Waah954 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hi Hope everyone is well. I am in the proccess in getting some refrigeratored humidors made and wanted to ask your opinion, which finish is nicer the wood or brushed aluminium ? Sorry for the photo quality. Thank you for your input. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfain Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I prefer wood but don't matter what I think! It's what YOU like! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino30 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Both look terrific but I'd go with the wood. It'll be a great setup - congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miner Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Another vote for wood, but both options look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waah954 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 3 - 0 so far wood it is. Thanks for the input so far. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino30 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Those coolers are thermoelectric, correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waah954 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 No they are refrigerated and also have a heating element. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 A problem with refrigerated humidors and solid surface materials is thermal conductivity. While I put no wood in my humidors anymore due to the fact that the wood is hygroscopic and simply represents another factor to compensate for when controlling rH, I would say wood in this case. Depending on the temperature that you settle on verses the ambient, an air exchange that consists of warmer, wetter exchange composition means that there is a greater chance of condensation on the metal due to its ability to transfer heat from water vapor faster than wood. This means more water trapped in the humidor per air exchange (potentially). On the other hand, wood shelves just get in the way of storing cigars and further restrict air/water movement. I use one shelf. Drawers are out completely as far as I am concerned. That however is a matter of taste aligning with opinion, stress by the value of humidor "space." Cheers! -Piggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarolla Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Wood for looks for sure. Just make sure you get a thermoelectric unit so it doesn't suck out all the humidity. Or just don't plug it in if your place doesn't get overly hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waah954 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 A problem with refrigerated humidors and solid surface materials is thermal conductivity. While I put no wood in my humidors anymore due to the fact that the wood is hygroscopic and simply represents another factor to compensate for when controlling rH, I would say wood in this case. Depending on the temperature that you settle on verses the ambient, an air exchange that consists of warmer, wetter exchange composition means that there is a greater chance of condensation on the metal due to its ability to transfer heat from water vapor faster than wood. This means more water trapped in the humidor per air exchange (potentially). On the other hand, wood shelves just get in the way of storing cigars and further restrict air/water movement. I use one shelf. Drawers are out completely as far as I am concerned. That however is a matter of taste aligning with opinion, stress by the value of humidor "space." Cheers! -Piggy Piggy thank you for your input i will read over your post a few more time as always your technical knowlege is overwhelming but most welcome. (By the way i am the guy that emailed you a few weeks back in regards to beads info)Thanks to everyone for the input. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waah954 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Wood for looks for sure. Just make sure you get a thermoelectric unit so it doesn't suck out all the humidity. Or just don't plug it in if your place doesn't get overly hot. Thanks for the input skarolla however i will be going refrigerated as it can get pretty hot in summer around here and not a fan of the plain thermoelectric fan cooling.Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCPANTHERZFAN Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have a similar set up and ended up having to pull all the shelves except 1 drawer and 1 shelf to maximize space. The shelves severely limit the capacity of my Whytner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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