Wineador Questions

[carholio]

Is there any reason not to use a Hydra or Cigar Oasis unit for humidification in my Edgestar 28 bottle?

Seems like a perfect set up since they have a built in fan and you can add more if needed. Seems like a win win instead of going with fans alone and timers and what not.

I'm don't plan on using the ETC temp controller unit either. On warm it sits at 62* and it is only 66* in my house. I imagine when it is 80* in the house the wineadore on warm will be in the mid to upper 60's - I guess I’ll find out.

Is any of this a bad idea?

Opinions?

 

[veeref]

The only disadvantage I see with just a Hydra unit in a fairly well sealed apparatus like a Wineador is that your humidification is only one way. Maybe add some Heartfelt beads to absorb any humidity spikes and you should be good to go.

I agree that the ETC is only necessary if your unit and temps get above the low 70s.

Let us know how your setup works out.

Regards,
Randy

 

[Markswam]

We use a Eurocave wine unit in the store (SWAM) and have an Oasis unit that feeds up to about 75cu ft. I have the humidifier unit because it is being opened and closed quite a lot during the day but if I had a choice beads would be what I would rather use. The ambient temperature in the store is set at 68 (for the wines) and the reading I get from my hydrometer in the Eurocave is 70 so like you I dont worry too much about temperatures. The unit that you have is small (maybe 2.5sq feet?) and has an airtight seal so beads would be better.

 

[AlohaStyle]

That's overkill and takes up room. Just use beads and be happy. After awhile of using beads in my wine fridges, I didn't even care about looking at the hygrometers. The beads were set and forget for me, just spray the beads with distilled water every 2-3 months and I was good.

 

[Gravity]

I agree with everyone above, beads would be a much easier/cheaper/better space mgmt way to go.

 

[Jfire]

Your most likely going to oversaturate your humi with a active unit. They're to tight and hold to much moisture. I spray all 3 of mine prob 3x a year.

 

[carholio]

Thanks for the input guys.

 

[JimmyC]

+1 on the beads.... no brainer.

 

[AmericanSoldier1989]

Sounds to me temp wise, you are going to have the same problems as me. Mine sits at 71-73 when it's 75+ outside. If it's plugged in, sits at 62. I'm looking into to getting an EDC. I use beads. Saves money in the long run.

 

[ItalianCustom]

I use 2 boveda packs and a lb of beads in my vino... rock solid,