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Post by Sleebus » Sun Jan 22, 2017 02:05

Well, if you don't start somewhere, you'll never get started. So, I ordered the inkbird temp and humidity controllers, got a tiny dehumidifier and fabricobbled up an ultrasonic mist humidifier. I think total cost is around $90 because I had the other stuff lying about. However, like I was told here, once ya get all the stuff inside the fridge...there's not much room for any meat!

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Post by Fusion5567 » Sun Jan 22, 2017 03:03

Im finding the same thing out as you, bigger is better :roll:
I have a small wine cooler, only 3 lengths of Salami and its nearly full, ok for now i guess but i have already started looking on Craigslist again, good luck with yours.
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Post by redzed » Sun Jan 22, 2017 03:20

Yikes! You need a bigger fridge. Go on a hunt for an all fridge or upright freezer that are the true frost free type. That is, there has to be a fan that blows in the cold air when the compressor starts. Larger units work better because they allow for better air movement.
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Post by Sleebus » Sun Jan 22, 2017 03:21

Well, one good thing, everything I've got here is transferrable to the next fridge. My folks have a dorm fridge that is about twice the height of this one, so I may be able to make that one work. I'm getting some pretty crazy humidity swings, which I don't quite understand. I think my problem is lack of consistent air circulation in the chamber. That's an easy fix, I've got lots of computer fans to play with. :) Should be fun playing around to get it to work.

I am checking craigslist for a cheap fridge tho. :)
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Post by LOUSANTELLO » Sun Jan 22, 2017 15:40

Go big. lol


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Post by Sleebus » Mon Jan 23, 2017 13:52

LOUSANTELLO wrote:Go big. lol
That is...pretty nice. :mrgreen:
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Post by Bob K » Mon Jan 23, 2017 17:26

Sleebus wrote:I'm getting some pretty crazy humidity swings, which I don't quite understand.
It is difficult to regulate humidity because of the small space. When the humidifier kicks on it will overshoot in a short time, well before the sensor on the regulator tells it to shut down. you need the air volume to dissipate the moisture.
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Post by Sleebus » Mon Jan 23, 2017 20:25

Yep. That's what I settled on too. So, I've found a freezer not too far from me on Craigslist for $85. Just need a way to get it from there to here. :smile:
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Post by Bob K » Mon Jan 23, 2017 20:54

Just make sure its a frost free. The regular ones have the cooling coils integrated into the shelves and they can't be moved/removed.

Then check with Redzed on how (not) to drill holes. :lol: :mrgreen: :grin:
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