Basement Cigar Storage Question

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by MrT

Anyone know of any digital thermometers I can use for controlling temp ?

See my post above, there's a link to a external temp controller. It would turn the light on/off based on the temp you set. It's analog I believe. That site also have a digital version for $20 more.

http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewin...ontroller.html

I wouldn't worry about temp. I would worry about keeping the humidity in check.

I had...had a Pepsi cooler converted to a humidor in my basement. I got away from cigars for a while and neglected to keep an eye on things for a couple months and ended up throwing out around 200 sticks because of mold. 80 of them were 2002 Liberty's. I still wake up in cold sweats at night over that one.

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by Troller98

I wouldn't worry about temp. I would worry about keeping the humidity in check.

I had...had a Pepsi cooler converted to a humidor in my basement. I got away from cigars for a while and neglected to keep an eye on things for a couple months and ended up throwing out around 200 sticks because of mold. 80 of them were 2002 Liberty's. I still wake up in cold sweats at night over that one.

Ouch.

I am converting my old fridge to a humidor in the basement but during winter it stays around 40-45*F. The basement itself is pretty moist but the fridge is sealed obviously so I`ll be using beads to keep humidity in check.

You say old fridge, I would make sure there is no smell in this fridge. That's probably the first thing I would worry about.