Starting Construction

**Roger** · 06-12-2009, 04:43 PM

Seriously! I am concerned that you can see into you humidor from outside the house. I would personally be worried that someone would see inside and get tempted to break in. What about shades or a curtain? I think you are brave to have those windows there. If i were standing outside I would want in!

Not only that but are your windows going to affect you humidity or tax the way you control your humidity? Just a thought.

Awesome project though, I am still

thoroughly jealous!

**Irish79** · 06-12-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Roger

Seriously! I am concerned that you can see into you humidor from outside the house. I would personally be worried that someone would see inside and get tempted to break in.

The large windows allow viewing and drooling from DeeDubya's game room. The outside entrance does not have a window, but the back side does have a window. However, from DeeDubya's plans, the window is connected to his security system. And so the would be thief has to ask himself, "Do I feel lucky?"

**WOXOF** · 06-13-2009, 04:00 AM

Very nice, when is the grand opening herf?

**basil** · 06-13-2009, 01:40 PM

ha - you should put a big "Xikar" logo on the chop saw.

**DeeDubya** · 06-13-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Roger

Seriously! I am concerned that you can see into you humidor from outside the house. I would personally be worried that someone would see inside and get tempted to break in. What about shades or a curtain? I think you are brave to have those windows there. If i were standing outside I would want in!

Not only that but are your windows going to affect you humidity or tax the way you control your humidity? Just a thought.

Awesome project though, I am still

thoroughly jealous!

Valid thoughts there Roger. There is an outside window, I think it's 2'0x5'0, but will have a blind that closes completely. And of course it's on my alarm system. The inside large windows are really what I'm depending on to help control temperature. They were outside windows before, so they are sealed and double-pane. We've had some 95+ days here lately and the humi temperature has not gone over 75. I spent today installing the humidifier and will post some pics on Monday.

**Roger** · 06-13-2009, 10:06 PM

Yup I think that at least a blind will help keep the sun out a bit, as well as protection from any who may be passing through. You never know. Look forward to the pics! Roger

**DeeDubya** · 06-15-2009, 08:35 AM

This is a Honeywell evaporative "bypass" type humidifier. It has a drum filter that slowly turns (1rpm) picks up water and allows air to flow through the filter media. I chose this model for several reasons. 1) Absolutely no white dust fallout, 2) water pan with float fill as opposed to the curtain type that runs water continuously during the on cycle, 3) very low power consumption of only 30w when running, 4) overflow drain just in case of a stuck float valve. It is fully automatic and has a capacity of up to 2000 sq ft and can use either hard or soft water. I'm tapping into the soft water just to help keep calcification to a minimum. The filter media is easily replacable ($10) and should be done twice a year.

Here you can see the fan that pulls air through the unit. Since it is a "bypass" type humidifier it normally depends on the house A/C ductwork to push and pull the air through the unit. I bought this 6" "duct booster" fan (250cfm) and attached it where the ductwork bypass would attach. It is controlled along with the drum by the humidistat so that they are both turned on and off at the same time. This should make for a very economical system. Also it should provide ample air circulation within the humidor.

**TheRichLife** · 06-15-2009, 09:21 AM

That is nice! Any houses for sale in your neighborhood? I'm thinking you'd be a great neighbor.

**Stinkdyr** · 06-15-2009, 02:35 PM

I agree. I am basically in awe of this project. Can't wait to see it finished and fully stocked.

**DeeDubya** · 06-15-2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Stinkdyr

I agree. I am basically in awe of this project. Can't wait to see it finished and fully stocked.

Thanks. I'm still a few weeks away from finishing but you will definately see the end result. Fully stocked? I'll have to contemplate that one.

**DeeDubya** · 06-15-2009, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by DeeDubya

This is a Honeywell evaporative "bypass" type humidifier. It has a drum filter that slowly turns (1rpm) picks up water and allows air to flow through the filter media. I chose this model for several reasons. 1) Absolutely no white dust fallout, 2) water pan with float fill as opposed to the curtain type that runs water continuously during the on cycle, 3) very low power consumption of only 30w when running, 4) overflow drain just in case of a stuck float valve. It is fully automatic and has a capacity of up to 2000 sq ft and can use either hard or soft water. I'm tapping into the soft water just to help keep calcification to a minimum. The filter media is easily replacable ($10) and should be done twice a year.

Here you can see the fan that pulls air through the unit. Since it is a "bypass" type humidifier it normally depends on the house A/C ductwork to push and pull the air through the unit. I bought this 6" "duct booster" fan (250cfm) and attached it where the ductwork bypass would attach. It is controlled along with the drum by the humidistat so that they are both turned on and off at the same time. This should make for a very economical system. Also it should provide ample air circulation within the humidor.

Note the color difference between the cedar next to the door and the redwood siding that the humidifier is mounted to. The redwood makes the cedar look brown. These are the back side of the beveled redwood siding. I reversed it so as to level the mounting surface for the humidifier. I love redwood. Too bad is has little or no fragrance.

**Galvanicfish** · 06-15-2009, 05:24 PM

Wow man, I am thoroughly impressed.

**DeeDubya** · 06-16-2009, 04:10 PM

Finally got the "Traceable" Humidity/Temperature meter. It is NIST certified and they send the ISO calibration certificate with it. Guaranteed within +/-2%RH it will be great to calibrate my other cheapies. I like the Min/Max recall on both temp and RH. This thing is small enough to fit in all but the smallest humidors. It's not unreasonable at $60 when it removes all the doubt that I had with the other units. I ordered this one from The Weather Store but you might find it for less. The Wholesale Dist. is: http://www.control3.com/