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i have 2 new-air 28 bottles. one with 65% shilala and one with 65% heartfelt. max temp is 66 degrees. one has 4 mini computer fans that i have going twice a a day for a couple minutes (after experience, i don't think its necessary although it only cost abuot $10, and i didn't do it to my second one.) Plugged the drug plugs.
bdc30
BoM May '11
Just have a little 12-bottle vino (should have looked harder for a 28) with way more beads than I need. No fan running, hole plugged. Temp maxes at 67. Never had an issue with it, temp/rh% rock solid.
Coming from Ron, he may be cooking up a new product. I think I may want to get on the waiting list already!
I believe the standard is the VinoTemp. Most use Beads for humidification, with some fans for circulation. Plug the drain hole. Some use an external temp controller in cases where the max temp is off and is too cold.
thegoldenmackid
Why Can't I be a Lancero?
From what I can tell, big key is what the ambient temperature is... if you are somewhere that's really hot, you need an external temp. control unit or electronic humidification is the only way to go.
slave2theaxe
Anything worth doing is worth overdoing
I did a lot of research before building mine and honestly, the Vinotemp, Edgestar, and and Avanti are almost identical with the Vinotemp getting extra cool points for the digital display. They all have similar ratings as far as reliability goes.
I went with the Edgestar based off price. Running an ETC so it doesn't run 24/7. Running computer fans on a timer for circulation. Using shilala beads for humidification and yes drain is plugged. Running like a champ.
I went with the Edgestar based off price. Running an ETC so it doesn't run 24/7. Running computer fans on a timer for circulation. Using shilala beads for humidification and yes drain is plugged. Running like a champ.
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SkinsFanLarry
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Good to know Justin, thanks for the info. :thumbsup:
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edgestar, had one peltier go bad but they mailed me a new under warranty. when I put it on I used the metal based thermal paste and have had no problems since. Shilala beads and computer fans with a plugged drain hole. Also using an ETC.
orangedog
Navin R Johnson
agree with dprice and slave, but would add that I don't think shilala beads are the way to go if you want a closed system. if you catch the condensed water and re-route it back to your beads, that will only work with kitty litter or heartfelt-style beads, not shilala (there are youtube videos worth watching on this)
slave2theaxe
Anything worth doing is worth overdoing
I catch into a small container that I empty when needed...not very often
I also use shilala beads in a 12 bottle vinotemp. I couldn't get the humidity to stabilize using the heartfelt beads but shilala beads hold em rock steady. I live in a super humid area so my guess is shilala does a better job at lowering humidity.
Mine is also sealed and I used a small container to catch the condensation and dump it out once a week, maybe few ounces but the amount has been decreasing weekly.
Btw, don't buy a 12 bottle... go with at least a 28 bottle or bigger if you can find one. I filled mine up to the brim in 2 weeks. I need to buy another one soon...
Mine is also sealed and I used a small container to catch the condensation and dump it out once a week, maybe few ounces but the amount has been decreasing weekly.
Btw, don't buy a 12 bottle... go with at least a 28 bottle or bigger if you can find one. I filled mine up to the brim in 2 weeks. I need to buy another one soon...