i just got the new vinotemp humidor. now what?

[backthen102589]

i got the vinotemp humidor in.
i turned it on and set at 66.
i dont know if it needs a season
i bought a xikar crystal 100 cigar humidifier disc.
should i use beads instead of the disc?

[Tashaz]

I run mine with beads. Another suggestion is that unless it's really hot outside the Vino, turn the temp setting as high as you can, ie 68 or 69. The less it cycles the more stable the RH will be. You cannot season plastic BTW. Which model may I ask?

[waffle]

welcome and there are tons of suggestions on setting up a vinodor... I don't personally own one however, I suggest beads either HCM (shilala) or HeartFelt. Both have their pluses and minuses and if you ask which ones to use, you'll get a split on it.... Also, are you planning on getting cedar shelves and/or drawers. If you do, those will need to be seasoned, but like mentioned above, the plastic can't be seasoned... I would suggest leaving the door sitting open for a while to clear the plastic smell right on out.

Oh and stop by the New Initiate section and introduce yourself!!

[Tashaz]

welcome and there are tons of suggestions on setting up a vinodor... I don't personally own one however, I suggest beads either HCM (shilala) or HeartFelt. Both have their pluses and minuses and if you ask which ones to use, you'll get a split on it.... Also, are you planning on getting cedar shelves and/or drawers. If you do, those will need to be seasoned, but like mentioned above, the plastic can't be seasoned... I would suggest leaving the door sitting open for a while to clear the plastic smell right on out.

Oh and stop by the New Initiate section and introduce yourself!!
Yep, he covered it better. LOL. :D

[G G]

If your not getting cedar shelves or drawers i would suggest empty cedar cigar boxes until you get some.

[neoflex]

Is it one of the cabinets made by Vino Temp? If so and if it is one of the cabinets lined with cedar inside and cedar shelving I would let it acclimate for a week or so before introducing your sticks. If its a fridge that you converted I would just do what has already been suggested.

[Da Klugs]

Well start filling it to overcapacity immediately silly. :D

[dwoodward]

i bought a xikar crystal 100 cigar humidifier disc.
should i use beads instead of the disc?

Well, you will certainly need something other than the disc. The xikar discs are for small humidors 100-150 ct's... your Vinotemp can hold a good 500 cigars or more. Plus the space inside is much greater than a 150 ct humidor.

I suppose the general answer you will get around here is to use beads, although personally I don't like them. For that much space tho, beads might end up being the only "cheap" way unless you go with an active system like a Cigar Oasis.

[bobarian]

Please take a moment to tell us a little about yourself in the Introduction thread.

You should not need to power your Vinotemp in the winter. Leaving it unplugged will solve the problem of Rh swings as it cycles.

For a 28 bottle Vinotemp I use 1lb of 65% Heartfelt Beads split into two bags.

Cedar drawers and shelves are nice accessories but totally unnecessary. I bought some for my first Vino, but for my second I just use the wire shelves.

If you can get empty boxes from your local shop this will help maintain your Rh at a steady level. You can use them to store singles until you fill it up with full boxes! :2

[backthen102589]

I run mine with beads. Another suggestion is that unless it's really hot outside the Vino, turn the temp setting as high as you can, ie 68 or 69. The less it cycles the more stable the RH will be. You cannot season plastic BTW. Which model may I ask?

i got the one just for the cigars. it not a wine cabnet. i would send u a link but im using my phone. u can see it on the web site

[neoflex]

Had a feeling he may be talking about one of these and not the typical Vino/Edgestar type.
http://www.vinotemp.com/Browse.aspx/421/Cabinets

[Bill86]

i got the one just for the cigars. it not a wine cabnet. i would send u a link but im using my phone. u can see it on the web site

i got the vinotemp humidor in.
i turned it on and set at 66.
i dont know if it needs a season
i bought a xikar crystal 100 cigar humidifier disc.
should i use beads instead of the disc?

What I'm getting out of your posts and from what everyone else said I'm a bit confused.

First off it seems like you got a vinotemp wooden humidor and not a wine refrigerator. You'll definitely need to season it if this is the case and you will want beads as your humidification.

According to the link neoflex posted your humidor is quite large. It would really help if you can give us the EXACT humidor you own. Or you could go to http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/calculator.asp and calculate how much beads you need based on L x W x H dimensions of your humidor. You can order them from there or shilala's site as well, which I don't have the link for but I'm sure if you wanted someone here could post a link.

[backthen102589]

sorry about confusing yall, i got this humidor.
http://www.vinotemp.com/View.aspx/2973/Thermoelectric-Humidor
;s

[dwoodward]

sorry about confusing yall, i got this humidor.
http://www.vinotemp.com/View.aspx/2973/Thermoelectric-Humidor
;s

Never seen that before... Well, it has cedar trays, but hard to see if it is cedar lined, either way, you should season it.

You can certainly use the Xikar Puck you already have once you add your cigars.

[backthen102589]

Never seen that before... Well, it has cedar trays, but hard to see if it is cedar lined, either way, you should season it.

You can certainly use the Xikar Puck you already have once you add your cigars.

its not ceder lined, should season it anyway?
its telling me its 65% humidity, should i shot for 70%?

[mariogolbee]

its not ceder lined, should season it anyway?
its telling me its 65% humidity, should i shot for 70%?

If you season anything it will be the cedar tray. I season but it's a matter of preference to many. If you choose to season it then don't overdo it.

65% is fine. Humidity is also a matter of preference. Some keep there humis at 55% and some at over 70%. I like mine around 65%.

[E.J.]

I like mine around 65%.

X 2

[backthen102589]

the tray inside the humi is wood but it has a clear protectant on it. i dont know if its ceder:confused:

[dwoodward]

the tray inside the humi is wood but it has a clear protectant on it. i dont know if its ceder:confused:

So it shines? Weird... I would try to season anyway, just to be sure... TBH, I didn't even know Vinotemp made cigar humidors. This is completely new to me lol.

[backthen102589]

So it shines? Weird... I would try to season anyway, just to be sure... TBH, I didn't even know Vinotemp made cigar humidors. This is completely new to me lol.

i dont think the tray is ceder. should i put the cigars that i want to age in ceder boxes?

[CigarNut]

You don't have a huge amount of space in that humidor, so I personally would not use boxes. You can try seasoning the humidor. At worst it won't do anything and it won't hurt anything. Best case, is that any exposed wood will get some moisture.

It's not clear from the picgtures how much space you have inside. Any cigars that do not fit in the tray I would consider storing in (open) five-finger bags. You can get more sticks in the humi this way...

Next, get yourself some beads. You can use Heartfelt, Cigarmony, or my HCM Beads. Pick your winner.

Finally, put your cigars in the humidor and enjoy.

[backthen102589]

You don't have a huge amount of space in that humidor, so I personally would not use boxes. You can try seasoning the humidor. At worst it won't do anything and it won't hurt anything. Best case, is that any exposed wood will get some moisture.

It's not clear from the picgtures how much space you have inside. Any cigars that do not fit in the tray I would consider storing in (open) five-finger bags. You can get more sticks in the humi this way...

Next, get yourself some beads. You can use Heartfelt, Cigarmony, or my HCM Beads. Pick your winner.

Finally, put your cigars in the humidor and enjoy.

so there doesnt have to be any ceder for the cigars to properly age?

[dwoodward]

so there doesnt have to be any ceder for the cigars to properly age?

Cedar has no impact on aging other than sometimes the cigars get a slight cedar taste. Cigars can age just fine without cedar. A lot of members age cigars in large coolers (coolidor) which are just plastic.

That said, I doubt you will get much aging out of a 100 ct humidor anyway.

[backthen102589]

Thanks yall for answering all my questions. my humi is running real good know. -(P

[Bill86]

Yeah that 100 count humidor is nice for a desktop but you'll need a coolidor or two for more storage. I could see MAYBE depending on the price getting one of those for a HIGH end storage (Opus X, GoF) etc etc...$20 + sticks. One shouldn't have TOO many more than 100 of those ON HAND. If so I think you've got some smoking to do! Or you just need to make it for HIGHER end sticks. Either way your 100 best.