How many use wine fridges for storage?

[Sherlockholms]

I am curious how many people use wine fridges for storage of their smokes, and not for the cooling purpose. I was able to pick this fridge up for free. Its a 30 bottle, compressor fridge. And it is broke, it does not cool. I plan on using it for cigar storing its bigger then the cooler I have now, so once I get it to hold rh I will transfer the small amount I have into it. Later on down the line when I can it will give me some room to work with when building up sticks. That and it will help keep the temps down a bit.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=776&pictureid=5841
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=776&pictureid=5840

Those are empty boxes by the way.

[cricky101]

I have a wine fridge but haven't plugged it in in over a year. My basement in my house stays cool enough, and that's where I keep it. In my last apartment it ran year-round, though.

[Remo]

nice free pick-up, and nice empty humi pix :sl

[Drez]

My fridge is compressor driven also and I don't have it plugged in either. Works great for me.

[Killian]

I am curious how many people use wine fridges for storage of their smokes, and not for the cooling purpose. I was able to pick this fridge up for free. Its a 30 bottle, compressor fridge. And it is broke, it does not cool. I plan on using it for cigar storing its bigger then the cooler I have now, so once I get it to hold rh I will transfer the small amount I have into it. Later on down the line when I can it will give me some room to work with when building up sticks. That and it will help keep the temps down a bit.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=776&pictureid=5841
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=776&pictureid=5840

Those are empty boxes by the way.


Pretty sure you are going to regret this post.
You better take cover now.

[Sherlockholms]

All I have to do is threaten those who dare with my LIST. And they will run in fear. Isn't that right Mike?

[Remo]

blah, blah, blah

[kelmac07]

I use three vinos. :tu :tu

[Zeuceone]

I use a refular refrigerator that doesn't work to good. It keeps my cigar humidor at 60 degrees.

[CigarNut]

...I was able to pick this fridge up for free. Its a 30 bottle, compressor fridge. And it is broke, it does not cool....That and it will help keep the temps down a bit...One comment -- you note that the compressor is broken and that you think that the wine fridge will keep your "temps down a bit".

A broken fridge will probably not help you with temperature at all. How well this wine fridge does as a humidor really depends upon the ambient environment around the wine fridge.

If you are able to keep it in a basement or other "coolish" place as others have suggested -- it will do great. Otherwise, you will just have to find out...

Good luck!

[zemekone]

i use 2, i couldnt fine a picture side by side
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/zemekone/P1010031-1.jpg

[Mugen910]

i use 2, i couldnt fine a picture side by side
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/zemekone/P1010031-1.jpg

If you step back a few feet you can get the other one in the pic :r

[zemekone]

If you step back a few feet you can get the other one in the pic :r

you b!tch, i hate you :r plus if i took a step back it would show all the non cubans i smoke :bhd

[Mugen910]

you b!tch, i hate you :r plus if i took a step back it would show all the non cubans i smoke :bhd

We all have our vices sir...

[lbowles2]

I have 2 vino that's I don't plug in. I just like the looks of them and like how well they work when setup with drawers.

[Sherlockholms]

One comment -- you note that the compressor is broken and that you think that the wine fridge will keep your "temps down a bit".

A broken fridge will probably not help you with temperature at all. How well this wine fridge does as a humidor really depends upon the ambient environment around the wine fridge.

If you are able to keep it in a basement or other "coolish" place as others have suggested -- it will do great. Otherwise, you will just have to find out...

Good luck!

Well, I don't have a basement and the coolest place in my house would be my closet. But on a hot day the ambient temp is the same in the closet as it is in my room. I checked the temps in the fridge for a few days, on a day where the temp hits 80F, the fridge stays within 74-75. In my cooler the temps will reach anywhere from 77-79 and on the days it hits 82F my cooler hits around 80-81. I think the fridge is more metal, glass etc. so it stays a little cooler?

[bishjd123]

I've got an edgestar decked out with cedar drawers in the basement. I don't have to run power to it since my summer temps never get above 68. I think it's a much cleaner look than a cooler, but then again I've got a couple of those as well.

[shilala]

I have one beside my desk here.

[MurphysLaw]

One day I will...have to buy one to keep wine in first, otherwise the wife might just kill me

[Drez]

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt7/fmejido/9d753684.jpg

love mine

[Sherlockholms]

All nice fridges/coolers! I wish the one I had worked! But for free I cannot complain.

[thebayratt]

Ive had mine for a year or so.
Zino 28btl
Chasidor Stained Drawers/Shelf
KL
Dual homemade fans/timer

This pic is 6months old:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs266.snc6/179402_185492931475902_100000455893150_568182_1155 643_n.jpg

[Sherlockholms]

I like your setup Shawn! The Shelves make all the difference.

[rizzle]

I use one, specifically for the cooling purposes. As it stands now, it has been a perfect alternative to a cooled cabinet and handles my paltry stash pretty well. With a llittle tetris every now and then.

[Sherlockholms]

Alright, I have seasoned some boxes in the empty fridge. I have noticed RH swings 61%-65%. And when the door opens it drops to around 57%. Is this normal with a Wine fridge? And does this mean the boxes are still pulling moisture from the air?

[E.J.]

I don't plug my vinodor in...it is just a fancy cooler...

[justonemorestick]

http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/members/justonemorestick-albums-junk-picture6139-my-wine-fridge.jpg

Heres Mine. Compressor based plugged into a lamp timer and runs for about 15-30 min every 1-2 Hours works good and holds humidity pretty well.