at the right humidity. I just keep about 2/3 of the beads moistened and have no issues. I first bought the Vinotemps for temp control but I now freeze everything for 3-4 days so I dont worry about beetle outbreaks.

AlohaStyle 04-30-2012 12:35 PM

Re: winedor set up
 
I personally don't believe in plugging the drain. I had mine for 2+ years with no issues at all. Some people get condensation build up inside if they plug the drain and then jimmy-rig a pan/bowl at the bottom to catch the condensation build up. Why plug the drain? Just let the drain do the work it's supposed to and if you have enough beads in there, you will have no Rh swing at all... don't worry because a small little hole isn't plugged.

My opinion of course... :)


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