Thermo-electric humi's

[Donk]

Ron,
What is the principle behind using thermo electric cooling in larger cabinet style humidors? Also how does it really work? What is the cooling of the cabinet helping?

I guess I'm just a little confused on how the thermoelectric thing works and why you need it for a humidor.

[RonC]

the thermoelectric cooling units have several advantages over your typical wine cooler or home refrigeration units. First, they require no venting or air exchange. they get installed in a cabinet, and your cabinet remains airtight. compressor type units require venting, so you go through a lot more distilled water.
compressor type units dump a lot of cooled air at once. more condensation problems and humidity swings. TE units produce a more subtle, slower temperature change that is easier on your cigars.

besides the fans, there are no moving parts, so they are reliable.

they dont take up a lot of room, so excellent for smaller cigar cabinets.