My little coolidor project
 

I wanted a small singles unit that would hold 50-70 cigars. (I won't keep more than 30 in this)

The mission was to keep it under $130 and have it hold 65-70 temp/rh.

1. Coolidor - $79
2. (2) trays - $20
3. 1/2 lb beads/bag - $20
4. Hygrometer - $12

I went over my budget by $1

After a few days to get it set up and hygrometer calibrated, it works well and hold temp/rh perfect. We will see how long it last be for it breaks and I have to modify it....:ss

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that is very interesting, what is the actual unit made from? is it some sort of wine cooler?

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Small 8 bottle wine cooler

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Nice looking setup you have there. Kudos!

Where did you get those trays, if you don't mind me asking?

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can all wine coolers be turned into humi's? excuse my ignorance. I have a buddy with like a 30 bottle figidair that is in his garage rotting.

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www cheaphumidor com (there on eBay as well)

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If you want to use the cooling feature of a refrigerator most people would say you need a thermoelectric fridge. A traditional condenser will cause large humidity swings.

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is that like the little dorm fridge's?

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+1

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The dorm style fridges would be condenser. You want a Vinotemp or similar. Most wine fridges are thermoelectric.

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Yes thermoelectric is preferred however I know some that use regular compressor type fridges without much issue, I believe Scott (Shilala) used compressor ones. The swings in RH are not as much of an issue if you mainly keep boxes in them because the boxes will help buffer the RH and the sticks inside them will stay at a fairly constant RH because it takes a while for the humidity to work its way into the boxes. :2

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Nice work; it gives me some ideas! :hm

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That is a very nice little setup.:tu Gives me an idea. I have a 28 bottle unit but have a major overflow problem and I could use one of those for my ready to smoke stix and my big unit for aging.

Thanks for sharing!:tu

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Usually anything over 28 bottles is compressor cooled and 28 or less is Thermoelectric cooled.:2

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:tu

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That is really sweet. It would make a great little desktop!!

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Nice, I looked at one of these around christmas and wonderd how it would work. You did a nice job putting it together.

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Like you need a humidor - running out of space already?;s

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Not to thread jack, but is there a big demand for the little units?

I have seen the little ones in a lot of stores, best buy even has them, and just never gave them a second glance.

Chas

Re: My little coolidor project
 

Yes, HUGE demand and growing minute by minute. I officially offer mine as a test unit for your new line of tiny coolidor draws.

Seriously though, probably not, unless one wants a single stick unit or office unit.

PM me if you want internal dimension measurements.

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ME

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Very Nice & Well Organized, Shawn!:tu

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How many sticks will that 8 bottle hold? ...my old roommate has one that i could get for 25 bucks...

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It would all depend on how it was configured. I'm not maximizing the space because the tray choices are limited. This one, 50 to 75. Maybe 200 if configed differently.

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I can do any size tray. I thought about at one time buying one, building trays and offering it as a complete unit ready to go. Just add cigars :D

Just never thought there was a demand for the little ones when for just a little more money you can get a 28 bottle unit.

Chas

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I think it is a space to put it idea. I never thought about a little one till I saw this one done up and it hit me that would stop me from having to open the big one as much and also be convenient for my every-day smokes. Shipping $ might be an issue for selling them as a whole unit but if you look at that high priced desktop that vinotemp sells you might get some ideas.:2

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I agree, I wavered back and forth about going more vertical or larger on a 16/28 because there isn't that much price difference. I ended up coming back to what I wanted which was a desktop singles unit that could hold 50-70 individuals.

It's more than functional for a places where then temp cant get below 70 easy and cheaply. But the pimp in me wants to make it look better...lol

PM me with estimated cost for drawers. I'm interested to see how much it ups the ante vs. the cost of a 28 set.

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Not really, the small ones could be shipped ground for a fairly reasonable price because of their size.

I would need some basic measurements. The size of the wire rack is fine for a quote. Also a height of the space between the slots.

Chas

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14 x 11.5 - rack W x D

top down
3.5 - top rack slot
3.5 - middle rack slot
.5 - middle rack to bottom

The is a fan square in the back the sticks out about 2/8ths and is almost in middle of unit. I would assume that there would have to be space for this to have free flow air.

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That's basically the same size as a double for the edgestar.

Prices can be found here.

Chas

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The site blocks me from that link.

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PM on its way :tu

Chas

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So you think that little monster would hold two edgestar sized (approximately) double drawers? That would be a killer! If it will I want to get 2 in the next batch.

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Speaking of 28 bottle Vinos, has anyone seen one for sale recently? All stock from Target has expired years ago. :mad:

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If I recall well I bought mine from our friend at cigarmony