Homebrew Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thought I might post a couple of pics. This my long term storage coolerdor. This is the coolerdor I load my desktop from. Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellery Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I was looking into a bigger humidor, and thought of using a cooler instead. Do you have any humidity issues? Other ones I have seen have cedar installed on the inside, and I was wondering if this is necessary. Also what humidification system are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Looking good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebrew Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 I was looking into a bigger humidor, and thought of using a cooler instead. Do you have any humidity issues? Other ones I have seen have cedar installed on the inside, and I was wondering if this is necessary. Also what humidification system are you using? I don't believe that you need the cedar, if the coolerdor is for box storage. My humidity stays very stable, as long as I don't leave the cooler open too long. I use 65% humidity beads I picked up at heartfelt, and have had great results with them. I use 1 lbs of beads for a 120 quart cooler. I understand that I could use less, but I am a bit into overkill. Have a great weekend. Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 no such thing as overkill on the beads. I use 2 165qt coolers and have 3 lbs of beads in EACH one. I spread them out into 4 mesh bags throughout the cooler with 2 of the oust fans to circulate the air. Each one is absolutely rock solid through both the winter and summer months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellery Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks for the info. I just picked up some of the beads, can't wait to get it started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Dave, I noticed your beads are looking discoloured. For other long time bead users, is that normal? I've never noticed any discolouration in my desk top humi beads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebrew Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Dave, I noticed your beads are looking discoloured. For other long time bead users, is that normal? I've never noticed any discolouration in my desk top humi beads. It is normal that beads will discolor over time. I actually had a stick fall into the bowl of beads, when I had a few singles in the cooler. I now have a separate desktop, for singles I have been gifted. Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Very nice. I like your collection. This looks like a great and expensive way to store cigars for longer term durations. Thanks for sharing. 1 to 3 pounds of beads? Wow. That's a lot of beads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aea6574 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Very nice, I think this is what I am going for. I keep seeing all of these other more expensive humidors, but my wife is not going to let it be out anywhere in the house, it is going to be in a closet or the basement so I might as well go this route. Then I will have more money for cigars. Best regards, tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Very nice, I think this is what I am going for. I keep seeing all of these other more expensive humidors, but my wife is not going to let it be out anywhere in the house, it is going to be in a closet or the basement so I might as well go this route. Tony, a basement is an excellent place for a cooler. As has been mentioned, they really do maintain a very consistent climate with little muss or fuss. My one suggestion would be to by a big one - at least a hundred quart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I have 2 nearly full 165 qt coolers and they are great. At 69 boxes (about 20 are cabs) I can still find some room. If you look you should be able to find these on sale for under $50 each. Grab one or two of these, a couple of pounds of beads for each one and a few d battery operated oust fans and you have a perfect Humidor. I'm very happy with my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyee Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I used coolerdors for awhile, but always worried about temperature issues. No way to keep temps down in the summer with a coolerdor. I finally bit the bullet and ordered an Aristocrat. If you don't have high temp issues, then a coolerdor is a great way to store your boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonVivant Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I used coolerdors for awhile, but always worried about temperature issues. No way to keep temps down in the summer with a coolerdor. I finally bit the bullet and ordered an Aristocrat. If you don't have high temp issues, then a coolerdor is a great way to store your boxes. Completely agree! Aristocrat is the way to go. The coolerdors provide some inexpensive storage for current production boxes...IMHO, plus I love my Aristocrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebrew Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I used coolerdors for awhile, but always worried about temperature issues. No way to keep temps down in the summer with a coolerdor. I finally bit the bullet and ordered an Aristocrat. If you don't have high temp issues, then a coolerdor is a great way to store your boxes. I live in Arkansas, so heat in the summer, is a major issue. One thing I noticed was that the coolers actually do a great job, at keeping the temp from fluctuating more than a few degrees. I have central heat and air, and I keep my house between 65 and 70 degrees, so both my cigars, and I am comfortable. Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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