- Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:43 pm
#436776
Been running my chest freezer set up for a few months now but I was hoping I could get advice on a few things. For circulation, I have a 3-3.5 inch fan positioned at the top of the freezer that runs 24/7. At first I tried to position the fan so that the main airstream was partially hitting the plants. However it seems that even with 90%+ humidity, some of the plants were drying up fast, particularly the ones potting in airy media like akadama and coco chips.
What is the best way to position the fan in the freezer? Should I have it positioned at the top, but blowing at the back wall so none of the plants are in the direct airstream? Or should I place it below the plants moving air upwards?
My other question pertains to humidity. With the lid I built, it seems like it creates a fairly effective seal. If I don't prop it open slightly during the day, the humidity stays at 95%+ and approaches 100% at night. I have the fan running 24/7 to move air within the freezer, and I try to open it every day for about 20 minutes to get some air exchange. Even with these measures in place, is 95%+ daytime humidity too high even with the fan running? Would it be better if I cracked the lid during the day to keep the humidity in the high 80s-low 90s?
Thanks
What is the best way to position the fan in the freezer? Should I have it positioned at the top, but blowing at the back wall so none of the plants are in the direct airstream? Or should I place it below the plants moving air upwards?
My other question pertains to humidity. With the lid I built, it seems like it creates a fairly effective seal. If I don't prop it open slightly during the day, the humidity stays at 95%+ and approaches 100% at night. I have the fan running 24/7 to move air within the freezer, and I try to open it every day for about 20 minutes to get some air exchange. Even with these measures in place, is 95%+ daytime humidity too high even with the fan running? Would it be better if I cracked the lid during the day to keep the humidity in the high 80s-low 90s?
Thanks
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