tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post7987886994674730040..comments2023-06-06T11:57:50.826-04:00Comments on Cured Meats: My ultrasonic humidifier is broken!Jasonmolinarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-33783347242447532932010-04-19T13:01:13.015-04:002010-04-19T13:01:13.015-04:00Thanks Marc. Someone had previously mentioned usin...Thanks Marc. Someone had previously mentioned using a pond fogger, and i think it would work well, as long as there was some circulation of the air with a fan or something.Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-90425062929138109032010-04-19T11:38:05.480-04:002010-04-19T11:38:05.480-04:00This looks interesting: http://www.mainlandmart.co...This looks interesting: http://www.mainlandmart.com/foggers.htmlmarcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-81857188565962192642010-01-25T07:57:01.006-05:002010-01-25T07:57:01.006-05:00Good idea on the LED to know it's on!Good idea on the LED to know it's on!Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-55146007932480266552010-01-25T07:51:16.523-05:002010-01-25T07:51:16.523-05:00Jason,
As a follow-up, thanks for the suggestion ...Jason,<br /><br />As a follow-up, thanks for the suggestion for the ceramic bulb! I built a small controller for it by using two outdoor outlet boxes - one for the light fixture and a second for a rheostat and an indicator LED (to tell if it's on or not). Works great keeping the box cycling and, this weekend I did a test to see if it'll get the box warm enough to ferment (80-85 degrees) and it's working well.<br /><br />~EZEZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-65047250110980609902009-12-26T13:19:10.883-05:002009-12-26T13:19:10.883-05:00EZ that's a great idea about scavenging the ul...EZ that's a great idea about scavenging the ultrasonic disk. I might do that to see if my current humidifier disk is broken of if it's something else. That will give me a spare!<br /><br />Good points about the fat oxidation and the wavelengths causing oxidation.Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-59520784317971479152009-12-26T13:10:07.299-05:002009-12-26T13:10:07.299-05:00Jason,
Thanks! By chance I'm heading to PetSm...Jason,<br /><br />Thanks! By chance I'm heading to PetSmart today anyway so I'll check out that ceramic bulb.<br /><br />I've been reading Toldra's books ("Handbook of Fermented Meat and Poultry" and "Dry-Cured Meat Products") and cross-linking/oxidation of the lipids due to light is mentioned but, like you, I wonder how much a light bulb will affect it. Oxidation is also driven by... oxygen in the air. I also wonder what wavelengths drive the cross-linking. A regular lightbulb has only a limited spectrum and I suspect (but don't know) the cross-linking is driven more by wavelengths closer the to UV spectrum.<br /><br />Also, I was wrong about my humidifier being a sunbeam - it's a Sunpentown:<br />http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O3I26M/ref=s9_simp_gw_s0_p364_t5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=1E3YQ8QWK81VF8GVSQK0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846<br /><br />I have thought that if you wanted to "play" you could take the ultrasonic disk out of a smaller/cheaper humidifier and put it in a tub of water. Then you'd have something similar to what Tom built above.<br /><br />~EZEZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-92096484721364521642009-12-25T20:11:04.438-05:002009-12-25T20:11:04.438-05:00Oh, i've also questioned the reality of light ...Oh, i've also questioned the reality of light degrading the fat...i've never had a problem using a bulb...but maybe my stuff would be even better without the bulb:)Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-50197470220998557682009-12-25T20:09:42.187-05:002009-12-25T20:09:42.187-05:00EZ, you can buy terrarium heater bulbs that emit h...EZ, you can buy terrarium heater bulbs that emit heat but no light. I've nbeem thinking of trying one:<br /><br />http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752658&lmdn=Reptile+Heating<br /><br />for example. That's exactly what you're looking for. It uses a bulb socket.Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-15181946066765448692009-12-25T18:07:11.955-05:002009-12-25T18:07:11.955-05:00Jason,
Glad to see you're posting again!
Whe...Jason,<br /><br />Glad to see you're posting again!<br /><br />When I built my curing fridge I went with the Love controls (TS for temp and HS for humidity). They both work like champs. The humidifier I use is no longer made but was one of the Sunbeam ultrasonic models.<br /><br />I'm now researching and building a "1-wire network" to get better data/control of things. I'll let you know in a few months how it works out. See this for more info on 1-wire networks: http://www.hobby-boards.com/catalog/howto_basics.php<br /><br />With winter here, my basement is actually too cold now (not by much) and I find I need to heat the curing fridge a little to keep it in the right zone. I've been using a light bulb as a heat source but would like to use something which doesn't give off light (degrades the fat) and is designed to be a heater. Any suggestions from anyone?<br /><br />I tried an aquarium heater pad for snakes but it doesn't give off enough heat. Hrm... maybe I should just start a small fire in my curing box. ;-)<br /><br />~EZEZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-73527918182359386332009-12-21T17:02:17.672-05:002009-12-21T17:02:17.672-05:00Darren, the rate of weight/moisture loss does slow...Darren, the rate of weight/moisture loss does slow down as it progresses.Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-11308035590641344182009-12-21T16:59:19.328-05:002009-12-21T16:59:19.328-05:00Hey Jason,
Thanks for the site. It is very helpful...Hey Jason,<br />Thanks for the site. It is very helpful. I have a question. I live in Portland, OR and in the 8 month winter we have a relative humidity of 75% and an average temperature of 40-55 degrees. I made a cabinet in my mudroom into a curing chamber and it stays pretty consistent at 68-80% RH and 48-55 degrees. I am hoping this will serve my curing needs as space to set up a dedicated fridge is slim. Anyway the question is about moisture loss: Is the loss pretty consistent over the whole period of curing or is there usually more loss in the beginning and then a gradual slowing of the rate? <br /><br />I have a lonzino a coppa and a bresaola all hanging and after two weeks, the first I weighed them, they had lost 18-22% and then this past week they lost 5-6% which seems slower if I do the math. We did have a couple drier weeks when I first hung them and this past one has been on the wetter side so maybe that is the reason?<br /><br />Thanks, darrendarrenhttp://ecopdx.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-78667029488455026032009-12-16T20:07:10.783-05:002009-12-16T20:07:10.783-05:00The Eva Mist I have used for the last two months h...The Eva Mist I have used for the last two months has been horrible. The humidistat in it is wildly inaccurate, and finally crapped out - it now is either on or off.. which would be fine, since I am about to install a separate hygrostat, but unfortunately the unit has a power button, which resets when the unit powers off - so it cannot be controlled by an external unit.<br /><br />I just got a Crane EE-5301 Cool Mist Humidifer - will have to see how that works out.matthttp://www.mattikaarts.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-10903409601771515762009-12-16T13:24:08.139-05:002009-12-16T13:24:08.139-05:00hah! Well i do have this one:
http://www.target.c...hah! Well i do have this one:<br /><br />http://www.target.com/Crane-Cow-Figure-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-Black/dp/B001AQVW6O<br /><br />in my daughter's room. Maybe i can just take hers!Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-52097245950791890212009-12-16T13:14:12.367-05:002009-12-16T13:14:12.367-05:00you can try this one:
http://www.target.com/gp/de...you can try this one:<br /><br />http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/?asin=B000V5RSL8&LNM=Primary&AFID=Performics_DealCatcher.com<br /><br />good price, and stylishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-60933501723823500222009-12-15T21:08:37.372-05:002009-12-15T21:08:37.372-05:00wow...im almost jealous - I have the opposite prob...wow...im almost jealous - I have the opposite problem. Its hard to keep things dry enough here in Virginia. I typically just use a bowl of brine which seems to keep my curing chest (wine fridge) pretty regulated... I crack the door about every 3 days for 12 hours to lower the humidity even more.Nick Dawsonhttp://www.nickdawson.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-77739116115058124092009-12-14T09:13:41.908-05:002009-12-14T09:13:41.908-05:00Very ingenious Tom! Thanks!Very ingenious Tom! Thanks!Jasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-5143423299742826082009-12-14T06:30:22.578-05:002009-12-14T06:30:22.578-05:00I've used a combination of a pond fogger, an a...I've used a combination of a pond fogger, an aquarium air pump and a sealed plastic sandwich box. <br /><br />I've put the fogger in the box with the water and pump air into the box. I have a tube leaving the box that goes into my fridge. I can deliver a stream of fog to wherever it's needed and can monitor/top up the water without opening the door.<br /><br />http://www.greasley.com/files/humidifier.jpgUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238298804283232386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-40768452720314765462009-12-11T17:34:44.871-05:002009-12-11T17:34:44.871-05:00I have a Hunter Night Glo humidifier. I got it to ...I have a Hunter Night Glo humidifier. I got it to add some humidity to a few rooms during the winter. It never seemed to do much in a few rooms, but it has worked well in the mini curing room I set up. It also has a built in humidity controller. Might too big for going inside a fridge curing chamber though.Jon in Albanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766493068147115690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-22650874967663328292009-12-11T15:47:02.354-05:002009-12-11T15:47:02.354-05:00Not directly on the topic of humidifiers, but I fo...Not directly on the topic of humidifiers, but I found this combined controller for temperature and humidity which is quite cheap. So far I've only tried out the temperature part though.<br /><br />http://www.reptiledirect.com/zoomed-hygrotherm.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-81420516464498921822009-12-11T02:19:50.451-05:002009-12-11T02:19:50.451-05:00Welcome back! Picked up a Eva-Mist EDV2500I ultra...Welcome back! Picked up a Eva-Mist EDV2500I ultrasonic hmidifier via Amazon....Seems to work pretty well. I look forward to reading more posts from you.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317691835123267859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-9122247054432129092009-12-10T14:43:52.800-05:002009-12-10T14:43:52.800-05:00It's a Kaz personal mist, ultrasonic humidifie...It's a Kaz personal mist, ultrasonic humidifier.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999377705570241912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-65739813625090620502009-12-10T09:34:09.536-05:002009-12-10T09:34:09.536-05:00I have been using a pan of water and towel suspend...I have been using a pan of water and towel suspended from the top. It has been a bit of trial and error with the humidity jumping to 78% and dropping to 58% over the course of a few days. I am now steadily at 62%.Koopernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-10383163807886662352009-12-10T07:19:01.109-05:002009-12-10T07:19:01.109-05:00Hey scott, i was actually looking for your email l...Hey scott, i was actually looking for your email last night, and couldn't find it! could you repost your humidifier here?<br /><br />thanksJasonmolinarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053725760642707017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9190984942207410953.post-28677770951312968402009-12-09T22:28:30.805-05:002009-12-09T22:28:30.805-05:00I sent you the link to mine. $15 is a bargain, an...I sent you the link to mine. $15 is a bargain, and it works just fine.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999377705570241912noreply@blogger.com