Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) - Page 2

poker · 12-17-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

I travel a LOT for my sons hockey. Spend many a weekend in New England. Can I leave the travel humi in the car on those cold cold nights or is it just safer to take them in to the hotel room?

Personally I would try to minimize cigars going from one temperature extreme to another, so if it was me, I would take them inside.

12-17-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

Personally I would try to minimize cigars going from one temperature extreme to another, so if it was me, I would take them inside.

Thanks Kelly. That's what I have been doing all these years just cuz I didn't know for sure. Now I do.

poker · 12-17-2008, 10:23 AM

Can you imagine what it would be like lighting a cigar that had an internal temperature of 20F? I can only imagine it would be like trying to light the end of a popsicle.

GreekGodX · 04-19-2009, 12:14 PM

I already have 3 humi's
1. desktop 20 ct
2. desktop 50 ct.
3. Locker about 400 ct.

Just made another big order and I'm not going to have room. Considering a Cooler. How big of cooler do people normally use? I was looking at Rubbermaid 150 qt. marine cooler from Sam's club. I'm clueless as to how big 150qt. actually is. I know it's about 38 gallons which seems more then big enough. Should I get bigger? Smaller?

Also would a cigar oasis/hydra be warranted/recommended for something of this size? or should I just go with 65% beads? or both? I currently use the 65% beads in my humi's and I like them.

Da Klugs · 04-19-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I already have 3 humi's
1. desktop 20 ct
2. desktop 50 ct.
3. Locker about 400 ct.

Just made another big order and I'm not going to have room. Considering a Cooler. How big of cooler do people normally use? I was looking at Rubbermaid 150 qt. marine cooler from Sam's club. I'm clueless as to how big 150qt. actually is. I know it's about 38 gallons which seems more then big enough. Should I get bigger? Smaller?

Also would a cigar oasis/hydra be warranted/recommended for something of this size? or should I just go with 65% beads? or both? I currently use the 65% beads in my humi's and I like them.

Biggest you have the space to fit it in is my motto. You don't end up buying your next one because the first one was to big.

I bought one of those really big fishing coolers and you can get 1670 cigars in one. Maybe 1690.

It wont fit / stack in the closet though so I only have room for 1 under my desk. Have the big blue Colemans stacked in the closet.

DocLogic77 · 04-19-2009, 01:53 PM

Bigger the better. When I first got into this hobby I was told buy more storage than you think you will ever need. That was terrific advice.

bobarian · 04-19-2009, 03:41 PM

150qt cooler dimensions (L x W x H): 42.75 x 19.5 x 19.0

I actually prefer 48 qt coolers without wheels(unless you need a herf-a-dor)
You can get 4 for about the price of a 150qt. They are easier to store and you can separate your stock. Digging through a 150qt cooler for a single box can be a pain. You will need about 8ozs of beads for each cooler. Also you can set up different rh coolers if that is your preference.

WildBlueSooner · 04-19-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

150qt cooler dimensions (L x W x H): 42.75 x 19.5 x 19.0

I actually prefer 48 qt coolers without wheels(unless you need a herf-a-dor)
You can get 4 for about the price of a 150qt. They are easier to store and you can separate your stock. Digging through a 150qt cooler for a single box can be a pain. You will need about 8ozs of beads for each cooler. Also you can set up different rh coolers if that is your preference.

In fact I think I might be picking up a 48qt...if I dont get a vinotemp!

04-19-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

150qt cooler dimensions (L x W x H): 42.75 x 19.5 x 19.0
You will need about 8ozs of beads for each cooler.

Ok, I know I'm a fungy but what are beads? I'm assuming something for humidity? Thanks. I didn't think about the cooler idea.

04-19-2009, 06:31 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=beads

Great reading here.

04-19-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=beads

Great reading here.

Thanks Tabb

GreekGodX · 04-19-2009, 06:37 PM

I didn't really consider storage of the cooler. A 48 qt might be the way to go as far as not taking up too much space in my house. But in the end it might just be worth it to get the biggest one so I don't have to worry about it for a while.

AD720 · 04-19-2009, 06:48 PM

While the 150 qt coolers are really nice I've found that the 120 qt for more than half of the price work really well and hold almost the same amount. So for the same $$ you can get two 120 qts and have 80% more space.

XTRazzer · 04-19-2009, 06:52 PM

Here's two for the gurus...

Is the basement a good place to keep the humidor? Temperature stays low but is mold now a concern?

If I had a coolador but no basement and the apartment temperatures reach into 75°F during the day, how can I keep the inside of the coolador below 70°F?

Thanks.

AD720 · 04-19-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTRazzer

Here's two for the gurus...

Is the basement a good place to keep the humidor? Temperature stays low but is mold now a concern?

If I had a coolador but no basement and the apartment temperatures reach into 75°F during the day, how can I keep the inside of the coolador below 70°F?

Thanks.

My coolers live in the basement but my basement is not any more humid (most likely less humid) than the rest of the house so I'm not any more concerned about mold. I'm less worried about beetles when they are in the basement due to the lower temp.

I've heard of guys putting ice packs in ziplocks and toss them in the coolers.

ca21455 · 04-19-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTRazzer

Here's two for the gurus...

Is the basement a good place to keep the humidor? Temperature stays low but is mold now a concern?

If I had a coolador but no basement and the apartment temperatures reach into 75°F during the day, how can I keep the inside of the coolador below 70°F?

Thanks.

My cabinet is in the basement. Most of the basement is finished (except the room the cabinet is in) but the ventillation system is running in the room. During the winter it is dry just like the rest of the house. In the summer the humidity does get above 65% so I run a dehumidifier.

DocLogic77 · 04-19-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTRazzer

Here's two for the gurus...

Is the basement a good place to keep the humidor? Temperature stays low but is mold now a concern?

If I had a coolador but no basement and the apartment temperatures reach into 75°F during the day, how can I keep the inside of the coolador below 70°F?

Thanks.

I love the basement for storage. Now, if your basement smells like musty feet...maybe not.

icehog3 · 04-19-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DocLogic77

I love the basement for storage. Now, if your basement smells like musty feet...maybe not.

Have you been in my basement, Shawn?

GreekGodX · 04-20-2009, 07:56 PM

Update bought a cooler 70qt cooler from Costco today for $39.99 and got about 10 cigar boxes from the B&M too. Well on my way. Thanks for the help guys!

04-29-2009, 01:24 PM

Here's two very basic questions I'm surprised hasn't been asked in this thread:

-Cutters. Does using a basic guillotine cutter vs. a more expensive scissor-type cutter make any noticeable difference?

-Lighters. Is there anything horrible about regular Bic lighters that would warrant a $50+ jet flame lighter?

Thanks!

12-17-2008, 10:23 AM	#3
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Can you imagine what it would be like lighting a cigar that had an internal temperature of 20F? I can only imagine it would be like trying to light the end of a popsicle. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

04-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#4
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I already have 3 humi's 1. desktop 20 ct 2. desktop 50 ct. 3. Locker about 400 ct. Just made another big order and I'm not going to have room. Considering a Cooler. How big of cooler do people normally use? I was looking at Rubbermaid 150 qt. marine cooler from Sam's club. I'm clueless as to how big 150qt. actually is. I know it's about 38 gallons which seems more then big enough. Should I get bigger? Smaller? Also would a cigar oasis/hydra be warranted/recommended for something of this size? or should I just go with 65% beads? or both? I currently use the 65% beads in my humi's and I like them. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

04-19-2009, 01:53 PM	#6
DocLogic77 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shawn Location: Deliverance Country Posts: 504 Trading: (1)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Bigger the better. When I first got into this hobby I was told buy more storage than you think you will ever need. That was terrific advice. __________________ Talent wins games...heart wins championships. Go Steelers!

04-19-2009, 03:41 PM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) 150qt cooler dimensions (L x W x H): 42.75 x 19.5 x 19.0 I actually prefer 48 qt coolers without wheels(unless you need a herf-a-dor) You can get 4 for about the price of a 150qt. They are easier to store and you can separate your stock. Digging through a 150qt cooler for a single box can be a pain. You will need about 8ozs of beads for each cooler. Also you can set up different rh coolers if that is your preference.

04-19-2009, 06:31 PM	#10
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=beads Great reading here.

04-19-2009, 06:37 PM	#12
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I didn't really consider storage of the cooler. A 48 qt might be the way to go as far as not taking up too much space in my house. But in the end it might just be worth it to get the biggest one so I don't have to worry about it for a while. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

04-19-2009, 06:48 PM	#13
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) While the 150 qt coolers are really nice I've found that the 120 qt for more than half of the price work really well and hold almost the same amount. So for the same $$ you can get two 120 qts and have 80% more space.

04-19-2009, 06:52 PM	#14
XTRazzer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 131 Trading: (1)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Here's two for the gurus... Is the basement a good place to keep the humidor? Temperature stays low but is mold now a concern? If I had a coolador but no basement and the apartment temperatures reach into 75°F during the day, how can I keep the inside of the coolador below 70°F? Thanks.

04-20-2009, 07:56 PM	#19
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Update bought a cooler 70qt cooler from Costco today for $39.99 and got about 10 cigar boxes from the B&M too. Well on my way. Thanks for the help guys! __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

04-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#20
Chingo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Here's two very basic questions I'm surprised hasn't been asked in this thread: -Cutters. Does using a basic guillotine cutter vs. a more expensive scissor-type cutter make any noticeable difference? -Lighters. Is there anything horrible about regular Bic lighters that would warrant a $50+ jet flame lighter? Thanks!