Question about Beads

[Mean Joe]

Thanks everyone for the input...now have a better idea on how to proceed....any chance you could post a pix of your setup Mr.Fixit??

[BDM53]

I have moved it to the other end of the coolidor since this pic, readings have stayed the same.

[Domniomaestro]

I have moved it to the other end of the coolidor since this pic, readings have stayed the same.

Did you test calibrate your hygrometer? What percentage beads did you go with?

[BDM53]

I have moved it to the other end of the coolidor since this pic, readings have stayed the same.

Did you test calibrate your hygrometer? What percentage beads did you go with?

Yes I have calibrated, Im using Kitty Liter works like a charm.

[nayslayer]

kitty litter? Do tell

[discdog]

kitty litter? Do tell

There are several products on the market that use the same technology as our "beads". A couple of types of cat litter and even a humidity/moisture control product that gardeners use. The difference is these other products take a little more work as they are not "pre-programmed" to hold a specific humidity. But all you have to do is watch it for a couple of weeks to figure out what works for your situation.

I chose to use the garden type just because of the cost and the availibility. But mine is more for back up when I leave town for extended periods. My main device is an humidifier.

Hope this helps.

[Tonto]

kitty litter? Do tell

There are several products on the market that use the same technology as our "beads". A couple of types of cat litter and even a humidity/moisture control product that gardeners use. The difference is these other products take a little more work as they are not "pre-programmed" to hold a specific humidity. But all you have to do is watch it for a couple of weeks to figure out what works for your situation.

I chose to use the garden type just because of the cost and the availibility. But mine is more for back up when I leave town for extended periods. My main device is an humidifier.

Hope this helps.

Bob..is there a specific brand you use? I'm thinking of adding an extra source to my tower for the winter.

[nayslayer]

i did some research and some guys like the petco brand, along with a few others

[nayslayer]

http://www.petco.com/product/107848/PETC...ccessories

I may be wrong, but cheap guys liked that i think

[wtfdic]

hmm pretty interesting