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monkeybones
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optimum canning RH is about 55%, so if your humidity is that low I would keep a close eye on those. at that RH they could dehydrate completely and that would not be good
turn the air as low as possible. it's a little better to have your out-take at the top since then you're forcing out warmer air and with an intake at the bottom you're drawing in cooler air
that's favourable because cooler temps slow the drying process
your temps are pretty good, but cooler would be better with that RH. see if you can either raise the RH or drop the temps
good luck
turn the air as low as possible. it's a little better to have your out-take at the top since then you're forcing out warmer air and with an intake at the bottom you're drawing in cooler air
that's favourable because cooler temps slow the drying process
your temps are pretty good, but cooler would be better with that RH. see if you can either raise the RH or drop the temps
good luck
jbud123
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whats a good easy way to raise my RH?
goblyn
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At those temps and RH levels, I wouldn't even bother with the fan. Depending on the size openings on the box, you could probably go 5-6 days hang drying and then drop in jars for curing.
DrKingGreen
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Cheap humidifiers at wal-mart. You could also just hang a damp washcloth in there, but I would check to make sure it doesn't get too high. Could put a cup of water in there even, not sure if that would help, but might.
jbud123
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whats does the fan do anyways?
36OhBuds
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Cold air doesn't hold as much moisture, so if you drop the temperature, even 3-5 degrees, the RH should raise a decent amount. The RH in a room that's 60 degrees and the same room that is 68 degrees without moisture being brought in will change the RH as much as 15-20% sometimes. Try it in your bedroom, let it get really cold, throw a hygrometer in it, then heat it up and watch the RH drop.