I'm all out of ideas in regards to this problem and humidity..

Alright, well I've had my RBI sweaterbox rack for almost a week now. Everything has been great so far except for the humidity, I didn't have this problem outside of a rack when I just used individual tubs so I tried everything with little to no positive results.

I have two of four tubs setup to go in my rack. more then enough holes in one tub, and the second tub has less holes. I went from decent sized dishes of water to smaller ones, and I've also tried not filling them up as much. There is barely any water in each of those when the picture was taken. I didn't get any real results from that either. I don't wanna keep poking holes in these tubs because I already got carried away on one of the tubs. the RH in my house goes anywhere from 45-60% depending on what it's doing outside, etc. I also have a fan going in the room for my comfort so there is air circulating around but still.. tubs hold at 65-70% no matter what I have tried. I drill any more holes in these tubs I might as well use them as a kitchen strainer.

I just would like to hit 60% humidity and hold it there. I have packing paper from home depot, that's basically unprinted newspaper. That is the only thing I have left to try, I am stumped.:mad:

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Hi,

Closed sided racks have a different airflow which means the humidity can get higher.

I think your levels are fine personally but what ventilation is in the back of the rack?


dr del

I punched a gang of holes in the rear of the tub on the top one to mimic what I did all around the other sides of the top tub. I punched a 1/4 of that in the second tub on all sides. I just don't need no vet visits because of some wacky humidity levels, but if I add any water then just a splash to the tubs humidity shoots up to 65-70% and seems to hold there on paper towels. so now I'm worried about not providing enough water, and to much humidity. The tubs don't have no standing moisture in them, or a funky smell.. besides when my girl goes #2 :D and nothing feels damp to me.

The rack is enclosed in the back. The RBI 4 Tub Sweaterbox

I have another one of the indoor accurite boxes that you can set down pretty much anywhere and get a reading and It might have been 1-2 degree or 1-2% off in either direction when comparing it's reading to the units in the tub.

thanks Doc for the quick response

I have the same rack and the same problem.

As you already have enough holes, Try using smaller water bowls, I use 3 inches maybe 4? I cant remember the exact size. The wider the bowl the more humidity you will have.

I trying to hit 65% stable humidity as of now. When I used to use newspaper I didn't have this problem, but I'm trying not to go back to that.

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Originally Posted by dr del

Hi,

Closed sided racks have a different airflow which means the humidity can get higher.

I think your levels are fine personally but what ventilation is in the back of the rack?


dr del

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I'm with Derek. You should be fine.

Thanks. I just figured I would ask since I tried everything else first. I will rest easier now.

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