Suggestions for a cabinet humi

Originally Posted by TheLostGringo

I agree, if you have those type of expenses for tuition save your money for cigars. Cooler is the way to go.

I know...but I've been saving for a decent humi for the past few months and I've handed over my tuition and living expenses money for the next 2 years which can't be touched. Its managed by the scariest gatekeeper to other peoples money that i know...Mom This humi is going under the etc. column in my books.

A chasisdor is really starting to look like a decent alternative. I like the way i can change the config. to suit my needs...however this also means I can keep buying.

This is going to sound stupid but do you keep the fridge plugged in or is it literally just used as a chasis?

I found this on Craigslist I've emailed the person and he doesn't know what the model # is and I've looked on VINO's website and I can't find one with a white interior, any help identifying the unit would be much appreciated.
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[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Budget=$300
70qt cooler=$35-WalMart
1lb 65% beads=$31-Heartfelt Industries
Total=$66

Remaining=$234-Lots more cigars

Originally Posted by TheLostGringo

I agree, if you have those type of expenses for tuition save your money for cigars. Cooler is the way to go.

Originally Posted by Brad

I vote cooler and some beads as well. Since you are on a budget, a lot of the less expensive cabinets are kind of a pain, some aren't built very well and maintaining a solid RH can be difficult. Active humidification can be a PITA as well. You can get upper end cabinets with built in temp and RH control, but they are quite expensive, smaller units run $1,500+, with bigger cabinets costing several thousand dollars.

I had a cabinet humidor before, and it wasn't worth the hassle, IMO. Cooler and beads is much easier, and much cheaper. Granted it's not pretty, or something you'd display, but it does the job quite well.

[captain53]

With a limited budget a good quality cooler is definitely the best bet otherwise I would say go the wine cooler/Chasidor route.

Humidity = Shilala Beads

Don't waste your money on Oasis.

[Brutus2600]

Originally Posted by Chinogobraap

This is going to sound stupid but do you keep the fridge plugged in or is it literally just used as a chasis?

I found this on Craigslist I've emailed the person and he doesn't know what the model # is and I've looked on VINO's website and I can't find one with a white interior, any help identifying the unit would be much appreciated.
- http://longisland.craigslist.org/app/1784947079.html

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You plug it in to maintain the temp. Also, most that keep 28 bottles and less will be thermoelectric, as opposed to compressor cooled, which is less hard on the RH control. Apparently the compressor will suck the humidity out of the air pretty quick.

The unit you linked would work, but most of the Chasidor stuff is built for the 28 bottle units, Edgestar and Vinotemp being the most popular, although he does say he'll do custom work.