Pictures - My First Humidor - Page 2

itsme_timd · 10-19-2009, 12:44 AM

Very nice start, congrats!

I remember getting my first humi. I put 5 sticks in it and said "Man, I'll NEVER fill this thing up!"

10-19-2009, 01:00 AM

Dangle I live in California with no AC and started with a similar Humi. The temp in the house stayed around 80F everyday for a week and the next thing you know I had a holes in a cigar and beetle larvae. I had to chuck the cigar, freeze everything, and it worried me a lot afterwards. As I searched for answers I found the nest option for ME was a wine fridge. I found one for $50 at a thrift shop and have been shopping Craigslist for a second one. Temperature IS an issue. Like the setup though. Good luck!

10-19-2009, 07:29 AM

I moved it toward a window, and temps are around 74 degrees, is this ok? Also if I get a bigger humidor with more room inside, would it be easier to keep cooler, or more difficult. I ran out of room in this one anyways.

longknocker · 10-19-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangle

I moved it toward a window, and temps are around 74 degrees, is this ok? Also if I get a bigger humidor with more room inside, would it be easier to keep cooler, or more difficult. I ran out of room in this one anyways.

74 Should be OK. I Keep The Majority of My Sticks in 3 "Coolidors". I Prefer The Marine Igloo 48 or so Qt. with Scott's Beads To Maintain RH @ 65. In Fact Scott (Shilala) Is Selling His beads now. Look For The Thread, "Shilala's Beads". I've Found That It Is So Much Easier To Maintain Your Cigars In Peak condition with a "Coolidor"!

kelmac07 · 10-19-2009, 01:54 PM

Always buy bigger!!!

OHRD · 10-19-2009, 02:06 PM

Great stuff, I started with a humi about that size as well. With the temp issues, I think your best option will have to be a closet like has already been said, away from any direct light. Congrats, hope you enjoy!

10-19-2009, 12:44 AM	#21
itsme_timd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Tim Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 338 Trading: (3)	Re: Pictures - My First Humidor Very nice start, congrats! I remember getting my first humi. I put 5 sticks in it and said "Man, I'll NEVER fill this thing up!"

10-19-2009, 01:00 AM	#22
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pictures - My First Humidor Dangle I live in California with no AC and started with a similar Humi. The temp in the house stayed around 80F everyday for a week and the next thing you know I had a holes in a cigar and beetle larvae. I had to chuck the cigar, freeze everything, and it worried me a lot afterwards. As I searched for answers I found the nest option for ME was a wine fridge. I found one for $50 at a thrift shop and have been shopping Craigslist for a second one. Temperature IS an issue. Like the setup though. Good luck!

10-19-2009, 07:29 AM	#23
Dangle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pictures - My First Humidor I moved it toward a window, and temps are around 74 degrees, is this ok? Also if I get a bigger humidor with more room inside, would it be easier to keep cooler, or more difficult. I ran out of room in this one anyways.

10-19-2009, 01:54 PM	#25
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Pictures - My First Humidor Always buy bigger!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-19-2009, 02:06 PM	#26
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Pictures - My First Humidor Great stuff, I started with a humi about that size as well. With the temp issues, I think your best option will have to be a closet like has already been said, away from any direct light. Congrats, hope you enjoy! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.