Cooling down a humidor

[kann]

We don't run the AC in the new place, and the fridgidor is in the coolest part of the house. However, I've noticed it get up to about 80˚F, and sometimes a little over. Only seems to be briefly during the warmest hours of the day. It's still enough to cause me concern.

Is there an accepted way to keep a humidor at a stable temperature? Do I need to go active? The mini-fridge hasn't been plugged in in about 4 or 5 years, but I'd imagine the motor on it still works. A quick chill once a day, maybe? I don't have access to dry ice (I've tried to get it for my job before, actually). Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[BlindedByScience]

Seems pretty simple to utilize the cooling abilities of the mini fridge. Something like this should do the trick:

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Itc-...ller-Thermostat/dp/B011296704/ref=as_li_ss_tl

Most mini fridge coolers are peltier based, should work just fine.

 

[grateful1]

Can you just insulate it a little more?

 

[MadMonk]

I run a portable A/C unit in the room with my cabinet. I've had terrible luck with Peltiers. I have to run the a/c in the summer, and I've found that the cost difference between 70 or 76 is minimal if I just keep the system running at a set temp. The portable unit has very little work to do, but gives me a nice cool room at about 65-68 degrees. If I didn't run the house system, the house would go over 100 degrees. Brutal summers here.

 

[kann]

Thanks for the suggestions. What would you recommend for insulating? Just a heavy blanket around?

Next month we are going to run the air in the house all month and see what the billing difference is between AC and windows/fans. If it's not a big difference, I might just go that route from here on out.

 

[Scap]

Thanks for the suggestions. What would you recommend for insulating? Just a heavy blanket around?

Next month we are going to run the air in the house all month and see what the billing difference is between AC and windows/fans. If it's not a big difference, I might just go that route from here on out.

If you're good with a knife and glue...you could add some of that foam board found at the big box hardware stores. It comes in several thicknesses. The 2" would be some pretty good insulation.

 

[grateful1]

Thanks for the suggestions. What would you recommend for insulating? Just a heavy blanket around?

Next month we are going to run the air in the house all month and see what the billing difference is between AC and windows/fans. If it's not a big difference, I might just go that route from here on out.

For starters sure.

Then work on it from there.

Make sure the thermostat is digital and set it for the daytime...then no need at night if you have fans.