Cooler-dor - Page 2

big_jaygee · 11-18-2013, 03:34 PM

i ended up getting a couple of pounds of 65% beads and got rid of the hygrometer all together...unless your super anal about the RH and feel you need one. i go by the way my cigars smoke.

Lockspur · 11-18-2013, 03:46 PM

I bought the cheap Walmart hygros for my big coolers. I tested them both. One was fine, the other was 6% lower. I just slapped some masking tape on it and wrote +6% on it to help me with the math.

DirtRider500R · 11-20-2013, 03:05 PM

Grabbed 7 Casa Magna Gran Toros, 5 Belicosos, and 2 Camacho Connecticuts. Plan on taking one of each and letting them age for a while.

I'm gonna need a bigger cooler.....

big_jaygee · 11-20-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

I'm gonna need a bigger cooler.....

always go bigger then what you think you will "need", and instead of one you should of bought 2

stearns · 11-20-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

I'm gonna need multiple bigger coolers.....

true statement

DirtRider500R · 11-20-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by big_jaygee

always go bigger then what you think you will "need", and instead of one you should of bought 2

I didn't think I'd need anything bigger. I was obviously WAYYY wrong

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Originally Posted by stearns

true statement

I'll be getting 2 100+qt coolers much sooner that previously expected.

stearns · 11-20-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

I didn't think I'd need anything bigger. I was obviously WAYYY wrong

I'll be getting 2 100+qt coolers much sooner that previously expected.

You have learned well

RWhisenand · 11-20-2013, 09:14 PM

Wow Eli, that was fast!

MrClean · 11-20-2013, 09:19 PM

That's why I went from a 50ct desktop humidor to a 150qt cooler. Been good on room for over a year now. I think I'm close to 600 sticks and still have room in the cooler for more. Oh, make no mistake....I'll need another one before another year passes

DirtRider500R · 11-20-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

Wow Eli, that was fast!

I kinda go crazy when I get involved in new things.

Porch Dweller · 11-20-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

I didn't think I'd need anything bigger. I was obviously WAYYY wrong

That's how lots of us started out thinking. I went from two 100-ct humidors to a wineador in a year.

Dude Here · 11-20-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

Grabbed 7 Casa Magna Gran Toros, 5 Belicosos, and 2 Camacho Connecticuts. Plan on taking one of each and letting them age for a while.

I'm gonna need a bigger cooler.....

Nice grab man. You might as well start clearing space for your Aristrocrat now.

Veatorious · 11-21-2013, 03:56 PM

Eli Day 1 as an inmate.

Eli Day 10 as an inmate.

DirtRider500R · 11-21-2013, 04:00 PM

Accurate

But it's not like I just ordered the 24ct 5 Vegas Mega-Sampler from CI!!

Okay, maybe I did.

DirtRider500R · 11-25-2013, 09:37 AM

(stoopid question) When those sticks I ordered get here, can I just leave them in their box (closed) in the cooler, or should I have it open for a while?

MrClean · 11-25-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

(stoopid question) When those sticks I ordered get here, can I just leave them in their box (closed) in the cooler, or should I have it open for a while?

I generally inspect everything that comes in, before freezing them. After that, I ususally let them sit in the cooler for at least a week. In my experience, sometimes they are too wet to smoke right away. I guess leaving the box open for awhile might help with getting them to your desired RH quicker.

Dude Here · 11-25-2013, 04:26 PM

So how's the cooler working out for you man?

DirtRider500R · 11-25-2013, 04:37 PM

Really well! It's holding steady at 70% RH and 65 degrees and doesn't leak at all. I plan on getting another (larger one) somewhat soon, seeing as this one is already a bit full with only three boxes in it.

jjirons69 · 11-25-2013, 08:48 PM

If I knew then what I know now - 65% HF beads and that's it. Not debunking any other product, but those things hold 65% dead-on. Buy them and I promise you won't need to worry about a hygrometer. Ever. They turn white, you spritz just a little 'til 1/4 are clear and they're set for another however many months.

Veatorious · 11-25-2013, 11:03 PM

From my experience, CI and the evil site ship everything wet. So let them rest for a bit before enjoying. I also picked out a couple sticks each Monday for the week and dry box them in my cigar caddy with no humidification. By mid/end of week I get a real nice burn across the board.

11-18-2013, 03:34 PM	#21
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Cooler-dor i ended up getting a couple of pounds of 65% beads and got rid of the hygrometer all together...unless your super anal about the RH and feel you need one. i go by the way my cigars smoke.

11-18-2013, 03:46 PM	#22
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Cooler-dor I bought the cheap Walmart hygros for my big coolers. I tested them both. One was fine, the other was 6% lower. I just slapped some masking tape on it and wrote +6% on it to help me with the math. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-20-2013, 03:05 PM	#23
DirtRider500R Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Eli Location: Michigan Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Cooler-dor Grabbed 7 Casa Magna Gran Toros, 5 Belicosos, and 2 Camacho Connecticuts. Plan on taking one of each and letting them age for a while. I'm gonna need a bigger cooler..... __________________ I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around

11-20-2013, 09:14 PM	#28
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Cooler-dor Wow Eli, that was fast! __________________ No function well beer without.

11-20-2013, 09:19 PM	#29
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Cooler-dor That's why I went from a 50ct desktop humidor to a 150qt cooler. Been good on room for over a year now. I think I'm close to 600 sticks and still have room in the cooler for more. Oh, make no mistake....I'll need another one before another year passes __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-21-2013, 03:56 PM	#33
Veatorious Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Ryan Posts: 332 Trading: (3)	Re: Cooler-dor Eli Day 1 as an inmate. Eli Day 10 as an inmate. __________________

11-21-2013, 04:00 PM	#34
DirtRider500R Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Eli Location: Michigan Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Cooler-dor Accurate But it's not like I just ordered the 24ct 5 Vegas Mega-Sampler from CI!! Okay, maybe I did. __________________ I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around

11-25-2013, 09:37 AM	#35
DirtRider500R Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Eli Location: Michigan Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Cooler-dor (stoopid question) When those sticks I ordered get here, can I just leave them in their box (closed) in the cooler, or should I have it open for a while? __________________ I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around

11-25-2013, 04:26 PM	#37
Dude Here I'm the Dude...Man! Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Texas Posts: 671 Trading: (3)	Re: Cooler-dor So how's the cooler working out for you man?

11-25-2013, 04:37 PM	#38
DirtRider500R Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Eli Location: Michigan Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Cooler-dor Really well! It's holding steady at 70% RH and 65 degrees and doesn't leak at all. I plan on getting another (larger one) somewhat soon, seeing as this one is already a bit full with only three boxes in it. __________________ I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around

11-25-2013, 08:48 PM	#39
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Cooler-dor If I knew then what I know now - 65% HF beads and that's it. Not debunking any other product, but those things hold 65% dead-on. Buy them and I promise you won't need to worry about a hygrometer. Ever. They turn white, you spritz just a little 'til 1/4 are clear and they're set for another however many months. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

11-25-2013, 11:03 PM	#40
Veatorious Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Ryan Posts: 332 Trading: (3)	Re: Cooler-dor From my experience, CI and the evil site ship everything wet. So let them rest for a bit before enjoying. I also picked out a couple sticks each Monday for the week and dry box them in my cigar caddy with no humidification. By mid/end of week I get a real nice burn across the board. __________________ Last edited by Veatorious; 11-25-2013 at 11:10 PM.