Vino Tempature Issue Question

kelmac07 · 08-05-2009, 09:40 AM

I just purchased a Haier 18 ct vino four days ago (picture is below), and have a question/concern about the tempature.

Interior dimensions are 13.5" in deep X 8.5" in wide X 36" in high.

The tempature is set on the lowest configuration and is reading between
61-63 degrees F (seems this is the "warmest" it will get). Humidity is dead on at 65% (where I like it). I have the vino filled with old cedar cigar boxes for storage. Are there any issues storing cigars at this tempature? I know the ideal tempature is 65-70 degrees. This vino has no drain hole, two fans, and I am using Scott Shilalas beads for RH control.

What effect, if any, will this have on my sticks?
Dry them out faster?
Am I ok to start storing sticks?
Am I worrying about this too much? LOL!!

Any thoughts/comments are welcomed. Thanks in advance!!

tchariya · 08-05-2009, 09:50 AM

How much higher is the ambient temperature in the room you placed your vino?
I only plug in my unit when the ambient temp is high (and that is rare).

I wouldn't be worried too much about your temperature being in that range. the higher the temperature obviously the more likely beetles might gestate and hatch. You are safer to keep your temp at the lower range of 60s for that matter.

kelmac07 · 08-05-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tchariya

How much higher is the ambient temperature in the room you placed your vino?
I only plug in my unit when the ambient temp is high (and that is rare).

I wouldn't be worried too much about your temperature being in that range. the higher the temperature obviously the more likely beetles might gestate and hatch. You are safer to keep your temp at the lower range of 60s for that matter.

Tempature in the room where I am storing them is, give or take, 65-67 degrees (wife likes it cold...LOL). Thanks for the comments guys!!

shilala · 08-05-2009, 09:52 AM

Sofaman keeps his sticks that cold. It's fine. He likes them that way.
I don't like smoking cold cigars. Don't know why, it just ain't right.
You can always set a little 50 count on top and move the cold ones you want to smoke up there to warm up.
Yes, you're okay to load it up.
Have fun!!!

spooble · 08-05-2009, 09:52 AM

I think you're good to go. I've never read anything about low temperatures affecting cigars (at least until you get down near freezing). Also, if your hygro is reading 65%, you're golden. Theoretically, your cigars should contain the same amount of moisture at 60*/65% as they do at 70*/65% thanks to the "relative" in "relative humidity".

shilala · 08-05-2009, 10:07 AM

You're also required by law to post pics when she's all filled up.

kelmac07 · 08-05-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

You're also required by law to post pics when she's all filled up.

I know Scott!! LOL!!

Blindjimme · 08-05-2009, 11:46 AM

That's a good looking vino, nice size.

shilala · 08-05-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindjimme

That's a good looking vino, nice size.

I saw one at Lowe's the other day. They're tall and skinny.
Sexy, too.

skibumdc · 08-05-2009, 10:09 AM

No issue at all.

08-05-2009, 12:21 PM

If they're too cold, nuke em for a few seconds.

kelmac07 · 08-05-2009, 03:29 PM

Since Shilala said "required by law", here are the pics...

With the inside light on:

Closed:

Door open:

tchariya · 08-05-2009, 10:44 PM

Ma nthis vino would look so cool on its side on a shelf somewhere....door opening downwards.

might make for a better way to arrange boxes horizontally lengthwise!!

08-05-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tchariya

Ma nthis vino would look so cool on its side on a shelf somewhere....door opening downwards.

might make for a better way to arrange boxes horizontally lengthwise!!

Dude that's freaky,

I was thinking the same thing and trying to figure out a way to enclose it

Chas

shilala · 08-05-2009, 03:31 PM

Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott

kelmac07 · 08-05-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott

I now Scott!! Thanks for the vote of confidence...LOL!!

shilala · 08-05-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I now Scott!! Thanks for the vote of confidence...LOL!!

TXRebel · 08-05-2009, 05:07 PM

You could get a temp controller, they run about $60 to $80 for a Johnson Controls.

yourchoice · 08-05-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott

The Leaning Tower of Tatuaje!

JohnnyKay5 · 08-05-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott

BUY AN ARISTO! Has this CPT ever steared you wrong Mr. Maduro Lover?!?!

08-05-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Vino Tempature Issue Question I just purchased a Haier 18 ct vino four days ago (picture is below), and have a question/concern about the tempature. Interior dimensions are 13.5" in deep X 8.5" in wide X 36" in high. The tempature is set on the lowest configuration and is reading between 61-63 degrees F (seems this is the "warmest" it will get). Humidity is dead on at 65% (where I like it). I have the vino filled with old cedar cigar boxes for storage. Are there any issues storing cigars at this tempature? I know the ideal tempature is 65-70 degrees. This vino has no drain hole, two fans, and I am using Scott Shilalas beads for RH control. What effect, if any, will this have on my sticks? Dry them out faster? Am I ok to start storing sticks? Am I worrying about this too much? LOL!! Any thoughts/comments are welcomed. Thanks in advance!!

08-05-2009, 09:50 AM	#2
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question How much higher is the ambient temperature in the room you placed your vino? I only plug in my unit when the ambient temp is high (and that is rare). I wouldn't be worried too much about your temperature being in that range. the higher the temperature obviously the more likely beetles might gestate and hatch. You are safer to keep your temp at the lower range of 60s for that matter.

08-05-2009, 09:52 AM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question Sofaman keeps his sticks that cold. It's fine. He likes them that way. I don't like smoking cold cigars. Don't know why, it just ain't right. You can always set a little 50 count on top and move the cold ones you want to smoke up there to warm up. Yes, you're okay to load it up. Have fun!!! __________________

08-05-2009, 09:52 AM	#5
spooble Palmetto State Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chad Location: SC Posts: 277 Trading: (58)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question I think you're good to go. I've never read anything about low temperatures affecting cigars (at least until you get down near freezing). Also, if your hygro is reading 65%, you're golden. Theoretically, your cigars should contain the same amount of moisture at 60/65% as they do at 70/65% thanks to the "relative" in "relative humidity".

08-05-2009, 10:07 AM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question You're also required by law to post pics when she's all filled up. __________________

08-05-2009, 11:46 AM	#8
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question That's a good looking vino, nice size.

08-05-2009, 10:09 AM	#10
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question No issue at all. __________________ The Dude abides

08-05-2009, 12:21 PM	#11
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question If they're too cold, nuke em for a few seconds.

08-05-2009, 03:29 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question Since Shilala said "required by law", here are the pics... With the inside light on: Closed: Door open:

08-05-2009, 10:44 PM	#13
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question Ma nthis vino would look so cool on its side on a shelf somewhere....door opening downwards. might make for a better way to arrange boxes horizontally lengthwise!!

08-05-2009, 03:31 PM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question Dear Mac, You suck at cigar Tetris. With Love, Scott __________________

08-05-2009, 05:07 PM	#18
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Vino Tempature Issue Question You could get a temp controller, they run about $60 to $80 for a Johnson Controls. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."