EdgeStar Humidors?

Hello,

I've heard people using these EdgeStar winecoolors to store their cigars. I know it controls temperature which is great, but do they also have a built in device to control humidity? Because I know wines need to be stored in proper humidity as well so the cork on the bottle doesn't split or crack.

Thanks guys.

[SSDVC]

A few ounces (proper amount to be determined by space) of the correct humidity beads (I used Shilia (?) beads) some draws from Chasden and season well for a few days/week and it should be ready for your sticks. I love mine, new @ $130 shipped from Compact Appliance.

Lots of great advice here and plenty on the Edgestar.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Nickerson

I know wines need to be stored in proper humidity as well so the cork on the bottle doesn't split or crack.

Where did you get this idea? Wine storage requires a relatively stable humidity but it really has nothing to do with maintaining the cork. In general red wine bottles are stored on their sides to age, this provides all the moisture the cork will need for hundreds of years.

[Brutus2600]

Search through forums, there are plenty of posts about taking a wine cooler and turning it into a temperature regulated humidor The biggest names in wine coolers that are used are Edgestar and Vinotemp. The gist of it is you take the wine cooler, plug the drain (so it's completely sealed), and use a humidification device (such as beads) inside the cooler, and you can keep your cigars at a good temp and a good humi with very little effort.

[Bill86]

With these humidors would you want to line the inside with spanish cedar. They seem like very cheap options for a decent size cigar humidor that looks good. Or is it the same thing as a coolidor and you just put cigars and beads in and it's a done deal.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Bill86

With these humidors would you want to line the inside with spanish cedar. They seem like very cheap options for a decent size cigar humidor that looks good. Or is it the same thing as a coolidor and you just put cigars and beads in and it's a done deal.

A wine cooler is basically the same as a cooler but they have active cooling systems. Most are thermo-electric so they do not use a compressor like a regular refrigerator. You do not need to line them as most storage is in boxes or some buy drawers like those made by Chasden.

Originally Posted by bobarian

Where did you get this idea? Wine storage requires a relatively stable humidity but it really has nothing to do with maintaining the cork. In general red wine bottles are stored on their sides to age, this provides all the moisture the cork will need for hundreds of years.

Thanks for the info. Didn't know that. I'm not into wine at all (yet), so I go by what others tell me. I heard that wines need to be stored with a certain humidity on other cigar forums. At first it seemed like a weird notion since it doesn't seem like it would effect the wine at all, but then the whole cork thing kind of made sense. But it seems like if that was the problem they would have found a more practical solution ages ago, like rubber corks or something like that.

[s15driftking]

I have an edgestar. it is identical to the vino (neither have humidity controls). You cant go wrong with it!

[s15driftking]

to bump edgestar... look at this wooden cased version? i like!

http://www.compactappliance.com/TWR2...efault,pd.html

[hammondc]

nice bump. I'll have to stay on the lookout for one of those.

[jaymz]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

to bump edgestar... look at this wooden cased version? i like!

http://www.compactappliance.com/TWR2...efault,pd.html

I have this one, the only problem i had with it was the original shelves that come inside are stained and smell horrible. It took me about a month to air it out before i could start putting cigars in it.

Other than that it's been the perfect no-fuss humidor. I keep the temp on the warmest setting and tons of shilala beads in it.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...postcount=1753

[dwoodward]

Originally Posted by jaymz

I have this one, the only problem i had with it was the original shelves that come inside are stained and smell horrible. It took me about a month to air it out before i could start putting cigars in it.

Other than that it's been the perfect no-fuss humidor. I keep the temp on the warmest setting and tons of shilala beads in it.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...postcount=1753

That looks amazing. The only think keeping me back from getting one is the cost of the drawers and shelves. Do you remember how much chasden charged for them?

[jaymz]

Originally Posted by dwoodward

That looks amazing. The only think keeping me back from getting one is the cost of the drawers and shelves. Do you remember how much chasden charged for them?

he's got prices listed here

http://www.chasidorhumidors.com/

[AlohaStyle]

Originally Posted by Brutus2600

The gist of it is you take the wine cooler, plug the drain (so it's completely sealed), and use a humidification device (such as beads) inside the cooler, and you can keep your cigars at a good temp and a good humi with very little effort.

That's debatable and a personal preference. Some people have had condensation issues (like me) so we do not plug the drain. No condensation issues and my beads keep the RH rock steady... Some people create a condensation drip pan on the bottom, but I just prefer using the drain hole like it's supposed to work and I've had no problems keeping the correct humidity.