Adequate Storage?
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I wouldn't stress about the brand, it's very easy to replace the peltier and fan. As long as it's got the room you want, that is. Even if the thermostat with the unit isn't perfect you'll likely have a hygrometer/thermometer inside anyway.
My advice coming from someone who has made the mistake, don't over buy cigars off the bat. Your tastes will likely change a lot as you explore this hobby. You don't want to be stuck with a bunch of boxes of cigars you don't like anymore. Stick with singles for a while till you know what you like.
Bearclaw
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It looks like My storage issues will be a in my rear view mirror. I just picked up a second New Air 281E. My plan will be to build a spacer of sorts that I can put on top of one unit then stack the other unit on top. Drawers in the top unit and boxes in the unit below. Now I have to figure out how to get this in the house and set up without the wife noticing.
I can hear it now....
Wife: "Where did that second fridge come from"
Me: "What do you mean"
Wife: "The one on top of the other one"
Me: "I've had that for a long time"
Wife: "No, I would have noticed it, it's new"
Me: "Well the bottom one is new"
Wife: "Why do you need two"
Me: "The top one is for cigars to smoke and share with friends. The bottom one is to age boxes for long term"
Wife: 'I am not ok with that"
Me: "I love you honey"
I can hear it now....
Wife: "Where did that second fridge come from"
Me: "What do you mean"
Wife: "The one on top of the other one"
Me: "I've had that for a long time"
Wife: "No, I would have noticed it, it's new"
Me: "Well the bottom one is new"
Wife: "Why do you need two"
Me: "The top one is for cigars to smoke and share with friends. The bottom one is to age boxes for long term"
Wife: 'I am not ok with that"
Me: "I love you honey"
StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
I'll be really interested to see what you do here, as I've been thinking of doing the same thing.
From an aesthetic point of view, I would do it the other way. A full stack of drawers makes the unit look very full, whereas the open gaps between boxes looks less-full. If you put the drawered unit on top, it'll look and feel top-heavy.
I'll try it both ways. The reason I was thinking of the drawers in the top unit to bring them to eye level and take away the need to bend over to pick a cigar. I'll probably add some shelving to the new unit. I'll post pictures of my "stacking".
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I'm probably late to the party but CheapHumidors.com....they price match and have a great selection for any budget. I bought a 300 count with 2 draws for $90. I went to my local B&M and for $90 the best I could find was a desktop 40 count. I'm sure plenty guys have already said this so allow me to reiterate: always buy something bigger then what you currently need because the cigars add up quickly
That thing looks mighty empty. Just sayin'.Here's another pic with my stash in it. Don't pay attention to the humidity. I've since switched to kitty litter and have it right at 65% and 65*.
I don't think that may be necessary... Bus driver anyone?