Aristocrat Mini, Set & Forget, and Heartfelt Beads

Just read this.

Here is another tip.

If you have a humidifier that has a reservoir, such as the set-and-forget used by the Aristocrats, toss in a penny or two. Or anything copper. Copper is toxic to mold. This is an old trick for people with fountains or ponds. (copper is even used in boat bottom paints). Adding copper to your reservoir will help to control the problem.
 
I don't think that the beads will be your answer. Beads are great but slow. I also don't see a problem with the RH dropping to 63% before it kicks back in. If it bothers you that much then simply set it on 66, 67 or 68% and forget about it.

If you fret over a few percentage - then you are not enjoying it all. And the point is to enjoy it all -


Ron
 
As promised, here's a little porn of the Mini right after I loaded it up (partially).

The hygro in the top drawer only reads 61% because I had the door open right before I took the picture (had to load the cigars in somehow).
 
Agar066 said:
As promised, here's a little porn of the Mini right after I loaded it up (partially).

The hygro in the top drawer only reads 61% because I had the door open right before I took the picture (had to load the cigars in somehow).
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Welcome to the jungle, Agar066. I noticed that you have some Face Offs. I set aside a box of those when they first came out and are blooming wonderfully. Your humi looks good. I am probably going to purchase a cab from Aristocrat this year.:D
 
stogeyman said:
Welcome to the jungle, Agar066. I noticed that you have some Face Offs. I set aside a box of those when they first came out and are blooming wonderfully. Your humi looks good. I am probably going to purchase a cab from Aristocrat this year.:D
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Thanks, stogeyman. Yeah, I'm really crazy about Camacho (I know---these were made by Litto Gomez/LFD), so it's like if it even says Camacho on it, I want it, you know?

I'd love to get my hands on some LFD Face Off by Eiroa, but it seems they're long gone.

You won't regret getting an Aristocrat. The only thing I regret is not getting the regular size cabinet instead of the mini. I can see already that I'm gonna need more room.
 
I have the Mini DX (taller top with pull out drawer) and had a few problems with the humidity at first. I was getting 5% increase in the bottom of the cab, so I called Bob. He told me to tape off the slots on two of the sides of the reservior to keep any water from excaping when the unit is just sitting. I have had much better luck since doing so.
I also moved my set and forget to the upper back corner (I can still read it through the glass top). It gave me more room to fit boxes side by side. At first it made the humidity a bit uneven so I did add a half pound of 65% beads in a drawstring bag to the middle shelf. It has been like this for several months and works perfectly. I have the cab nearly full, and that does help.
Like Dave said, the only time I see a drop is when I stand there with the door open for a long period of time (making a selection or moving stock).
I too wish I had a bigger cab, but this fit our decor (wife acceptance factor) and it keeps me from going too crazy with the $$$.

Welcome to the board!

Jeff
 
Thanks, guys.

PuffDaddy, thanks a lot for the tips. I now plan to cover up the two slots on the reservoir with duct tape; maybe that will stop the rh from spiking on the bottom of the cabinet whenever I turn my heat on.

I'm also really glad to hear that you're using the 65% beads as well, 'cause I just ordered a pound from Viper.

So, thanks again. You made my day!
 
An update: I covered up the 2 slots on each of the two long sides of the reservoir, and I left the single slot on each of the two short sides open. My heat has been on for over 4.5 hours, and the rh on the bottom peaked at 70%, instead of the usual 73%.

I can live with that!
 
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