Coolers for storage

DBall · 04-07-2011, 09:20 AM

I was searching for something bigger and found these:

http://www.target.com/Iris-Stor-All-.../dp/B000KA33Q8

81 qt each... and 4 for, like, $130 shipped total... not to mention airtight?

Sweet.

I'm gonna fill two of them (by emptying out the 2 other, non-matching coolers I have full already), throw some beads in there, and lose them in a nice and cool area.

Running out of space sucks... this should keep that problem at bay for a time.

Mugen910 · 04-07-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Running out of space sucks...

What a horrible problem to have sir!

replicant_argent · 04-07-2011, 09:29 AM

looks like awesome X4 to me, Dan. A very enviable problem to have.

04-07-2011, 09:33 AM

Very nice plan!!!

OLS · 04-07-2011, 09:43 AM

IF they are airtight, that sounds good. And hell most coolers can't even get that part
right. Of course true, perfect airtightness is not the ultimate goal, but most of the
storage stuff that LOOKS like that is a far cry from acceptable. The more I look at em
though, the airtighter they get.

DBall · 04-07-2011, 09:47 AM

Now I just need to bite the bullet and buy beads...

wayner123 · 04-07-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Now I just need to bite the bullet and buy beads...

If they are insulated and truly airtight, you will only need 1/4 to 1/2 of the amount beads the heartfelt calculator recommends.

chand · 04-07-2011, 10:12 AM

Interesting. I've managed to fill two coolers already so an upgrade may be in the works.

wayner123 · 04-07-2011, 10:50 AM

Not to be a debbie downer, but I would try to see if your local Target has these so you can see if they are truly "airtight". Sometimes manuf. use these terms very loosely. I would also wonder on the thickness of the side walls. The advantage of traditional coolers (the ones used for cold/hot items) is that the sides are filled with foam and thus can regulate temps much better. If the sides are thin and not insulated, they would have greater fluctuation of temps. If you can't find them at Target, give Iris a call.

Here is a link to the tote: http://www.irisusainc.com/p-590-sia-760d.aspx

DBall · 04-07-2011, 10:56 AM

I was thinking of that, but I'm a fan of ease... I just ordered them and figure that if they suck, I'll take em to target and get my money back. A few reviews I've read have people saying they are, indeed, airtight.

As for the temp issue... I bet they do have fairly thin walls, that's why I was saying I was gonna bury them in a closet somewhere... in a cool room

I have a place in mind where temps shouldn't fluctuate too much.

I plan on keeping my one cooler for my super special boxes, though, and use these here for regular production stuff.

SvilleKid · 04-07-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

Not to be a debbie downer, but I would try to see if your local Target has these so you can see if they are truly "airtight". Sometimes manuf. use these terms very loosely. I would also wonder on the thickness of the side walls. The advantage of traditional coolers (the ones used for cold/hot items) is that the sides are filled with foam and thus can regulate temps much better. If the sides are thin and not insulated, they would have greater fluctuation of temps. If you can't find them at Target, give Iris a call.

This would be my concern, as well.

DBall · 04-08-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

This would be my concern, as well.

Temperature controlled room... heat and electricity is included in my rent...

357 · 04-08-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Temperature controlled room... heat and electricity is included in my rent...

My basement doesn't fluctuate much, between 55 and 65 year round. Perfect assuming I have a nice airtight container. Thanks for the link Dan.

04-07-2011, 10:57 AM

$120 with free bullseye shipping? Not bad. If you have a AAA card I suggest doing it through the AAA site to get another 10% off.

hotreds · 04-07-2011, 11:04 AM

OLS · 04-07-2011, 12:43 PM

I think I eye-balled that product at Bihg Lahts one day and thought HMMmmm...
But after I inspected it, I passed...not because it was a bad product but because
my supply of cigars is actually dwindling at present and I'm freeing up coolers, not
taking on new chirrens.

Skywalker · 04-07-2011, 02:59 PM

Nice find, Dan!

MiamiE · 04-08-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

my supply of cigars is actually dwindling at present and I'm freeing up coolers...

massphatness · 04-07-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

I'm gonna fill two of them (by emptying out the 2 other, non-matching coolers I have full already)

Anal retentive much, Dan?

DBall · 04-07-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Anal retentive much, Dan?

Hahahaha... you have no idea. You do know that I have all my boxes on a spreadsheet, right? No, seriously. I do.

04-07-2011, 09:20 AM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Coolers for storage I was searching for something bigger and found these: http://www.target.com/Iris-Stor-All-.../dp/B000KA33Q8 81 qt each... and 4 for, like, $130 shipped total... not to mention airtight? Sweet. I'm gonna fill two of them (by emptying out the 2 other, non-matching coolers I have full already), throw some beads in there, and lose them in a nice and cool area. Running out of space sucks... this should keep that problem at bay for a time. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

04-07-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Coolers for storage looks like awesome X4 to me, Dan. A very enviable problem to have. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-07-2011, 09:33 AM	#4
Christiel49 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Coolers for storage Very nice plan!!!

04-07-2011, 09:43 AM	#5
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Coolers for storage IF they are airtight, that sounds good. And hell most coolers can't even get that part right. Of course true, perfect airtightness is not the ultimate goal, but most of the storage stuff that LOOKS like that is a far cry from acceptable. The more I look at em though, the airtighter they get.

04-07-2011, 09:47 AM	#6
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Coolers for storage Now I just need to bite the bullet and buy beads... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

04-07-2011, 10:12 AM	#8
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Coolers for storage Interesting. I've managed to fill two coolers already so an upgrade may be in the works.

04-07-2011, 10:50 AM	#9
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Coolers for storage Not to be a debbie downer, but I would try to see if your local Target has these so you can see if they are truly "airtight". Sometimes manuf. use these terms very loosely. I would also wonder on the thickness of the side walls. The advantage of traditional coolers (the ones used for cold/hot items) is that the sides are filled with foam and thus can regulate temps much better. If the sides are thin and not insulated, they would have greater fluctuation of temps. If you can't find them at Target, give Iris a call. Here is a link to the tote: http://www.irisusainc.com/p-590-sia-760d.aspx __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

04-07-2011, 10:56 AM	#10
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Coolers for storage I was thinking of that, but I'm a fan of ease... I just ordered them and figure that if they suck, I'll take em to target and get my money back. A few reviews I've read have people saying they are, indeed, airtight. As for the temp issue... I bet they do have fairly thin walls, that's why I was saying I was gonna bury them in a closet somewhere... in a cool room I have a place in mind where temps shouldn't fluctuate too much. I plan on keeping my one cooler for my super special boxes, though, and use these here for regular production stuff. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

04-07-2011, 10:57 AM	#14
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Coolers for storage $120 with free bullseye shipping? Not bad. If you have a AAA card I suggest doing it through the AAA site to get another 10% off.

04-07-2011, 11:04 AM	#15
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Coolers for storage __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-07-2011, 12:43 PM	#16
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Coolers for storage I think I eye-balled that product at Bihg Lahts one day and thought HMMmmm... But after I inspected it, I passed...not because it was a bad product but because my supply of cigars is actually dwindling at present and I'm freeing up coolers, not taking on new chirrens. Last edited by OLS; 04-07-2011 at 12:51 PM.

04-07-2011, 02:59 PM	#17
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Coolers for storage Nice find, Dan! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!