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09-24-2002, 04:25 PM

Hi everyone. I'm new to the Cigar scene (been smoking seriously for 6 months now) and I had a question about cooladors.
I have the cooler (48), lined it with cedar, bought my Propylene Glycol and Distilled water and the florist gave me a brick of Oasis Floral foam. My question is this....How large should my piece of Oasis foam be to satisfy the cooler? I'm assuming I can cut this thing down into several chunks to accommodate more coolers if I needed to.
Thanks for all your help. Looking forward to dropping by this place often.

love_this · 09-24-2002, 05:24 PM

Welcome to CW, HOT RATS.

You could tell us a bit more about yourself by filling in your profile.

I've never seen exact specifications. You asked a very good question. I can answer from experience. For a 48 quart cooler, a good start would be to use 2 plastic soap dishes. This should be more than enough to stabilize your coolidor.

If you can, fill the cooler as much as you can, even if you don't have the cigars to fill it. (That won't take long). If you can, fill the coolidor with empty cigar boxes. The wood in the boxes will help stabilize your humidity.

Good luck.

fvfanmc · 09-24-2002, 05:28 PM

I agree with what love_this says.

BtW, welcome to CWBB

mingc · 09-24-2002, 05:37 PM

Yeah, what love_this sez.

I use one kitchen-sponge size oasis, approx. 3" X 4" x 1", for each of my 20 qt rubberdors. I figure two such sized babies will do you just fine.

Edited by - mingc on 09/24/2002 7:36:35 PM

Oppie X · 09-24-2002, 06:16 PM

I just took one of my wifes tupperware containers that is square in shape and small enough to velcro to the door.Cut a piece of oasis to fit and done.This setup has worked for over 3 yrs in 2 coolers.

scubadoo97 · 09-24-2002, 07:59 PM

Welcome aboard!
I started with a soap dish size for a 60 qt. If you start with more just wait until the RH gets up to 70+ and it will most likley climb quickly. Then cut back until you have the RH you want and it seems stable. Coolers are so air tight that it really doesn't take much oasis foam to do a good job. I found that as I added cedar boxes of cigars that the RH would drop until the new wood absorbs some moisture and then it goes back up. Just make sure your hygrometer is calibrated. Digitals work the best IMO.

Castanza · 09-25-2002, 08:53 AM

Welcome aboard!
I found that by using one of the inexpensive round humidifiers that comes with a lot of humidors, is working fine. I originally had 2 & that was a little to much. I guess since it is pretty much airtight it holds the humidity at a steady level. I try to open it at least once a week to let new air in, and let any ammonia that may have formed out.

TOJE · 09-25-2002, 12:30 PM

I keep the water drain plug open in mine....this way if I don't get to look at the little babies on a weekly basis air is still getting in.
Welcome to the BB!

09-25-2002, 03:40 PM

Thanks to everyone for all of the input on this. Your help and ideas are greatly appreciated. Time for a smoke.

09-24-2002, 05:37 PM	#4
mingc Club Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 1,531	Yeah, what love_this sez. I use one kitchen-sponge size oasis, approx. 3" X 4" x 1", for each of my 20 qt rubberdors. I figure two such sized babies will do you just fine. Edited by - mingc on 09/24/2002 7:36:35 PM __________________ Fish!

09-24-2002, 06:16 PM	#5
Oppie X Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Providence, RI USA Posts: 9,238	I just took one of my wifes tupperware containers that is square in shape and small enough to velcro to the door.Cut a piece of oasis to fit and done.This setup has worked for over 3 yrs in 2 coolers. __________________ Oppie X

09-24-2002, 07:59 PM	#6
scubadoo97 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,032	Welcome aboard! I started with a soap dish size for a 60 qt. If you start with more just wait until the RH gets up to 70+ and it will most likley climb quickly. Then cut back until you have the RH you want and it seems stable. Coolers are so air tight that it really doesn't take much oasis foam to do a good job. I found that as I added cedar boxes of cigars that the RH would drop until the new wood absorbs some moisture and then it goes back up. Just make sure your hygrometer is calibrated. Digitals work the best IMO. __________________ You can't lay on the beach and drink rum all day if you don't start in the morning

09-25-2002, 08:53 AM	#7
Castanza Club Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mobile, al Posts: 3,740	Welcome aboard! I found that by using one of the inexpensive round humidifiers that comes with a lot of humidors, is working fine. I originally had 2 & that was a little to much. I guess since it is pretty much airtight it holds the humidity at a steady level. I try to open it at least once a week to let new air in, and let any ammonia that may have formed out. __________________ "The way to be safe is never to be secure".

09-25-2002, 12:30 PM	#8
TOJE Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North West Jersey Posts: 23,289	I keep the water drain plug open in mine....this way if I don't get to look at the little babies on a weekly basis air is still getting in. Welcome to the BB! __________________ (_<CAO>_____]]]]~~

09-24-2002, 04:25 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Hi everyone. I'm new to the Cigar scene (been smoking seriously for 6 months now) and I had a question about cooladors. I have the cooler (48), lined it with cedar, bought my Propylene Glycol and Distilled water and the florist gave me a brick of Oasis Floral foam. My question is this....How large should my piece of Oasis foam be to satisfy the cooler? I'm assuming I can cut this thing down into several chunks to accommodate more coolers if I needed to. Thanks for all your help. Looking forward to dropping by this place often.

09-24-2002, 05:24 PM	#2
love_this Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,424	Welcome to CW, HOT RATS. You could tell us a bit more about yourself by filling in your profile. I've never seen exact specifications. You asked a very good question. I can answer from experience. For a 48 quart cooler, a good start would be to use 2 plastic soap dishes. This should be more than enough to stabilize your coolidor. If you can, fill the cooler as much as you can, even if you don't have the cigars to fill it. (That won't take long). If you can, fill the coolidor with empty cigar boxes. The wood in the boxes will help stabilize your humidity. Good luck.

09-24-2002, 05:28 PM	#3
fvfanmc Self Exiled Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 40,584	I agree with what love_this says. BtW, welcome to CWBB

09-25-2002, 03:40 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks to everyone for all of the input on this. Your help and ideas are greatly appreciated. Time for a smoke.

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