Anyone have any experience with these? It looks promising.

[JoeyBones777]

https://www.amazon.com/Hermsi-Intelligent-Humidification-Dehumidification-Temperature/dp/B07WGXYYGM/ref=asc_df_B07WGXYYGM/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385250119193&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16513829548566888852&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013452&hvtargid=pla-816981483774&psc=1&ref=&adgrpid=78792190015&th=1

[BuzzArd]

Never saw one before.  They look interesting if a bit small for my personal needs. 

If they can avoid peeing extra condensation in the bottom of the cabinet like the NewAire does then maybe they have something...  

[JoeyBones777]

14 minutes ago, BuzzArd said:

Never saw one before.  They look interesting if a bit small for my personal needs. 

If they can avoid peeing extra condensation in the bottom of the cabinet like the NewAire does then maybe they have something...  

This is the first I've seen them. They have a larger model than the one shown in the link for $2600.

[BuzzArd]

Yeah, I think the largest I saw was $1600?  

Looks fancy for sure. 

[Derboesekoenig]

No way is this any better than $200 NewAir for the same size. I could convert 6 or 7 NewAir or buy one of these. No thanks, but if anyone buys one, would be curious as to what you think

[JoeyBones777]

22 minutes ago, Derboesekoenig said:

No way is this any better than $200 NewAir for the same size. I could convert 6 or 7 NewAir or buy one of these. No thanks, but if anyone buys one, would be curious as to what you think

Agreed it is pricey but depending on the equipment used to monitor, cool, heat, humidify and dehumidify could potentially maintain the closest thing to the "perfect" cigar environment. My issue with the Newair is the thermoelectric cooling unit is fairly cheap and condenses the moisture causing large humidity swings. A number of modifications need to be made to prevent that.

[Meklown]

This looks very suspiciously similar to some I saw listed on taobao (China's version of Amazon), and for a much cheaper price than this.

Nevertheless, I don't own one of this particular brand/model, but I do have something similar. Though it may not be the same brand but China is notorious for having the same product but sticking different brands on the front to make them look different.

I have never had any other examples to compare with as this is the only one I own, but it has to be said that mine does not seem to have very good circulation throughout the inside. The dehumidification unit is at the bottom (visible in the picture as fans), and the excess water will drip into the tray at the bottom. The "humidification" technique would basically involve the water in the tray evaporating into the rest of the humidor. Note: I did not do any modification at all, and I don't have any additional bovedas/humidification devices. I use it exactly as it comes out of the box.

For me, this kind of results in the bottom part of the humidor being a little too dry (and hence this is now my "dry box"), while the top part of the humidor is a little too moist. It took me a while to learn how to use it - now I use the lowest part of the humidor (just above the dehumidification fans) as my dry box for the sticks that I will smoke soon, the middle part for open boxes (to refill the "dry box") and the top part of the humidor for unopened boxes.

Now to think of it, it could also be quite possible that I have overloaded the humidor hence affecting the airflow ? I'll add a picture later if I can find one.

Edit: Added an old photo - I Tetris-ed a few more boxes in after this too

Edited December 4, 2019 by Meklown
Picture added

[PigFish]

... someone else knocking off my designs!

Post an accurate data log so I can get a good laugh! -the Pig

[JoeyBones777]

2 hours ago, PigFish said:

... someone else knocking off my designs!

Post an accurate data log so I can get a good laugh! -the Pig

It doesn't state what type of monitor, humidifier, cooling unit or heating unit used which makes me skeptical on quality.

[PigFish]

I looked at the link. Looks like TE coolers, exposed to the inside of the humidor... bad idea! Circulation fans, good, but if the blow on boxes that in turn blow on the coolers, that makes it bad.

I have a fairly good idea on what makes a refrigerated humidor work. And from what I can attest, these won't work, not to my standard anyway!!! If you want something that does not work, you might as well buy the 'other brand' and save a bunch of coin. All, MHO.

For years I have been building humidors you can put in 3 digit ambient heat. My results are proven, not cigar site hype and crap. It is a pity that people sell this stuff to the unknowing. Buyer beware!

[BrightonCorgi]

I like the stainless industrial looking cigar cabinets.  Never really thought about going that way beyond a B&O humidor/watch winder

18 hours ago, Meklown said:

I have never had any other examples to compare with as this is the only one I own, but it has to be said that mine does not seem to have very good circulation throughout the inside.

Put some computer fans in the top corners to move the air around inside.  Have them on a cycle.

[El Presidente]

1 hour ago, PigFish said:

 

For years I have been building humidors you can put in 3 digit ambient heat. My results are proven, not cigar site hype and crap. I

Mate, make an FOH edition and put it through the forum. I won't ask for a cent.