First Ghetto Coolidor Questions.

DEZn00ts · 05-11-2018, 05:24 PM

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, 05:30 PM

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, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DEZn00ts

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, 05:41 PM

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Get the beads.

is there a cheap place to buy them? I only need a half a pound, right?

Chainsaw13 · 05-11-2018, 05:51 PM

http://www.cigarbeads.com

You can also buy Boveda packs until you get beads.

hammondc · 05-11-2018, 05:51 PM

I get my from heartfelt.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com

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

hammondc · 05-11-2018, 05:52 PM

They last a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG time, so its a good investment

DEZn00ts · 05-11-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

They last a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG time, so its a good investment

Well for what they do it's pretty cheap! Thanks!

dijit · 05-12-2018, 05:54 AM

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, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dijit

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, 04:28 PM

Temporarily use Bovida packs

Beklage · 05-17-2018, 03:04 PM

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Temporarily use Bovida packs

That’s what I did and it worked great

05-11-2018, 05:24 PM	#1
DEZn00ts What? I didn't catch that Join Date: May 2018 First Name: Xavier Location: Gary, Indiana Posts: 110 Trading: (0)	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.

05-11-2018, 05:30 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	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. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions. http://www.cigarbeads.com You can also buy Boveda packs until you get beads. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

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hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	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.

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hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions. They last a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG time, so its a good investment

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dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	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. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

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hwgoesit Luvin Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: gerard Location: CA Posts: 122 Trading: (0)	Re: First Ghetto Coolidor Questions. Temporarily use Bovida packs