New 300 ct. Humidor

Patrick B · 03-13-2011, 12:44 PM

300 boxes, maybe.

Picked up my new humidor yesterday. I knew it was big, but I was still a little shocked when I saw it in person. Wouldn't come close to fitting in my Explorer. Luckily I brought the trailer hitch caddy and a LOT of rope. 125 mile trip back to my house at 45 miles an hour made for a relaxing time to smoke a few cigars.

Overall it looks to be grade A on the inside and grade B on the outside. All the shelves were there and in great shape. There is an electrical receptacle at the bottom of the humi to plug in an active humidification system and a switch for presumably the lights. Looks like damn good craftsmanship inside. A few scratches on the outside here and there but no biggie.

A couple things: It came with a Moist-n-Aire that looks to be in pretty good shape. I'm going to give it a chance to prove itself before I spend money on a different system. I'm going to put new weatherstripping at the edges where the glass doors seal. They slide quite nicely and seem to seal pretty damn good but the weatherstripping looks old. Quick $5 fix. Also, it has lights in the top that shine down through a (currently broken) translucent tile like you'd see in any drop ceiling. Not sure what I'm going to do with this. Guess I should see how hot the lights feel when on for a bit. I could easily seal up the top and go with no light, but if it the light doesn't run too hot (not like I'd leave it on for more than a minute or two anyway) I'll leave it as is. I also need to get the lock mechanism replaced as this one came with no keys.

Here's what I am starting with. Hope to have it in the house and plugged in and stabilizing in a few days.

pics in next post.

Patrick B · 03-13-2011, 12:47 PM

jesseboston81 · 03-13-2011, 01:09 PM

That's a nice looking humidor! You're so far down the slope I think I need binoculars to see you!

03-14-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jesseboston81

That's a nice looking humidor! You're so far down the slope I think I need binoculars to see you!

Very nice pickup!!

longknocker · 03-14-2011, 08:44 AM

Awesome, Patrick!

Enjoy That Humi & Keep The Pics Of Your Progress Posted!

T.G · 03-13-2011, 01:14 PM

Nice. Old B&M shop cabinet?

If heat is an issue with the lights, you can always go to LED.

Moist-n-Aires work fine, you just need an external hygrometer to set them as the dial numbers can be deceiving. Depending how long it was in use & sat, you might want to pull the top and look inside the tank for any growth and check the float. The company is very good about replacement parts (if needed) too.

Patrick B · 03-13-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Nice. Old B&M shop cabinet?

If heat is an issue with the lights, you can always go to LED.

Yep, going to test the lights out and I bet I end up switching to LED while it's still in the garage and easier to work on.

kelmac07 · 03-13-2011, 01:23 PM

Looking good!!

Have fun filling it up.

elderboy02 · 03-13-2011, 07:45 PM

Very nice!

Bill86 · 03-13-2011, 08:07 PM

Very nice humidor

Aero95 · 03-13-2011, 08:09 PM

Awesome!

chippewastud79 · 03-13-2011, 09:19 PM

Good work boss

HollywoodQue · 03-13-2011, 09:25 PM

Wow, that's a big azz humidor...it will be fun filling it up over time...nice grab

Ogre · 03-13-2011, 09:35 PM

Sweet pick up brother!!!!

waffle · 03-13-2011, 09:46 PM

Now I wish I would have come with you for the pick up

chippewastud79 · 03-13-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by waffle

Now I wish I would have come with you for the pick up

Now I wish I would have gotten an invite.

Patrick B · 03-14-2011, 01:00 AM

All my cigar boys (don't have Adam's number) bailed so I took my oldest daughter. With all the things she has going on it was a wonderful way to spend the day together chatting.

chippewastud79 · 03-14-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick B

All my cigar boys (don't have Adam's number) bailed so I took my oldest daughter. With all the things she has going on it was a wonderful way to spend the day together chatting.

That's more fun than going with any of us.

Mugen910 · 03-14-2011, 09:06 AM

Nice brother...I'd switch to LED and make sure it says out of any room with too many windows. You don't want the sun shining directly onto that baby.

BloodSpite · 03-14-2011, 09:49 AM

That is simply awesome!

How'd you find it if I can ask?

03-13-2011, 12:44 PM	#1
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	New 300 ct. Humidor 300 boxes, maybe. Picked up my new humidor yesterday. I knew it was big, but I was still a little shocked when I saw it in person. Wouldn't come close to fitting in my Explorer. Luckily I brought the trailer hitch caddy and a LOT of rope. 125 mile trip back to my house at 45 miles an hour made for a relaxing time to smoke a few cigars. Overall it looks to be grade A on the inside and grade B on the outside. All the shelves were there and in great shape. There is an electrical receptacle at the bottom of the humi to plug in an active humidification system and a switch for presumably the lights. Looks like damn good craftsmanship inside. A few scratches on the outside here and there but no biggie. A couple things: It came with a Moist-n-Aire that looks to be in pretty good shape. I'm going to give it a chance to prove itself before I spend money on a different system. I'm going to put new weatherstripping at the edges where the glass doors seal. They slide quite nicely and seem to seal pretty damn good but the weatherstripping looks old. Quick $5 fix. Also, it has lights in the top that shine down through a (currently broken) translucent tile like you'd see in any drop ceiling. Not sure what I'm going to do with this. Guess I should see how hot the lights feel when on for a bit. I could easily seal up the top and go with no light, but if it the light doesn't run too hot (not like I'd leave it on for more than a minute or two anyway) I'll leave it as is. I also need to get the lock mechanism replaced as this one came with no keys. Here's what I am starting with. Hope to have it in the house and plugged in and stabilizing in a few days. pics in next post.

03-13-2011, 12:47 PM	#2
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor

03-13-2011, 01:09 PM	#3
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor That's a nice looking humidor! You're so far down the slope I think I need binoculars to see you! __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

03-14-2011, 08:44 AM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Awesome, Patrick! Enjoy That Humi & Keep The Pics Of Your Progress Posted!

03-13-2011, 01:14 PM	#6
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Nice. Old B&M shop cabinet? If heat is an issue with the lights, you can always go to LED. Moist-n-Aires work fine, you just need an external hygrometer to set them as the dial numbers can be deceiving. Depending how long it was in use & sat, you might want to pull the top and look inside the tank for any growth and check the float. The company is very good about replacement parts (if needed) too. Last edited by T.G; 03-13-2011 at 01:21 PM.

03-13-2011, 01:23 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Looking good!! Have fun filling it up. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-13-2011, 07:45 PM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Very nice!

03-13-2011, 08:07 PM	#10
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Very nice humidor

03-13-2011, 08:09 PM	#11
Aero95 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Loveland Ohio Posts: 295 Trading: (2)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Awesome! __________________ "If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go." -- Mark Twain

03-13-2011, 09:19 PM	#12
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Good work boss __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-13-2011, 09:25 PM	#13
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,122 Trading: (46)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Wow, that's a big azz humidor...it will be fun filling it up over time...nice grab

03-13-2011, 09:35 PM	#14
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Sweet pick up brother!!!! __________________

03-13-2011, 09:46 PM	#15
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Now I wish I would have come with you for the pick up

03-14-2011, 01:00 AM	#17
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor All my cigar boys (don't have Adam's number) bailed so I took my oldest daughter. With all the things she has going on it was a wonderful way to spend the day together chatting.

03-14-2011, 09:06 AM	#19
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor Nice brother...I'd switch to LED and make sure it says out of any room with too many windows. You don't want the sun shining directly onto that baby. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

03-14-2011, 09:49 AM	#20
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	Re: New 300 ct. Humidor That is simply awesome! How'd you find it if I can ask?