Setting up my new EdgeStar

GodOfFire · 07-15-2011, 09:48 AM

Anyone in GA by chance. Just curious what kinds of set up you have and use with your Edgestar. I'm in Atlanta, and have no clue what i may need. IE fans, temp controller, how much beads etc. I'm goign to start with at least 2 lbs of beads.

thanks

SSDVC · 07-17-2011, 10:12 AM

I did my Edgestar 28 the same way, except after I washed it out with baking soda (three times) I brought it inside and shut the door with a new box of baking soda inside. I let it set for two weeks and it worked great.

While I was waiting for the humi to arrive, I bought 4 drawers and 2 shelves and Sheila beads (3 lbs). When the shelves and drawers arrived, I put them inside the unit and filled a dish with distilled water and a sponge in it and keep that in there for a week. After that I filled her up, refilled the dish/sponge and waited until everything stabilized. This process took about two very long weeks, but now it is very stable and was worth the effort.

She holds temp and humidity just fine and I have not plugged her in........at all. I keep the unit out of the sun, and in a nice corner of the room. No issues.

07-15-2011, 09:48 AM	#1
GodOfFire Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jackie Location: Georgia Posts: 287 Trading: (10)	Re: Setting up my new EdgeStar Anyone in GA by chance. Just curious what kinds of set up you have and use with your Edgestar. I'm in Atlanta, and have no clue what i may need. IE fans, temp controller, how much beads etc. I'm goign to start with at least 2 lbs of beads. thanks

07-17-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
SSDVC Life is short, Relax Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Eastern CT Posts: 222 Trading: (6)	Re: Setting up my new EdgeStar I did my Edgestar 28 the same way, except after I washed it out with baking soda (three times) I brought it inside and shut the door with a new box of baking soda inside. I let it set for two weeks and it worked great. While I was waiting for the humi to arrive, I bought 4 drawers and 2 shelves and Sheila beads (3 lbs). When the shelves and drawers arrived, I put them inside the unit and filled a dish with distilled water and a sponge in it and keep that in there for a week. After that I filled her up, refilled the dish/sponge and waited until everything stabilized. This process took about two very long weeks, but now it is very stable and was worth the effort. She holds temp and humidity just fine and I have not plugged her in........at all. I keep the unit out of the sun, and in a nice corner of the room. No issues.