Edgestar, Avanti, Vinotemp

[waffle]

I have recently found a 28 bottle vinotemp for 100 bones more than an edgestar... question is: is it worth it or should I take that cash and throw it into more smokes?

[bsmokin]

I think it really comes down to where you live, where you'll keep the humidor, and the ambient temps around there.

If you plan on keeping the fridge plugged in for the cooling, then it sounds like the Vino may be better, since if can maintain a more ideal lower temp (70 degs?).

If you're not going to need the cooling, the Edgestar seems like the way to go...

Originally Posted by waffle

I have recently found a 28 bottle vinotemp for 100 bones more than an edgestar... question is: is it worth it or should I take that cash and throw it into more smokes?

[kydsid]

Originally Posted by bsmokin

If you're not going to need the cooling, the Edgestar seems like the way to go...

If you aren't going to need the cooling Igloo is the way to go.

[bsmokin]

No chasden draws for an igloo

Also, you can't beat the seal on a fridge.

Originally Posted by kydsid

If you aren't going to need the cooling Igloo is the way to go.

[waffle]

Originally Posted by bsmokin

I think it really comes down to where you live, where you'll keep the humidor, and the ambient temps around there.

If you plan on keeping the fridge plugged in for the cooling, then it sounds like the Vino may be better, since if can maintain a more ideal lower temp (70 degs?).

If you're not going to need the cooling, the Edgestar seems like the way to go...

Well, we normally keep the house ~ 75 and itll be stored in the basement about 72, so I'm thinking a vino will be better for me as I'll want to keep them cooler than that (reading about the beetles terrifies me)... thanks for the help!

[Giants85]

Originally Posted by bsmokin

I think it really comes down to where you live, where you'll keep the humidor, and the ambient temps around there.

If you plan on keeping the fridge plugged in for the cooling, then it sounds like the Vino may be better, since if can maintain a more ideal lower temp (70 degs?).

If you're not going to need the cooling, the Edgestar seems like the way to go...

From what I've read, I don't believe there is much of an issue with keeping the cigars cooler than 70, I think 60-70 is usually fine. It may be harder to maintain your desired RH at lower temps but if you are using beads this will more than likely not be an issue.

If you feel 60 is too low, you could always look into getting an external temp control. Can probably pick one up between $50 and $75, this will allow you keep the cigars right where you prefer them. But, at that point, the vino may be around the same price?

If you are lucky you can sometimes find the edgestar as an open box item at Compact Appliance for around $100, which is where I got mine.