Buried cigars?

07-26-2010, 04:25 PM

I live on a slab with no air conditioning. That means that the temps in my house in the summer are not good for storing cigars. Today, I came up with a great (but possibly crazy) idea that I wanted to run past y'all.

I'm thinking about digging a four foot deep hole and inserting an 8" diameter PVC pipe. I would then hang a travel caddy humidor inside the pipe at the depth needed to acheive 68-70 degrees. The top of the pipe would be capped and locked!

Does this seem totally crazy or like a fun and functional weekend project?

The cigars would only spend the hot summer months in the pipe. The others, they would spend in my house at 70*+-.

I need some encouragement/help to move forward.

longknocker · 07-26-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoosierguy

I live on a slab with no air conditioning. That means that the temps in my house in the summer are not good for storing cigars. Today, I came up with a great (but possibly crazy) idea that I wanted to run past y'all.

I'm thinking about digging a four foot deep hole and inserting an 8" diameter PVC pipe. I would then hang a travel caddy humidor inside the pipe at the depth needed to acheive 68-70 degrees. The top of the pipe would be capped and locked!

Does this seem totally crazy or like a fun and functional weekend project?

The cigars would only spend the hot summer months in the pipe. The others, they would spend in my house at 70*+-.

I need some encouragement/help to move forward.

Sounds Interesting, But what do I know?

GL!

MajorCaptSilly · 07-26-2010, 04:33 PM

I'm gonna say that's kinda crazy. For someone whose name is MajorCaptSilly to say it's crazy, it's pretty crazy. I say buy a cooler and put it in the coolest part of your house. It will insulate the contents from much of the heat on the outside and will also help regulate humidity. Remember, it only gets dangerous if the temp of your humidor gets above 80 degrees. I would also recommend freezing your cigars to kill off any beetles.

MCS

neoflex · 07-26-2010, 04:44 PM

Hmmm, 12 posts which means your new here. If you plan on sticking around and following through with your plan I say make the hole 8ft wide not 8". We are a bad influence and soon your collection will outgrow an 8" hole.

To stay on topic, I think your plan is pretty drastic. May want to do a search for Vino. May be a more practical solution.

07-26-2010, 04:51 PM

Burying them seems somewhat drastic. I would go with a vino if the funds permit, if they don't I would explore other options first.

I don't know if this would work, if it's a small enough number why not go with a small tupperware in the fridge with beads?

brigey57 · 07-28-2010, 12:34 PM

Ditto, keeps 'em cool and fresh!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I'm gonna say that's kinda crazy. For someone whose name is MajorCaptSilly to say it's crazy, it's pretty crazy. I say buy a cooler and put it in the coolest part of your house. It will insulate the contents from much of the heat on the outside and will also help regulate humidity. Remember, it only gets dangerous if the temp of your humidor gets above 80 degrees. I would also recommend freezing your cigars to kill off any beetles.

MCS

md4958 · 07-26-2010, 04:42 PM

I would love to encourage you, but it seems like a helluva lotta work to store a small amount of cigars. If youre gonna be storing less than a dozen cigars, I dont really think you have to worry about the temps. Freezing can help any beetle concerns, and if youre storing a lot more cigars you may want to consider a Vinotemp type unit.

If you search Freezing or Vinotemp here Im sure youll find a ton of info on it.

Commander Quan · 07-26-2010, 04:50 PM

If you are just talking about a small amount of cigars, like the amount you can fit into a caddy, I say just smoke them. They'll be fine.

Thread Jack//
Does anyone remember the guy at the other site who wanted to test the long term effects of aging, and wanted to bury a cooler in his yard filled with cigars and a hose running to the surface for fresh air?

gvarsity · 07-26-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

If you are just talking about a small amount of cigars, like the amount you can fit into a caddy, I say just smoke them. They'll be fine.

Thread Jack//
Does anyone remember the guy at the other site who wanted to test the long term effects of aging, and wanted to bury a cooler in his yard filled with cigars and a hose running to the surface for fresh air?

When I first read this I immediately back to that thread. He put down a bunch of cigars in like a footlocker or something planning on 10+ years of aging or something. Definitely pretty extreme.

Skywalker · 07-26-2010, 08:31 PM

I say get some balloons or a hot air balloon and float them up high where the air is much cooler!!!

groogs · 07-26-2010, 08:43 PM

I used to live in an apartment that got up to 90 during the summer. I bought a 150qt cooler and put my humidors in the cooler. I also put an ice pack wraped in a towel in the cooler and changed it daily. Doing that will keep your cigars cool without sucking all the humidy out of the air. It worked pretty well, and then I filled the cooler with cigars, and had to buy a house with AC. It may sound crazy, but so does digging a hole in the back yard for your cigars.

The best advice in my opinion is to freeze them and move on.

massphatness · 07-26-2010, 04:52 PM

Would there be dynamite involved? Your plan would be really cool with some dynamite to create the hole.

Or a Vino. But that's nowhere near as awe-inspiring.
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longknocker · 07-26-2010, 04:56 PM

I'm Still Interested in the concept! Wouldn't want to go to too much trouble or ruin any good cigars, though.

Prozac_Puros · 07-26-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massphatness

Would there be dynamite involved? Your plan would be really cool with some dynamite to create the hole.

Or a Vino. But that's nowhere near as awe-inspiring.
Posted via Mobile Device

I vote with Vin, Blow something up..... Oh and take pics

Thread bookmarked

icehog3 · 07-26-2010, 04:54 PM

Bury 'em. Bury 'em all, I say. That would be the coolest thing ever...well, except for that thing MajorCaptSilly did once.

longknocker · 07-26-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Bury 'em. Bury 'em all, I say. That would be the coolest thing ever...well, except for that thing MajorCaptSilly did once.

Glad someone's with me!

07-26-2010, 05:18 PM

Well, I do want to bury more than 10. I've quickly found out that I can save some money buying samplers. So, I would be storing 20-40 (probably).

If I do it, I'll be sure to post pictures. That's for sure!

waffle · 07-26-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoosierguy

Well, I do want to bury more than 10. I've quickly found out that I can save some money buying samplers. So, I would be storing 20-40 (probably).

If I do it, I'll be sure to post pictures. That's for sure!

The biggest concern I see is seepage from ground water... in Indiana, typically they say groundwater is about 30" below surface (also freeze line). You have to seriously consider the issues there.... but other than that, from a guy thats spent lots of time in large sewer pipe, your smoke will love the cool

07-26-2010, 05:42 PM

Water tight is not a problem. Solvent glued will take care of that.
The structure of choice has yet to be determined. I will work on it this Thursday.

Let me know if you have any suggestions!

dwoodward · 07-26-2010, 05:54 PM

Guy 1: Want a cigar man?
Guy 2: Yeah sure
Guy 1: Hold on I gotta go dig them up outta my backyard.
Guy 2: Okay... Wait.. What?!

07-26-2010, 04:25 PM	#1
Hoosierguy Guest Posts: n/a	Buried cigars? I live on a slab with no air conditioning. That means that the temps in my house in the summer are not good for storing cigars. Today, I came up with a great (but possibly crazy) idea that I wanted to run past y'all. I'm thinking about digging a four foot deep hole and inserting an 8" diameter PVC pipe. I would then hang a travel caddy humidor inside the pipe at the depth needed to acheive 68-70 degrees. The top of the pipe would be capped and locked! Does this seem totally crazy or like a fun and functional weekend project? The cigars would only spend the hot summer months in the pipe. The others, they would spend in my house at 70*+-. I need some encouragement/help to move forward.

07-26-2010, 04:33 PM	#3
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Buried cigars? I'm gonna say that's kinda crazy. For someone whose name is MajorCaptSilly to say it's crazy, it's pretty crazy. I say buy a cooler and put it in the coolest part of your house. It will insulate the contents from much of the heat on the outside and will also help regulate humidity. Remember, it only gets dangerous if the temp of your humidor gets above 80 degrees. I would also recommend freezing your cigars to kill off any beetles. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

07-26-2010, 04:44 PM	#4
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Buried cigars? Hmmm, 12 posts which means your new here. If you plan on sticking around and following through with your plan I say make the hole 8ft wide not 8". We are a bad influence and soon your collection will outgrow an 8" hole. To stay on topic, I think your plan is pretty drastic. May want to do a search for Vino. May be a more practical solution. __________________

07-26-2010, 04:51 PM	#5
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buried cigars? Burying them seems somewhat drastic. I would go with a vino if the funds permit, if they don't I would explore other options first. I don't know if this would work, if it's a small enough number why not go with a small tupperware in the fridge with beads?

07-26-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Buried cigars? I would love to encourage you, but it seems like a helluva lotta work to store a small amount of cigars. If youre gonna be storing less than a dozen cigars, I dont really think you have to worry about the temps. Freezing can help any beetle concerns, and if youre storing a lot more cigars you may want to consider a Vinotemp type unit. If you search Freezing or Vinotemp here Im sure youll find a ton of info on it. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-26-2010, 04:50 PM	#8
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Buried cigars? If you are just talking about a small amount of cigars, like the amount you can fit into a caddy, I say just smoke them. They'll be fine. Thread Jack// Does anyone remember the guy at the other site who wanted to test the long term effects of aging, and wanted to bury a cooler in his yard filled with cigars and a hose running to the surface for fresh air?

07-26-2010, 08:31 PM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Buried cigars? I say get some balloons or a hot air balloon and float them up high where the air is much cooler!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

07-26-2010, 08:43 PM	#11
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Buried cigars? I used to live in an apartment that got up to 90 during the summer. I bought a 150qt cooler and put my humidors in the cooler. I also put an ice pack wraped in a towel in the cooler and changed it daily. Doing that will keep your cigars cool without sucking all the humidy out of the air. It worked pretty well, and then I filled the cooler with cigars, and had to buy a house with AC. It may sound crazy, but so does digging a hole in the back yard for your cigars. The best advice in my opinion is to freeze them and move on.

07-26-2010, 04:52 PM	#12
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Buried cigars? Would there be dynamite involved? Your plan would be really cool with some dynamite to create the hole. Or a Vino. But that's nowhere near as awe-inspiring. Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2010, 04:56 PM	#13
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Buried cigars? I'm Still Interested in the concept! Wouldn't want to go to too much trouble or ruin any good cigars, though.

07-26-2010, 04:54 PM	#15
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: Buried cigars? Bury 'em. Bury 'em all, I say. That would be the coolest thing ever...well, except for that thing MajorCaptSilly did once. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-26-2010, 05:18 PM	#17
Hoosierguy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buried cigars? Well, I do want to bury more than 10. I've quickly found out that I can save some money buying samplers. So, I would be storing 20-40 (probably). If I do it, I'll be sure to post pictures. That's for sure!

07-26-2010, 05:42 PM	#19
Hoosierguy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buried cigars? Water tight is not a problem. Solvent glued will take care of that. The structure of choice has yet to be determined. I will work on it this Thursday. Let me know if you have any suggestions!

07-26-2010, 05:54 PM	#20
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Buried cigars? Guy 1: Want a cigar man? Guy 2: Yeah sure Guy 1: Hold on I gotta go dig them up outta my backyard. Guy 2: Okay... Wait.. What?!