Coolidor

[Dscott]

What are some things one need to set one up
I need to add some more room for overflow of cigars
Thanks in advance

[TJarv]

Originally Posted by Dscott

What are some things one need to set one up
I need to add some more room for overflow of cigars
Thanks in advance

Humidification, hygrometer, and a little bit of cedar helps

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by TJarv

Humidification, hygrometer, and a little bit of cedar helps

And a very big cooler.

[Gabe215]

Cigars to fill it up!! They also help regulate humidity along with cedar!

[Dscott]

thank you all

[SvilleKid]

A sunny day to leave it open (empty) to air out and lose any "plastic" smell. Cheap and effective.

[AdamJoshua]

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

A sunny day to leave it open (empty) to air out and lose any "plastic" smell. Cheap and effective.

+1

and you can wash it out with a baking soda / water mix... that'll help too.

[Lockspur]

Step 1: obtain cooler. 152quart Igloo can be had at Academy for $85

Step 2: Wipe down interior with rubbing alcohol, followed by a clean paper towel with distilled water.

Step 3: Let air dry 24 hours. Sunlight optional.

Step 4: Fill with cedar boxes (obtained from your local B&M or us). This will help with the plastic odor and help to aromatically season the box (worked for mine).

Step 5: Obtain humification beads. I'm a fan of Shilala Beads. Plus it's fun to say 5 times fast. ALWAYS buy more than the specs call for. If the calculations say buy 1 pound, buy 1.5.

Step 6: Obtain hygrometer. Calibrate it using these here instructions.

Step 7: Remove all boxes from cooler, place beads (65% recommended) and hygrometer in cooler.

Step 8: Close door.

Step 9: Leave door closed for a week. MINIMUM!

Step 10: After one week, open door to check hygrometer. You should be close to 65% if not right on it.

Step 11: Fill box with smokes...preferably in cedar boxes. Mainly because it smells amazing.

Step 12: Don't freak out if the hygrometer drops for a week. It will bounce back in time. If after a month, you find your readings are consistently low, follow the instructions sent with your beads to increase humidity.

Step 13: ???

Step 14: Profit!!

[ky70]

The above post has some great details and can be useful as a guide.

A couple things I did/do differently on the most recent cooler I setup was use kitty litter to stabilize humidity. I had my cooler running, filled with cigars and holding humidity at 65-67 in less than 48 hours. It has maintained that humidity for 2 months...maintenance free.

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by Lockspur

Step 1: obtain cooler. 152quart Igloo can be had at Academy for $85

Step 2: Wipe down interior with rubbing alcohol, followed by a clean paper towel with distilled water.

Step 3: Let air dry 24 hours. Sunlight optional.

Step 4: Fill with cedar boxes (obtained from your local B&M or us). This will help with the plastic odor and help to aromatically season the box (worked for mine).

Step 5: Obtain humification beads. I'm a fan of Shilala Beads. Plus it's fun to say 5 times fast. ALWAYS buy more than the specs call for. If the calculations say buy 1 pound, buy 1.5.

Step 6: Obtain hygrometer. Calibrate it using these here instructions.

Step 7: Remove all boxes from cooler, place beads (65% recommended) and hygrometer in cooler.

Step 8: Close door.

Step 9: Leave door closed for a week. MINIMUM!

Step 10: After one week, open door to check hygrometer. You should be close to 65% if not right on it.

Step 11: Fill box with smokes...preferably in cedar boxes. Mainly because it smells amazing.

Step 12: Don't freak out if the hygrometer drops for a week. It will bounce back in time. If after a month, you find your readings are consistently low, follow the instructions sent with your beads to increase humidity.

Step 13: ???

Step 14: Profit!!

This is a great list - thanks for sharing!

[Dscott]

Thanks for all the help

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

Some very helpful info in this thread! I'm planning a Coolidore too, because there are boxes of cigars in my future