My little coolidor project

0002S · 01-29-2010, 07:53 PM

I wanted a small singles unit that would hold 50-70 cigars. (I won't keep more than 30 in this)

The mission was to keep it under $130 and have it hold 65-70 temp/rh.

1. Coolidor - $79
2. (2) trays - $20
3. 1/2 lb beads/bag - $20
4. Hygrometer - $12

I went over my budget by $1

After a few days to get it set up and hygrometer calibrated, it works well and hold temp/rh perfect. We will see how long it last be for it breaks and I have to modify it....

01-29-2010, 08:12 PM

that is very interesting, what is the actual unit made from? is it some sort of wine cooler?

0002S · 01-29-2010, 08:25 PM

Small 8 bottle wine cooler

01-29-2010, 08:28 PM

Nice looking setup you have there. Kudos!

Where did you get those trays, if you don't mind me asking?

01-29-2010, 08:34 PM

can all wine coolers be turned into humi's? excuse my ignorance. I have a buddy with like a 30 bottle figidair that is in his garage rotting.

AD720 · 01-29-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dubs chops

can all wine coolers be turned into humi's? excuse my ignorance. I have a buddy with like a 30 bottle figidair that is in his garage rotting.

If you want to use the cooling feature of a refrigerator most people would say you need a thermoelectric fridge. A traditional condenser will cause large humidity swings.

01-29-2010, 08:38 PM

is that like the little dorm fridge's?

AD720 · 01-29-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dubs chops

is that like the little dorm fridge's?

The dorm style fridges would be condenser. You want a Vinotemp or similar. Most wine fridges are thermoelectric.

0002S · 01-29-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

If you want to use the cooling feature of a refrigerator most people would say you need a thermoelectric fridge. A traditional condenser will cause large humidity swings.

+1

captain53 · 01-30-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dubs chops

can all wine coolers be turned into humi's? excuse my ignorance. I have a buddy with like a 30 bottle figidair that is in his garage rotting.

Usually anything over 28 bottles is compressor cooled and 28 or less is Thermoelectric cooled.

Barteur · 01-31-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Deputy

Nice looking setup you have there. Kudos!

Where did you get those trays, if you don't mind me asking?

If I recall well I bought mine from our friend at cigarmony

0002S · 01-29-2010, 08:35 PM

www cheaphumidor com (there on eBay as well)

eber · 01-30-2010, 10:48 AM

Yes thermoelectric is preferred however I know some that use regular compressor type fridges without much issue, I believe Scott (Shilala) used compressor ones. The swings in RH are not as much of an issue if you mainly keep boxes in them because the boxes will help buffer the RH and the sticks inside them will stay at a fairly constant RH because it takes a while for the humidity to work its way into the boxes.

Subvet642 · 01-30-2010, 04:14 PM

Nice work; it gives me some ideas!

captain53 · 01-30-2010, 04:23 PM

That is a very nice little setup.

Gives me an idea. I have a 28 bottle unit but have a major overflow problem and I could use one of those for my ready to smoke stix and my big unit for aging.

Thanks for sharing!

0002S · 01-30-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

That is a very nice little setup.

Gives me an idea. I have a 28 bottle unit but have a major overflow problem and I could use one of those for my ready to smoke stix and my big unit for aging.

Thanks for sharing!

Smokin Gator · 01-30-2010, 05:14 PM

That is really sweet. It would make a great little desktop!!

captain53 · 01-30-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

That is really sweet. It would make a great little desktop!!

Like you need a humidor - running out of space already?

01-30-2010, 06:41 PM

Not to thread jack, but is there a big demand for the little units?

I have seen the little ones in a lot of stores, best buy even has them, and just never gave them a second glance.

Chas

0002S · 01-30-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasDen

Not to thread jack, but is there a big demand for the little units?

I have seen the little ones in a lot of stores, best buy even has them, and just never gave them a second glance.

Chas

Yes, HUGE demand and growing minute by minute. I officially offer mine as a test unit for your new line of tiny coolidor draws.

Seriously though, probably not, unless one wants a single stick unit or office unit.

PM me if you want internal dimension measurements.

01-29-2010, 07:53 PM	#1
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	My little coolidor project I wanted a small singles unit that would hold 50-70 cigars. (I won't keep more than 30 in this) The mission was to keep it under $130 and have it hold 65-70 temp/rh. 1. Coolidor - $79 2. (2) trays - $20 3. 1/2 lb beads/bag - $20 4. Hygrometer - $12 I went over my budget by $1 After a few days to get it set up and hygrometer calibrated, it works well and hold temp/rh perfect. We will see how long it last be for it breaks and I have to modify it....

01-29-2010, 08:12 PM	#2
dubs chops Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My little coolidor project that is very interesting, what is the actual unit made from? is it some sort of wine cooler?

01-29-2010, 08:25 PM	#3
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: My little coolidor project Small 8 bottle wine cooler

01-29-2010, 08:28 PM	#4
Deputy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My little coolidor project Nice looking setup you have there. Kudos! Where did you get those trays, if you don't mind me asking?

01-29-2010, 08:34 PM	#5
dubs chops Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My little coolidor project can all wine coolers be turned into humi's? excuse my ignorance. I have a buddy with like a 30 bottle figidair that is in his garage rotting.

01-29-2010, 08:38 PM	#7
dubs chops Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My little coolidor project is that like the little dorm fridge's?

01-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#12
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: My little coolidor project www cheaphumidor com (there on eBay as well)

01-30-2010, 10:48 AM	#13
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: My little coolidor project Yes thermoelectric is preferred however I know some that use regular compressor type fridges without much issue, I believe Scott (Shilala) used compressor ones. The swings in RH are not as much of an issue if you mainly keep boxes in them because the boxes will help buffer the RH and the sticks inside them will stay at a fairly constant RH because it takes a while for the humidity to work its way into the boxes.

01-30-2010, 04:14 PM	#14
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: My little coolidor project Nice work; it gives me some ideas! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-30-2010, 04:23 PM	#15
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: My little coolidor project That is a very nice little setup. Gives me an idea. I have a 28 bottle unit but have a major overflow problem and I could use one of those for my ready to smoke stix and my big unit for aging. Thanks for sharing!

01-30-2010, 05:14 PM	#17
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: My little coolidor project That is really sweet. It would make a great little desktop!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

01-30-2010, 06:41 PM	#19
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My little coolidor project Not to thread jack, but is there a big demand for the little units? I have seen the little ones in a lot of stores, best buy even has them, and just never gave them a second glance. Chas