Vinotemp 12 bottle [Archive] - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

76GTFan

11-13-2010, 04:42 PM

Purchased one at a yard sale for 20 bucks. I have two questions that I need some help with:

1. The temperature gauge only goes to 66F. Is this OK for cigar storage?

2. I also plan on lining it with Spanish cedar and drawers. Can someone provide a helpful link? I can't narrow down my search to see someone elses project.

dwoodward

11-13-2010, 07:38 PM

66F is fine for cigars. Keep it under 70F and you are good. I wouldn't trust the thermometer on unit however. I would purchase a good re-calibratable hygrometer that reads temperature as well as humidity.

As for cedar, drawers can be had from either ChasDen or WaxingMoon. Lining isn't necessary, and I personally think it looks better without.

Eleven

11-13-2010, 07:42 PM

66F is fine for cigars. Keep it under 70F and you are good. I wouldn't trust the thermometer on unit however. I would purchase a good re-calibratable hygrometer that reads temperature as well as humidity.

As for cedar, drawers can be had from either ChasDen or WaxingMoon. Lining isn't necessary, and I personally think it looks better without.

:tpd:

76GTFan

11-13-2010, 07:46 PM

Thanks. I sent a PM. Went to their website, but didn't show that they made drawers for that size.

76GTFan

11-14-2010, 12:08 PM

I made my conversion. Temp and RH are spot on 65/65. Now just need some drawers and shelves. Not a big vino, but will work out well for 20 bucks.

hscmit

11-14-2010, 12:17 PM

got some photos?

76GTFan

11-14-2010, 12:22 PM

Hard to do with an iPhone. Nothing eyecandy worthy yet. Using empty cigar boxes as trays now. Like I said not big, but nice for a 20 dollar 12 bottle Vino.

76GTFan

11-14-2010, 12:28 PM

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Sorry for the link. If someone is good at putting the pix up please allow.

dwoodward

11-14-2010, 02:47 PM

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Sorry for the link. If someone is good at putting the pix up please allow.

Yeah, those are not links. They need a domain on the internet before you can post them.

Bill86

11-14-2010, 03:19 PM

Use photobucket that's what I do, pretty easy make an account. Upload the picture post the link using IMG tags.

76GTFan

11-14-2010, 03:57 PM

http://emob1129.photobucket.com/albums/m507/Rubarb1990/3244a9d0.jpg?t=1289775227
http://emob1129.photobucket.com/albums/m507/Rubarb1990/92a71aba.jpg?t=1289775203

Thank you for the tip.

jmsremax

11-14-2010, 07:45 PM

Damn....nice find!

boom

11-14-2010, 07:47 PM

Thats the same one I have... I paid $30 of craigslist....I put six trays in it and holds solid at 65/65 had it for about 9 months now...

76GTFan

11-14-2010, 08:23 PM

Thanks. Now if I cam get some drawers. How did you get drawers for this size? The website only lists for minimum 18 bottle size cooler.

CRIMPS

11-15-2010, 08:55 AM

WaxingMoon (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=36634) will build you some. I believe Chasden builds them reasonably as well.

This was the third thread below at the time of this post. You may want to browse this forum a little further.

76GTFan

11-15-2010, 09:48 AM

WaxingMoon (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=36634) will build you some. I believe Chasden builds them reasonably as well.

This was the third thread below at the time of this post. You may want to browse this forum a little further.

Thanks. I have PM'd both. Just waiting to hear back from them.