Are there electronic devices that suck up humidity?

[nyip1]

Hi All,

I live in a very humid place. Humidifier my cabinet is not a problem. Problem is alway overhumidified. Are there some sort of electronic devices that can lower the humidity besides beads? Thanks

 

[bimmer635csi]

Any cooling device can do this, if set up correctly (but it might not be easy).

Cooling the air down means the air cannot hold as much moisture, and thus it condenses. This is why air conditioners have a water stream running out of them when they are running. Then, if you reheat the air to the temp you want (like 68 degrees F), it will be lower relative humidity.

This is of course a very simplistic description of what can be done, but it is one way of doing it.

Another way (though not suggested) is to use a chemical absorbent (like Damp-Rid). But this is naptha or some other noxious chemical, and would probably make your sticks taste like a moth ball.

Hope that helps.

 

[nyip1]

Any cooling device can do this, if set up correctly (but it might not be easy).

Cooling the air down means the air cannot hold as much moisture, and thus it condenses. This is why air conditioners have a water stream running out of them when they are running. Then, if you reheat the air to the temp you want (like 68 degrees F), it will be lower relative humidity.

This is of course a very simplistic description of what can be done, but it is one way of doing it.

Another way (though not suggested) is to use a chemical absorbent (like Damp-Rid). But this is naptha or some other noxious chemical, and would probably make your sticks taste like a moth ball.

Hope that helps.

Thanks, but my cabinet has 2 THC in it and the temp is already at 65-67 F. I left my home for four days and my RH shot up to 80%. I have 4 pounds of 65% beads in the cabinet. I just bought 5 pounds of 60% beads hoping it would help. They should be arriving shortly. I was just thinking if it didn't work out, would there be some kinda of devices that can help me out. Any advice. Thanks again

 

[nhcigarfan]

Salt test.

 

[nyip1]

Salt test.

I did salt test 2 of my 4 digi hygro in my cabinet with readings off 1%.

 

[mmburtch]

Whats the humidity outside the box? At anything constant above 65% all of your beads should be "clear", Are they? If your beads are saturated and you added a bunch of wet cigars, then it would be normal for the humidity to climb. Search for info on drying out beads, get more surface area of your beads exposed, move to Colorado where you can struggle to stay above 60%

 

[Infinity]

Good move on the 60% beads. I assume you ordered at least 25% more than you need!

Beads are designed to pull out excess RH, just as they are designed to put out when RH is needed. 25% more than you need of 60 % RH should do the job, IMO.

Brian

 

[nyip1]

Whats the humidity outside the box? At anything constant above 65% all of your beads should be "clear", Are they? If your beads are saturated and you added a bunch of wet cigars, then it would be normal for the humidity to climb. Search for info on drying out beads, get more surface area of your beads exposed, move to Colorado where you can struggle to stay above 60%

Hi,
You ask the right question. I am always asking a question. Are there any correlation between the ambient RH and the inside RH of the cabinet? I really don't know. Can anyone tell me? Thanks. My RH outside the box is 85%to 95% and temp is around 80F outside and 65F-68F inside the box. By the way, I just cooked my beads last week and they are great now. I put the 4 pounds of beads in 5 mesh bags and 2 plastic humidifier making sure they get enough exposure.
Beside moving to Colorado, any good advice? As you know, I am currently using 65% beads, should I put the 60% beads together with them? Do you think it will perform better? :blush:

I am sorry guys for asking so many questions. The RH is really driving me crazy. Thanks and appreciate all your help.

I also bought a 60% humidity sheet so I can slip it in the bottom of the cabinet.