My Winefridge/Humidor Rant

acarr · 10-13-2009, 12:11 PM

It is kind of funny. I went out bought all the beads and all that good stuff for my vino also. In the end, I started seasoning the thing with just a glass of distilled water and some empty cigar boxes. The humidity stayed dead on so I added more boxes and more boxes. I used nothing to take the RH down at all, the cycling of the vino does that nicely. So the only thing I have used in my vino for humidity for over a year is little glass of water and the results have been perfect.

yourchoice · 10-13-2009, 12:30 PM

I don't have a vino and probably will never (I have an end table humidor). But I would think the biggest advantage of a vino over the coolers is temperature control. I'm not sure how you'd go about controlling temps on a regular basis with coolers. I'm assuming temps weren't your issue Shawn, is that correct?

If it were me (and I didn't have an end table

) I'd probably go with coolers in my basement which 364/365 days of the year is below 69 degrees. But if I lived in Florida or somewhere similar without a basement, I'd consider the vino.

Skywalker · 10-13-2009, 09:52 PM

I don't plug my Vino in... it remains at room temp... between 70 and 72 degrees. My house never gets too warm or too cold! My Vino has remained between RH 53 and 55 since I started using it.

My cooler has always sat in the same room temp and I keep it at an even RH 65!

I think the temp has a lot to do with it

Sauer Grapes · 10-13-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

I don't plug my Vino in... it remains at room temp... between 70 and 72 degrees. My house never gets too warm or too cold! My Vino has remained between RH 53 and 55 since I started using it.

My cooler has always sat in the same room temp and I keep it at an even RH 65!

I think the temp has a lot to do with it

If your vino isn't on, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to hold at any rh you want. Unless you want it at 53 rh, then your seal is crappy.

10-13-2009, 10:34 PM

Another problem with this hobby is we tend to dwell on the negative (troubles) rather than the positive. More often than not, people post in search of help to problems. Although there are positive reviews and discussions throughout the forum, a lot of time is spend debating the troubles people are having and how others solved a similar problem. This lopsided information often tends to paint a negative picture of (insert whatever topic you wish). Sure there are those who have success, they tend to be the ones offering suggestions to those having trouble. They don’t however often start new topics like "My product rocks and is perfect". My experience with my wine coolers is people are trying way too hard to create the perfect humidor. Mine are only plugged in for a few months out of the year. They have sufficient beads, and I accept the fact they are what they are, wine coolers with cigars in them. I monitor them and smoke cigars from them daily. For me they offer a large area to store cigars that the wife is not ashamed to have sitting in the kitchen.

Not sure she would be cool with 3 white Rubbermaid coolers stacked next to the microwave.

Chas

Skywalker · 10-14-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

If your vino isn't on, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to hold at any rh you want. Unless you want it at 53 rh, then your seal is crappy.

I like my CCs crisp!!!

10-14-2009, 09:09 AM

Well said.

I haven't found the allure of Vinos yet, especially when considering how inexpensive and effective a 120qt cooler is.

10-13-2009, 12:11 PM	#1
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: My Winefridge/Humidor Rant It is kind of funny. I went out bought all the beads and all that good stuff for my vino also. In the end, I started seasoning the thing with just a glass of distilled water and some empty cigar boxes. The humidity stayed dead on so I added more boxes and more boxes. I used nothing to take the RH down at all, the cycling of the vino does that nicely. So the only thing I have used in my vino for humidity for over a year is little glass of water and the results have been perfect.

10-13-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,109 Trading: (37)	Re: My Winefridge/Humidor Rant I don't have a vino and probably will never (I have an end table humidor). But I would think the biggest advantage of a vino over the coolers is temperature control. I'm not sure how you'd go about controlling temps on a regular basis with coolers. I'm assuming temps weren't your issue Shawn, is that correct? If it were me (and I didn't have an end table ) I'd probably go with coolers in my basement which 364/365 days of the year is below 69 degrees. But if I lived in Florida or somewhere similar without a basement, I'd consider the vino.

10-13-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: My Winefridge/Humidor Rant I don't plug my Vino in... it remains at room temp... between 70 and 72 degrees. My house never gets too warm or too cold! My Vino has remained between RH 53 and 55 since I started using it. My cooler has always sat in the same room temp and I keep it at an even RH 65! I think the temp has a lot to do with it __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

10-13-2009, 10:34 PM	#5
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Winefridge/Humidor Rant Another problem with this hobby is we tend to dwell on the negative (troubles) rather than the positive. More often than not, people post in search of help to problems. Although there are positive reviews and discussions throughout the forum, a lot of time is spend debating the troubles people are having and how others solved a similar problem. This lopsided information often tends to paint a negative picture of (insert whatever topic you wish). Sure there are those who have success, they tend to be the ones offering suggestions to those having trouble. They don’t however often start new topics like "My product rocks and is perfect". My experience with my wine coolers is people are trying way too hard to create the perfect humidor. Mine are only plugged in for a few months out of the year. They have sufficient beads, and I accept the fact they are what they are, wine coolers with cigars in them. I monitor them and smoke cigars from them daily. For me they offer a large area to store cigars that the wife is not ashamed to have sitting in the kitchen. Not sure she would be cool with 3 white Rubbermaid coolers stacked next to the microwave. Chas

10-14-2009, 09:09 AM	#7
Slavac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Winefridge/Humidor Rant Well said. I haven't found the allure of Vinos yet, especially when considering how inexpensive and effective a 120qt cooler is.