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bigdix · 08-26-2010, 04:50 AM

Joe,
I don't know if this helps, but here is my experience:
I recently purchased a Haier Thermo 12 bottle cooler. It has NO drain plug (yours may be older). I had two 8oz bags of Shilala beads in it (65%) and had a hard time keeping it that way. It sat around 59% most of the time and when the fan kicked on, it would jump to about 62% or higher. It seems to have settled now with a few more boxes in it.
Check the back of the unit where the fan is, make sure it is in fact sealed....also, I can't recommend the Shilala beads enough. It takes time but they eventually equalize...it's almost like every box in the cooler had to "season". I'm now steadily reading 62% to 66% and I'm ok with that. I don't mind dry-boxing my CC's in a 55% humi for a day before I smoke. Those beads are SPOT ON.
Another thing I noticed was temp differences, it seemed (at first anyway) that a slightly higher temp (69-71 degrees) would yield a higher RH. Try cooling more maybe??
Anyway, best of luck to you, brother. I know how frustrating this can be!
Hope this helps some.

08-26-2010, 04:50 AM	#2
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Strange fluctuation of RH. Haier wien fridge Joe, I don't know if this helps, but here is my experience: I recently purchased a Haier Thermo 12 bottle cooler. It has NO drain plug (yours may be older). I had two 8oz bags of Shilala beads in it (65%) and had a hard time keeping it that way. It sat around 59% most of the time and when the fan kicked on, it would jump to about 62% or higher. It seems to have settled now with a few more boxes in it. Check the back of the unit where the fan is, make sure it is in fact sealed....also, I can't recommend the Shilala beads enough. It takes time but they eventually equalize...it's almost like every box in the cooler had to "season". I'm now steadily reading 62% to 66% and I'm ok with that. I don't mind dry-boxing my CC's in a 55% humi for a day before I smoke. Those beads are SPOT ON. Another thing I noticed was temp differences, it seemed (at first anyway) that a slightly higher temp (69-71 degrees) would yield a higher RH. Try cooling more maybe?? Anyway, best of luck to you, brother. I know how frustrating this can be! Hope this helps some. __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.