I have the dish that came with it full.. I also have a dish with a sponge in the middle. I am currently at 70.. My 65 beads are on there way so I need to wait a little bit.. The temperature is off for sure, running colder then it say.. When I put the hygrometer on the top shelf it is a couple degrees off. I am looking for 65... I am gonna run it at 69 and see if can it closer..
Just got in Newair CC-300
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I was actually quite pleased with how quickly the humidity stabilized in my cc300. I used 4 boveda 84 packs for about a week, then tossed in 4 boveda 69. It's been holding pretty stable. I'm not currently running the fridge at the moment though (no need in my basement which is 65 degrees max.
Morning All ... quick question if i may: my wife gave me a CC-100, smaller (and older?) version of the 300 late last year. I had it all seasoned with distilled, got it 70 humi and running at 70F. was out of town for a couple of weeks and when i came back a few of my cigars had a bit of surface mold. any thoughts as to what i am doing wrong? would climate impact the newair? i'm in SC.
So, I just got in a Newair CC-300 after wrestling with a cheap hum for a while,, and I have say, I'm impressed and given the cost of other forms of storage this is a nice choice. I'll post some pics and my thoughts on it:
This cigar cooler arrived double boxed very well protected from any dings or scratches. Right of the box there a few differences that really stand out:
1) Looks, its ascetically pleasing and modern, just like a wine cooler would, but better.
2) The Cedar shelving have a great aroma and its ready right out of the box to go to work, no seasoning necessary.
3) The temperature can go higher than a normal wine fridge, 74 degrees F. Which in some cases is more advantageous to cigars
4) Its sealed up without the drip pan, so no need to make modifications. Makes humidification swings nil.
5) If its plugged in the fan runs,, keeps air moving around. Important to note the fan doesn't blast or even blow air very hard,, its a subtle movement of air, not like A/C unit or even near a compressor style fridge unit. Perfect for keeping the humidity circulating but not drying out the stogies.
Those are the major game changers from purchasing a wine cooler and then converting it. All that is already done, no need to play with electronics, drill holes or fill them in. Perfect seal with cedar shelves and plenty of room for the humidification of your choice. I would highly recommend this as a cigar storage solution. Simple, effective, efficient and economical.[/QUOT
Contgrats looks awesome. I'm new to the forum. I just ordered the cc-300 after looking for the perfect storage on the Internet for many weeks. I found the best price on wayfair.com I wanted to know what you use to humidify the cigars in the cc-300 thanks ?
I am wondering what you use to humidify the CC-300 and how ? Thank youSo, I just got in a Newair CC-300 after wrestling with a cheap hum for a while,, and I have say, I'm impressed and given the cost of other forms of storage this is a nice choice. I'll post some pics and my thoughts on it:
This cigar cooler arrived double boxed very well protected from any dings or scratches. Right of the box there a few differences that really stand out:
1) Looks, its ascetically pleasing and modern, just like a wine cooler would, but better.
2) The Cedar shelving have a great aroma and its ready right out of the box to go to work, no seasoning necessary.
3) The temperature can go higher than a normal wine fridge, 74 degrees F. Which in some cases is more advantageous to cigars
4) Its sealed up without the drip pan, so no need to make modifications. Makes humidification swings nil.
5) If its plugged in the fan runs,, keeps air moving around. Important to note the fan doesn't blast or even blow air very hard,, its a subtle movement of air, not like A/C unit or even near a compressor style fridge unit. Perfect for keeping the humidity circulating but not drying out the stogies.
Those are the major game changers from purchasing a wine cooler and then converting it. All that is already done, no need to play with electronics, drill holes or fill them in. Perfect seal with cedar shelves and plenty of room for the humidification of your choice. I would highly recommend this as a cigar storage solution. Simple, effective, efficient and economical.
I have a smaller cc-100. Using Bovedas. Had to unplug the wires for the thermo unit as it was drawing some current and cooling just a touch even when temp was set above actual. This was causing my RH to drop a point or 2. Since unplugging those wires thing is rock steady with 6 Bovedas.
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BasicTek
I don't smoke cigars often... HaHa just kidding :)
These are pretty simple devices (control board & heat sink/fans) the only moving part are the fans. Does it sound like a fan rubbing or electronics frying?
PS should probably start a new thread for this and contact newair support
PS should probably start a new thread for this and contact newair support
Yes I can hear it from across the room, only reason I asked is because some people mentioned that how quite the unit is. It sounds like a motor running then every once in awhile it sounds like it is revving up. Sometimes I do hear the fans start but only if I leave the door open for an extended period of time.
BasicTek
I don't smoke cigars often... HaHa just kidding :)
I've setup my temp home office in the same room with 3 of them and I hardly ever notice them, there are the cycling fans going on and off, but they are pretty quiet kind of like a background noise. If you open the door they are louder. Theses don't have compressors the only motors are for the fans.