Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads

The Mans Man · 02-09-2013, 03:38 PM

I just made a really nice modification to my cigar oasis humidifier and I thought it would be appreciated to share my new set up with everyone as i put a little frankinstine twist on it.

So my number one concern has always been humidity and temperature, living up here in cold Canada, Alberta to be exact it is a challenge to balance both and with my collection ranging from $150 cigars to the basic robusto It was always such a pain to balance my humidor of about 200 until I bought the cigar oasis which I feel is the number one humidifier on the market with two years running trouble free.

The problem I had was the replacement cartridge, a real pain having to order so I decided to just replace the foam by popping open the cartridges. Very simple just use a sharp thin and short knife on each end and gently apply pressure. I went and bought the wet foam and was just getting ready to open the package to cut it into pieces when I noticed the warning on the side
(known to cause CANCER)

So I did a little research and yes, this is bad news fellas I wouldn't attempt dealing with it. Some bad cancer causing agents and I just probably coated my cigars with it for the past two years, chemicals like fromeldahyde that are in the foam. I threw the block in the garbage and then went and bought the gel beads, soaked them in ciguardian solution which is regulated at 70 degrees then dumped it into the cartridges and used a little scotch tape to seal it back up.

The gel beads are non toxic and it's been a month or more and I haven't had to do a single thing other than open my humidor to let my golden Cuban Cohiba collection breath once a week ! I feel much better about this resolution let's face it the cigars them selves are loaded full of cancer causing agents, why add to it ? Plus from what I heard in my research on these gel beads I read the young ins are soaking them in alcohol and eating them (funny) so I guess I guy can soak them in a nice hennasy scotch and catch an extra kick while burnin a stick..

Just my 2.0

76GTFan · 02-09-2013, 03:52 PM

Um???

dwoodward · 02-09-2013, 04:10 PM

LOL? Is this supposed to be a posting about your cool mod or how cigars can kill us?

You're out of your mind dude lol.

pnoon · 02-09-2013, 04:11 PM

Welcome to Cigar Asylum.
What brings you here?

pnoon · 02-09-2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

LOL? Is this supposed to be a posting about your cool mod or how cigars can kill us?

You're out of your mind dude lol.

Really. Is that necessary?

dwoodward · 02-09-2013, 04:13 PM

nvm

Sadden · 02-09-2013, 04:23 PM

If your using the cigaroasis to regulate humidity why coat the beads in a pg solution. i would just charge them with distilled water and let the cigaroasis do the worrk. It is what its for. and besides which with pg solution your stuck at 70% rh. if you let the cigaroasisi regulate you can turn it up or down as your needs dictate.

icehog3 · 02-09-2013, 04:38 PM

I am always searching for the golden Cuban Cohiba, my silver and bronze ones just bore me lately.

T.G · 02-09-2013, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I am always searching for the golden Cuban Cohiba, my silver and bronze ones just bore me lately.

Pffft. I have a platinum Cohiba.

icehog3 · 02-09-2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Pffft. I have a platinum Cohiba.

Show off.

T.G · 02-09-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Show off.

dwoodward · 02-09-2013, 04:59 PM

K. I'm back now. I had to go open my humidor for awhile to let my cigars breathe... I have to get in the habit for when T.G sends me his Platinum Cohiba I don't let it get ruined.

The Mans Man · 02-09-2013, 06:37 PM

I get it now, this forum was called the insane asylum until uncle si brought a dominican made cigar over to the rubber room. I guess I should have looked around a bit further before posting as I can see I'm in a higher class society Might of burnt yourselves for some real cigars there fellas. I'll let you get back to your shwag sticks.

stupid Americans

Ashcan Bill · 02-09-2013, 06:41 PM

I'm not sure but I think my feelings might be hurt.

Maybe.

76GTFan · 02-09-2013, 06:41 PM

icehog3 · 02-09-2013, 06:48 PM

This is awesome!!

mhailey · 02-09-2013, 07:18 PM

T.G · 02-09-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Mans Man

I get it now, this forum was called the insane asylum until uncle si brought a dominican made cigar over to the rubber room. I guess I should have looked around a bit further before posting as I can see I'm in a higher class society Might of burnt yourselves for some real cigars there fellas. I'll let you get back to your shwag sticks.

stupid Americans

Damn, vato, why did you have to do us like that, esse? I was just going to share my molybdenum Cohibas with you too...

76GTFan · 02-09-2013, 07:42 PM

This is grounds for a Cremosa Mega HERF, with some cancer spray snooters.

76GTFan · 02-09-2013, 07:48 PM

I would say troll post, but don't think he will be posting back. This could be a thread of epic proportions, but don't think it will last. I am starting an experiment using embalming fluid on my ISOM's, instead of silica. Can't be any worse than the toxins already in cigars. Any advice would be much appreciated.

02-09-2013, 03:38 PM	#1
The Mans Man Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads I just made a really nice modification to my cigar oasis humidifier and I thought it would be appreciated to share my new set up with everyone as i put a little frankinstine twist on it. So my number one concern has always been humidity and temperature, living up here in cold Canada, Alberta to be exact it is a challenge to balance both and with my collection ranging from $150 cigars to the basic robusto It was always such a pain to balance my humidor of about 200 until I bought the cigar oasis which I feel is the number one humidifier on the market with two years running trouble free. The problem I had was the replacement cartridge, a real pain having to order so I decided to just replace the foam by popping open the cartridges. Very simple just use a sharp thin and short knife on each end and gently apply pressure. I went and bought the wet foam and was just getting ready to open the package to cut it into pieces when I noticed the warning on the side (known to cause CANCER) So I did a little research and yes, this is bad news fellas I wouldn't attempt dealing with it. Some bad cancer causing agents and I just probably coated my cigars with it for the past two years, chemicals like fromeldahyde that are in the foam. I threw the block in the garbage and then went and bought the gel beads, soaked them in ciguardian solution which is regulated at 70 degrees then dumped it into the cartridges and used a little scotch tape to seal it back up. The gel beads are non toxic and it's been a month or more and I haven't had to do a single thing other than open my humidor to let my golden Cuban Cohiba collection breath once a week ! I feel much better about this resolution let's face it the cigars them selves are loaded full of cancer causing agents, why add to it ? Plus from what I heard in my research on these gel beads I read the young ins are soaking them in alcohol and eating them (funny) so I guess I guy can soak them in a nice hennasy scotch and catch an extra kick while burnin a stick.. Just my 2.0

02-09-2013, 03:52 PM	#2
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads Um??? __________________ That you John Wayne. Is this me?

02-09-2013, 04:10 PM	#3
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads LOL? Is this supposed to be a posting about your cool mod or how cigars can kill us? You're out of your mind dude lol.

02-09-2013, 04:11 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads Welcome to Cigar Asylum. What brings you here? __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-09-2013, 04:13 PM	#6
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads nvm

02-09-2013, 04:23 PM	#7
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads If your using the cigaroasis to regulate humidity why coat the beads in a pg solution. i would just charge them with distilled water and let the cigaroasis do the worrk. It is what its for. and besides which with pg solution your stuck at 70% rh. if you let the cigaroasisi regulate you can turn it up or down as your needs dictate. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

02-09-2013, 04:38 PM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads I am always searching for the golden Cuban Cohiba, my silver and bronze ones just bore me lately. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-09-2013, 04:59 PM	#12
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads K. I'm back now. I had to go open my humidor for awhile to let my cigars breathe... I have to get in the habit for when T.G sends me his Platinum Cohiba I don't let it get ruined. Last edited by dwoodward; 02-09-2013 at 05:05 PM.

02-09-2013, 06:37 PM	#13
The Mans Man Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads I get it now, this forum was called the insane asylum until uncle si brought a dominican made cigar over to the rubber room. I guess I should have looked around a bit further before posting as I can see I'm in a higher class society Might of burnt yourselves for some real cigars there fellas. I'll let you get back to your shwag sticks. stupid Americans

02-09-2013, 06:41 PM	#14
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads I'm not sure but I think my feelings might be hurt. Maybe.

02-09-2013, 06:48 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads This is awesome!! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-09-2013, 07:18 PM	#17
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.

02-09-2013, 07:42 PM	#19
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads This is grounds for a Cremosa Mega HERF, with some cancer spray snooters. __________________ That you John Wayne. Is this me?

02-09-2013, 07:48 PM	#20
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Cigar oasis Super mod with gel beads I would say troll post, but don't think he will be posting back. This could be a thread of epic proportions, but don't think it will last. I am starting an experiment using embalming fluid on my ISOM's, instead of silica. Can't be any worse than the toxins already in cigars. Any advice would be much appreciated. __________________ That you John Wayne. Is this me?