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BMWR1100RS · 02-15-2002, 05:07 PM

Does humidity inside the cooler come up pretty fast on a brand new setup? What I mean is..there is no conditioning to the coolerdor because of lack of absorbing material, right? I was thinking of a CigarOasis for the humidification. Thanks!

Las Villas · 02-15-2002, 05:28 PM

Good question actually I just got me a 48qt cooler from K-Mart and will be setting it up over the weekend...I would also like to know the answer to this question..

Also, is there anything else needed except a humidifing object and cigar boxes???

"LAS VILLAS"

Oppie X · 02-15-2002, 06:19 PM

You have to be very careful when setting it up,the humidity will rise fast.I set all of mine up and put in some empty cedar boxes and stablized it before adding cigars.Climaxx beads work well in the coolers and haven't had any problem when using these to setup in a cooler.

02-15-2002, 06:32 PM

I had great success using a cigar oasis in my igloodor.

La Bunny · 02-15-2002, 11:54 PM

We use crystals in our coolers, but with 3 of them (soon to be 4) we can't really afford to use climax beads.

I've got foam in my desktops though.

Good thought on letting the coolers get used to the boxes first OppieX. I'll do that with my next one I think. Thanks!

jchamb · 02-16-2002, 05:34 AM

I have 3 coolers, and I started them using floral foam in a tupperware container with holes drilled in it. I stuck in about half a dozen empty boxes (along with whatever cigars I was putting in there) to help stabilize the humidity, and let it sit.

It seems that on all of mine, it took several days (almost a week) for everything to stabilize. Once the humidity levels off, they seem to keep it steady for a long time though.

Over the past 18 months I've switched from Oasis foam to using a soap dish with "agrosoak" or "Crystal Ice". It just seems easier to maintain with the crystals, and they hardly ever get very dry (I use a 50/50 mix in them initially, then add distilled water when necessary).

Ross · 02-16-2002, 07:41 AM

Mine are lined with Sp Cedar and the CigarOasis brought humidity up to 67-68% (my target) within 1/2 hour. It stays where you set it because it constantly cycles on and off to maintain humidity. Leave cigars out overnight (in another 'dor) till you're satisfied they are holding. Trust the CigarOasis - not your hygrometer. Here's my set up: http://users.netonecom.net/~rsfrid/cigars.htm

The World is full of Apathy and I don't care!!!

Las Villas · 02-16-2002, 08:17 AM

Nice set up Ross and thanks for the info...I will be getting the necessary materials for setup this weekend..

"LAS VILLAS"

mrdiver · 02-16-2002, 08:20 AM

Very nice, Ross

Cigar Snob in-training

Pharmr · 02-16-2002, 09:44 AM

I've always just used foam in tupperware in mine....it's worked fine...one thing you need to do with coolers is open them regularly(once a week or so), because the need to get some fresh air in them since they are pretty much airtight, unlike a humidor.

Þharmr£

02-15-2002, 05:28 PM	#2
Las Villas Herf Meister Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern, NJ USA Posts: 7,496	Good question actually I just got me a 48qt cooler from K-Mart and will be setting it up over the weekend...I would also like to know the answer to this question.. Also, is there anything else needed except a humidifing object and cigar boxes??? "LAS VILLAS" __________________ "Only oppression should fear the full exercise of freedom." Jose Marti

02-15-2002, 06:19 PM	#3
Oppie X Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Providence, RI USA Posts: 9,238	You have to be very careful when setting it up,the humidity will rise fast.I set all of mine up and put in some empty cedar boxes and stablized it before adding cigars.Climaxx beads work well in the coolers and haven't had any problem when using these to setup in a cooler. __________________ Oppie X

02-15-2002, 11:54 PM	#5
La Bunny Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Western Washington state Posts: 142	We use crystals in our coolers, but with 3 of them (soon to be 4) we can't really afford to use climax beads. I've got foam in my desktops though. Good thought on letting the coolers get used to the boxes first OppieX. I'll do that with my next one I think. Thanks! __________________ If you can't say something good about someone.......sit right here by me." -- Alice Roosevelt Longworth

02-16-2002, 05:34 AM	#6
jchamb Club Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arlington, TX Cuba Posts: 3,942	I have 3 coolers, and I started them using floral foam in a tupperware container with holes drilled in it. I stuck in about half a dozen empty boxes (along with whatever cigars I was putting in there) to help stabilize the humidity, and let it sit. It seems that on all of mine, it took several days (almost a week) for everything to stabilize. Once the humidity levels off, they seem to keep it steady for a long time though. Over the past 18 months I've switched from Oasis foam to using a soap dish with "agrosoak" or "Crystal Ice". It just seems easier to maintain with the crystals, and they hardly ever get very dry (I use a 50/50 mix in them initially, then add distilled water when necessary). __________________ "That cigar STINKS!" - Mrs. jchamb

02-16-2002, 07:41 AM	#7
Ross Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cadillac, MI Posts: 1,087	Mine are lined with Sp Cedar and the CigarOasis brought humidity up to 67-68% (my target) within 1/2 hour. It stays where you set it because it constantly cycles on and off to maintain humidity. Leave cigars out overnight (in another 'dor) till you're satisfied they are holding. Trust the CigarOasis - not your hygrometer. Here's my set up: http://users.netonecom.net/~rsfrid/cigars.htm The World is full of Apathy and I don't care!!! __________________ My current rotation: Most Perdomo, Oliva O, G and V, most CAO, Nub 464 maduro, Nub 464 Habano, a box or two of 5-Vegas, a couple boxes of ERdM Robusto Largo, Some AF Hemingway SS and some others I can't remember. It's a well-stocked Delta-T.

02-15-2002, 05:07 PM	#1
BMWR1100RS Starting Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hendersonville, NC USA Posts: 37	Does humidity inside the cooler come up pretty fast on a brand new setup? What I mean is..there is no conditioning to the coolerdor because of lack of absorbing material, right? I was thinking of a CigarOasis for the humidification. Thanks!

02-15-2002, 06:32 PM	#4
roncarlos Guest Posts: n/a	I had great success using a cigar oasis in my igloodor.

02-16-2002, 08:17 AM	#8
Las Villas Herf Meister Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern, NJ USA Posts: 7,496	Nice set up Ross and thanks for the info...I will be getting the necessary materials for setup this weekend.. "LAS VILLAS" __________________ "Only oppression should fear the full exercise of freedom." Jose Marti

02-16-2002, 08:20 AM	#9
mrdiver Herf Meister Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Posts: 9,932	Very nice, Ross Cigar Snob in-training

02-16-2002, 09:44 AM	#10
Pharmr Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Odessa, TX USA Posts: 840	I've always just used foam in tupperware in mine....it's worked fine...one thing you need to do with coolers is open them regularly(once a week or so), because the need to get some fresh air in them since they are pretty much airtight, unlike a humidor. Þharmr£ __________________ ÞPharmr£