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DEZn00ts 05-11-2018 04:24 PM
First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
OK I have this old dusty ass cooler and need a place for the cigars I just splurged on. Don't really have any money to buy anything to make it one right now. What can I use in my house for humidity and control of that humidity? The cooler is 18x10x11 and I'm hoping to have some stuff around the house that I can use. I have a few clean sponges lol.

icehog3 05-11-2018 04:30 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
If the cooler has a good seal, that's a good start. There's always Tupperware if it doesn't.

For humidification, I'd say get some humidity beads. Sponges are a bad idea, and can lead to mold on your smokes.

DEZn00ts 05-11-2018 04:32 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 2151588)
If the cooler has a good seal, that's a good start. There's always Tupperware if it doesn't.

For humidification, I'd say get some humidity beads. Sponges are a bad idea, and can lead to mold on your smokes.
Damn... So is there anything I can use temporarily for a week or two for the humidity? I was thinking about getting some cat liter instead of beads, is that a good substitute?

hammondc 05-11-2018 04:36 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DEZn00ts (Post 2151589)
Damn... So is there anything I can use temporarily for a week or two for the humidity? I was thinking about getting some cat liter instead of beads, is that a good substitute?
Get the beads.

DEZn00ts 05-11-2018 04:41 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 2151590)
Get the beads.
is there a cheap place to buy them? I only need a half a pound, right?

Chainsaw13 05-11-2018 04:51 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
http://www.cigarbeads.com

You can also buy Boveda packs until you get beads.

hammondc 05-11-2018 04:51 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
I get my from heartfelt.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com


i THINK there is someone on here that sells them too.

hammondc 05-11-2018 04:52 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
They last a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG time, so its a good investment

DEZn00ts 05-11-2018 04:55 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 2151596)
They last a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG time, so its a good investment
Well for what they do it's pretty cheap! Thanks!

dijit 05-12-2018 04:54 AM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
A sponge is only good to condition a new humidor. Beyond that a boveda pack will work great in that size cooler and its a cheap alternative to beads. Coolers and tupperware are good alternatives to low and mid range humidors. Just remember to open them every now and again to circulate the air a little.

DEZn00ts 05-12-2018 09:28 AM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dijit (Post 2151639)
A sponge is only good to condition a new humidor. Beyond that a boveda pack will work great in that size cooler and its a cheap alternative to beads. Coolers and tupperware are good alternatives to low and mid range humidors. Just remember to open them every now and again to circulate the air a little.
Yea that was another thing I forgot to ask about... Air circulation. Thanks man i appreciate the help!

hwgoesit 05-12-2018 03:28 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
Temporarily use Bovida packs

Beklage 05-17-2018 02:04 PM
Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hwgoesit (Post 2151670)
Temporarily use Bovida packs
That’s what I did and it worked great


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