Humidity Opinions

[bdogg171]

So I finally received the parts needed to start my side by side build (STC controllers, fans, louvers, etc.).

I also ordered the Eva-Dry E-500 to control humidity, I learned last time around that this is a real issue.

So should I put the Eva-Dry on the fermentation side or serving side? I'm thinking the ferm side but maybe it would be better on the serv side? Fans will only circulate air when the ferm side calls for it.

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[day_trippr]

I'd put it on the cool side where condensation would be the bigger problem.

Also, fwiw, you might take a look here...

Cheers!

 

[bdogg171]

Yeah I got a lil comp fan in mind, it just doesn't know it yet.

The cool side will be the ferm side though, lager type of guy here and the cold side will be the serv/lagering side. With that being said I'm now thinking put it on the serv side and when the ferm side calls for air maybe it will bring drier air in?

 

[RedRaiderDavid]

I use a sock filled with silica based kitty litter to control moisture in my gun safe, works like a charm. Has anyone ever tried that on a keezer? Maybe not a sock but just put in in a dish.

 

[day_trippr]

Cheap enough to try, but I doubt it'd do anything useful.
Gun safe /= chest freezer wrt temperature cycling and sub-zero wall temps...

Cheers!

 

[RedRaiderDavid]

Cheap enough to try, but I doubt it'd do anything useful.
Gun safe /= chest freezer wrt temperature cycling and sub-zero wall temps...

Cheers!

What do you think is the active element in those Eva-Drys?

 

[day_trippr]

Yeah, about that.

Get back to me after you've read the thread I linked...

Cheers!