Equipment · All-in-one appliances
External conditioning module for a food cabinet
A cleanable air circuit that keeps the humidifier, dehumidifier and mains electrics outside the food zone, joined to the cabinet through a purpose-designed port or collar.
Why the air needs managing
Biltong box guidance targets roughly 25-30 C at 40-60% relative humidity, and says that above 60% humidity the fix is more airflow, gentle heat or a dehumidifier.
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- Humidifier — Kept outside the food zone
Type not chosen - Dehumidification unit — Kept outside the food zone
Sized by the separate dehumidification study - Ducting for a cleanable air circuit — Smooth, washable and fitted with a condensate route
Diameter and length not given - Purpose-designed port or collar — Passes air through the cabinet wall
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Limits
Not a general workaround for appliance instructions; the refrigeration manufacturer must permit the interface.
SourceDuct condensation, pressure balance, cleanability and filter pressure losses are open questions in the brief.
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Curing ChamberMethod · Materials · Safety
Biltong Box Design and Build GuideTargets of roughly 25-30 C at 40-60% relative humidity; if humidity stays above 60%, add airflow, more bulb heat or a dehumidifier.
Intake vents low, exhaust vents high; mesh over vents keeps insects out.
A 120 mm computer fan is the main moisture remover; a 15-40 W incandescent bulb gives gentle warmth; keep the interior under about 35 C.
Plywood is the author preference; stainless S-hooks or food-safe twine; avoid galvanised hooks touching the meat.
Hang pieces so none touch; run the empty box for an hour and check a digital hygrometer before use.
Cited in: Why the air needs managing
StoreItColdMethod · Safety
How CoolBot WorksA controller lets a standard air conditioner cool a well-insulated room to 36 F without freezing up.
Standard air conditioners normally stop at about 60 F.
The room must be well insulated and a slightly larger unit is needed.