So i have my humidor all set up finally, and im a little worried about the temperature. Once things start to cool down outside in the next couple of weeks, i wont be too worried about the temps but at the moment the temperature in my house, and therefore also in my humidor is around 78. Its an old-ass house and i dont have A/C. Temperatures fluctuate all over the place in this house, and i was just wondering if there was anything i could do to try and regulate the temps in my humi. At the moment i've only got cheapies in there, so even if i lose the whole collection, i'm only out a few bucks. I'm not buying any really nice sticks until i get this thing completely figured out. But i would rather not lose anything. any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cooling suggestions, please.
- Thread starter largewhiteguy
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bdc30
BoM May '11
http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=35811
Read this thread, check craigslist for a cheap cooler on sale, never again worry about the temperature of your cigars.
Read this thread, check craigslist for a cheap cooler on sale, never again worry about the temperature of your cigars.
second the winedor, but you could buy a cooler, throw your humidor in and put an icepack to help keep the temp down. did it for a while during a heat wave with my smaller humidor. remember you don't need a lot of ice packs just enough to keep the ambient temp. where you want it.
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I used to keep a 50 count at my GF before we were married and never had a problem in 3 years they were there. The rH was always good but she kept her ac off during the day and it would get 85 in there. Like I said, never had an issue. Just keep an eye out.
I suggest making sure this is a hobby/obsession that you are truly committed to before you comission custom woodwork. A cooled humidor will run you $1500. A wine fridge set up, will cost you roughly $300 with humidification and some fans. My thoughts are you save a ton of time and money by going the wine fridge routre
Summer time keep the humi in the basement. Winter keep in the living areas but away from windows that maybe poorly insulated