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kelmac07
08-05-2009, 08:40 AM
I just purchased a Haier 18 ct vino four days ago (picture is below), and have a question/concern about the tempature.
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/HVW18ABB1.jpg
Interior dimensions are 13.5" in deep X 8.5" in wide X 36" in high.

The tempature is set on the lowest configuration and is reading between
61-63 degrees F (seems this is the "warmest" it will get). Humidity is dead on at 65% (where I like it). I have the vino filled with old cedar cigar boxes for storage. Are there any issues storing cigars at this tempature? I know the ideal tempature is 65-70 degrees. This vino has no drain hole, two fans, and I am using Scott Shilalas beads for RH control.

What effect, if any, will this have on my sticks?
Dry them out faster?
Am I ok to start storing sticks?
Am I worrying about this too much? LOL!!

Any thoughts/comments are welcomed. Thanks in advance!!
tchariya
08-05-2009, 08:50 AM
How much higher is the ambient temperature in the room you placed your vino?
I only plug in my unit when the ambient temp is high (and that is rare).

I wouldn't be worried too much about your temperature being in that range. the higher the temperature obviously the more likely beetles might gestate and hatch. You are safer to keep your temp at the lower range of 60s for that matter.
shilala
08-05-2009, 08:52 AM
Sofaman keeps his sticks that cold. It's fine. He likes them that way.
I don't like smoking cold cigars. Don't know why, it just ain't right.
You can always set a little 50 count on top and move the cold ones you want to smoke up there to warm up.
Yes, you're okay to load it up.
Have fun!!! :)
spooble
08-05-2009, 08:52 AM
I think you're good to go. I've never read anything about low temperatures affecting cigars (at least until you get down near freezing). Also, if your hygro is reading 65%, you're golden. Theoretically, your cigars should contain the same amount of moisture at 60*/65% as they do at 70*/65% thanks to the "relative" in "relative humidity".
kelmac07
08-05-2009, 08:56 AM
How much higher is the ambient temperature in the room you placed your vino?
I only plug in my unit when the ambient temp is high (and that is rare).

I wouldn't be worried too much about your temperature being in that range. the higher the temperature obviously the more likely beetles might gestate and hatch. You are safer to keep your temp at the lower range of 60s for that matter.

Tempature in the room where I am storing them is, give or take, 65-67 degrees (wife likes it cold...LOL). Thanks for the comments guys!!
shilala
08-05-2009, 09:07 AM
You're also required by law to post pics when she's all filled up. :)
skibumdc
08-05-2009, 09:09 AM
No issue at all.
kelmac07
08-05-2009, 09:38 AM
You're also required by law to post pics when she's all filled up. :)

I know Scott!! LOL!!
Blindjimme
08-05-2009, 10:46 AM
That's a good looking vino, nice size.
shilala
08-05-2009, 11:11 AM
That's a good looking vino, nice size.
I saw one at Lowe's the other day. They're tall and skinny.
Sexy, too. :)
Darrell
08-05-2009, 11:21 AM
If they're too cold, nuke em for a few seconds. ;)
kelmac07
08-05-2009, 02:29 PM
Since Shilala said "required by law", here are the pics...

With the inside light on:
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_0558.jpg

Closed:
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_0559.jpg

Door open:
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_0562.jpg
shilala
08-05-2009, 02:31 PM
Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott
:)
kelmac07
08-05-2009, 02:33 PM
Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott
:)

I now Scott!! Thanks for the vote of confidence...LOL!!
shilala
08-05-2009, 04:03 PM
I now Scott!! Thanks for the vote of confidence...LOL!!
:r
TXRebel
08-05-2009, 04:07 PM
You could get a temp controller, they run about $60 to $80 for a Johnson Controls.
yourchoice
08-05-2009, 04:07 PM
Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott
:)

:r The Leaning Tower of Tatuaje!
ucla695
08-05-2009, 08:05 PM
You're temp is fine at those levels. Luckily you still have more room for future purchases. :wo
JohnnyKay5
08-05-2009, 08:13 PM
Dear Mac,
You suck at cigar Tetris.
With Love,
Scott
:)

:tpd: BUY AN ARISTO! Has this CPT ever steared you wrong Mr. Maduro Lover?!?!
JohnnyKay5
08-05-2009, 08:14 PM
You're temp is fine at those levels. Luckily you still have more room for future purchases. :wo

Or bombs :r
tchariya
08-05-2009, 09:44 PM
Ma nthis vino would look so cool on its side on a shelf somewhere....door opening downwards.

might make for a better way to arrange boxes horizontally lengthwise!!
ChasDen
08-05-2009, 10:22 PM
Ma nthis vino would look so cool on its side on a shelf somewhere....door opening downwards.

might make for a better way to arrange boxes horizontally lengthwise!!

Dude that's freaky,

I was thinking the same thing and trying to figure out a way to enclose it :D

Chas
kelmac07
08-06-2009, 08:27 AM
Ok Scott...I re-read my "cigar tetris manual" and have corrected the problem (that and replaced boxes that didn't fit properly with those that did). Am I good now? LOL!!

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_0563.jpg
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_0565.jpg
shilala
08-06-2009, 01:05 PM
It looks WAY better now. :)

Ok Scott...I re-read my "cigar tetris manual" and have corrected the problem (that and replaced boxes that didn't fit properly with those that did). Am I good now? LOL!!