Finally got a cabinet...BUT...

Havanaaddict · 01-26-2022, 12:17 PM

Yeah interested in what kind of cabinet you have. Bob knows his stuff but I would think as long as you can get your cabinet to be air tight his system should work. If it does not seal then the system will keep coming on!

borndead1 · 01-29-2022, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the responses, guys. I got a Commercial 4000 humidor by Quality Importers. Here's what it looks like: https://yourelegantbar.com/products/...abinet-humidor

Bob says I would need to put like 2" of insulation all around the entire inside.

Adam, I don't live in NorCal anymore (no more perfect weather).

I live in Lancaster, which is REALLY hot in the summertime (over 100* from May through August, basically).

I've already put rubber insulating tape around the doors. Getting the humidity dialed in has been a chore. In fact, I can't even keep the humidifier in the lower left corner as it is designed for. The top shelves just won't come up. So I'm keeping the humidifier (HUMI-CARE XG1000) on the lower middle shelf. I've got 2 old school Oust fans running and also a very overpriced humidor fan (Xikar Purotemp Humifan Air Circulator).

The cabinet SEEMS to hold humidity somewhat well with the doors rubber taped, but the humidifier starts straining after about a week, and there's quite a bit of fluctuation in the humidity depending on room temperature and the area of the cabinet. This wouldn't be a problem, but since I travel for work anywhere from 2 to 7 weeks at a time...

T.G · 01-30-2022, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by borndead1

Adam, I don't live in NorCal anymore (no more perfect weather).

I live in Lancaster, which is REALLY hot in the summertime (over 100* from May through August, basically).

Yeah, I used to live in SoCal, thanks for the reminder of that torture....

2" of insulation doesn't mean much without knowing what type of insulation is being referred to. Some are much more effective than others.

What do you plan to use as a cooling unit? You can always brute force the cooling, just need to spread it out through the cabinet.

borndead1 · 02-03-2022, 08:35 PM

I was planning on using Bob's large cabinet climate control retrofit. I think I still might give it a shot. My current thought process is to insulate the top and backside of the cabinet, and use some odorless sealant on all the inner joints. Even if it only keeps the cabinet temp down below 80*, I'd be happy. I've been using wine fridges with temp overrides up until now, and setting them at 77* kept them from running all day and also held humidity between 62 and 65, which was exactly where I like it.

01-26-2022, 12:17 PM	#1
Havanaaddict Man in Black!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: V.I.P Room Partagas Factory Posts: 3,527 Trading: (1)	Re: Finally got a cabinet...BUT... Yeah interested in what kind of cabinet you have. Bob knows his stuff but I would think as long as you can get your cabinet to be air tight his system should work. If it does not seal then the system will keep coming on! __________________ "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." "Hav-a-na nice day"

01-29-2022, 08:50 PM	#2
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,376 Trading: (7)	Re: Finally got a cabinet...BUT... Thanks for the responses, guys. I got a Commercial 4000 humidor by Quality Importers. Here's what it looks like: https://yourelegantbar.com/products/...abinet-humidor Bob says I would need to put like 2" of insulation all around the entire inside. Adam, I don't live in NorCal anymore (no more perfect weather). I live in Lancaster, which is REALLY hot in the summertime (over 100* from May through August, basically). I've already put rubber insulating tape around the doors. Getting the humidity dialed in has been a chore. In fact, I can't even keep the humidifier in the lower left corner as it is designed for. The top shelves just won't come up. So I'm keeping the humidifier (HUMI-CARE XG1000) on the lower middle shelf. I've got 2 old school Oust fans running and also a very overpriced humidor fan (Xikar Purotemp Humifan Air Circulator). The cabinet SEEMS to hold humidity somewhat well with the doors rubber taped, but the humidifier starts straining after about a week, and there's quite a bit of fluctuation in the humidity depending on room temperature and the area of the cabinet. This wouldn't be a problem, but since I travel for work anywhere from 2 to 7 weeks at a time... __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. Last edited by borndead1; 01-29-2022 at 09:00 PM.

02-03-2022, 08:35 PM	#4
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,376 Trading: (7)	Re: Finally got a cabinet...BUT... I was planning on using Bob's large cabinet climate control retrofit. I think I still might give it a shot. My current thought process is to insulate the top and backside of the cabinet, and use some odorless sealant on all the inner joints. Even if it only keeps the cabinet temp down below 80, I'd be happy. I've been using wine fridges with temp overrides up until now, and setting them at 77 kept them from running all day and also held humidity between 62 and 65, which was exactly where I like it. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.