Coolidor

Dscott · 04-19-2013, 04:23 PM

What are some things one need to set one up
I need to add some more room for overflow of cigars
Thanks in advance

TJarv · 04-19-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dscott

What are some things one need to set one up
I need to add some more room for overflow of cigars
Thanks in advance

Humidification, hygrometer, and a little bit of cedar helps

CigarNut · 04-19-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TJarv

Humidification, hygrometer, and a little bit of cedar helps

And a very big cooler.

Gabe215 · 04-19-2013, 06:39 PM

Cigars to fill it up!! They also help regulate humidity along with cedar!

Dscott · 04-19-2013, 07:09 PM

thank you all

SvilleKid · 04-19-2013, 08:06 PM

A sunny day to leave it open (empty) to air out and lose any "plastic" smell. Cheap and effective.

AdamJoshua · 04-19-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

A sunny day to leave it open (empty) to air out and lose any "plastic" smell. Cheap and effective.

+1

and you can wash it out with a baking soda / water mix... that'll help too.

Lockspur · 04-19-2013, 08:44 PM

Step 1: obtain cooler. 152quart Igloo can be had at Academy for $85

Step 2: Wipe down interior with rubbing alcohol, followed by a clean paper towel with distilled water.

Step 3: Let air dry 24 hours. Sunlight optional.

Step 4: Fill with cedar boxes (obtained from your local B&M or us). This will help with the plastic odor and help to aromatically season the box (worked for mine).

Step 5: Obtain humification beads. I'm a fan of Shilala Beads. Plus it's fun to say 5 times fast. ALWAYS buy more than the specs call for. If the calculations say buy 1 pound, buy 1.5.

Step 6: Obtain hygrometer. Calibrate it using these here instructions.

Step 7: Remove all boxes from cooler, place beads (65% recommended) and hygrometer in cooler.

Step 8: Close door.

Step 9: Leave door closed for a week. MINIMUM!

Step 10: After one week, open door to check hygrometer. You should be close to 65% if not right on it.

Step 11: Fill box with smokes...preferably in cedar boxes. Mainly because it smells amazing.

Step 12: Don't freak out if the hygrometer drops for a week. It will bounce back in time. If after a month, you find your readings are consistently low, follow the instructions sent with your beads to increase humidity.

Step 13: ???

Step 14: Profit!!

ky70 · 04-20-2013, 05:55 AM

The above post has some great details and can be useful as a guide.

A couple things I did/do differently on the most recent cooler I setup was use kitty litter to stabilize humidity. I had my cooler running, filled with cigars and holding humidity at 65-67 in less than 48 hours. It has maintained that humidity for 2 months...maintenance free.

CigarNut · 04-20-2013, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockspur

Step 1: obtain cooler. 152quart Igloo can be had at Academy for $85

Step 2: Wipe down interior with rubbing alcohol, followed by a clean paper towel with distilled water.

Step 3: Let air dry 24 hours. Sunlight optional.

Step 4: Fill with cedar boxes (obtained from your local B&M or us). This will help with the plastic odor and help to aromatically season the box (worked for mine).

Step 5: Obtain humification beads. I'm a fan of Shilala Beads. Plus it's fun to say 5 times fast. ALWAYS buy more than the specs call for. If the calculations say buy 1 pound, buy 1.5.

Step 6: Obtain hygrometer. Calibrate it using these here instructions.

Step 7: Remove all boxes from cooler, place beads (65% recommended) and hygrometer in cooler.

Step 8: Close door.

Step 9: Leave door closed for a week. MINIMUM!

Step 10: After one week, open door to check hygrometer. You should be close to 65% if not right on it.

Step 11: Fill box with smokes...preferably in cedar boxes. Mainly because it smells amazing.

Step 12: Don't freak out if the hygrometer drops for a week. It will bounce back in time. If after a month, you find your readings are consistently low, follow the instructions sent with your beads to increase humidity.

Step 13: ???

Step 14: Profit!!

This is a great list - thanks for sharing!

Dscott · 04-20-2013, 08:16 PM

Thanks for all the help

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 05-10-2013, 11:07 PM

Some very helpful info in this thread! I'm planning a Coolidore too, because there are boxes of cigars in my future

04-19-2013, 04:23 PM	#1
Dscott Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: David Posts: 28 Trading: (0)	Coolidor What are some things one need to set one up I need to add some more room for overflow of cigars Thanks in advance

04-19-2013, 06:39 PM	#4
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,107 Trading: (20)	Re: Coolidor Cigars to fill it up!! They also help regulate humidity along with cedar!

04-19-2013, 07:09 PM	#5
Dscott Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: David Posts: 28 Trading: (0)	Re: Coolidor thank you all

04-19-2013, 08:06 PM	#6
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Coolidor A sunny day to leave it open (empty) to air out and lose any "plastic" smell. Cheap and effective. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

04-19-2013, 08:44 PM	#8
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Coolidor Step 1: obtain cooler. 152quart Igloo can be had at Academy for $85 Step 2: Wipe down interior with rubbing alcohol, followed by a clean paper towel with distilled water. Step 3: Let air dry 24 hours. Sunlight optional. Step 4: Fill with cedar boxes (obtained from your local B&M or us). This will help with the plastic odor and help to aromatically season the box (worked for mine). Step 5: Obtain humification beads. I'm a fan of Shilala Beads. Plus it's fun to say 5 times fast. ALWAYS buy more than the specs call for. If the calculations say buy 1 pound, buy 1.5. Step 6: Obtain hygrometer. Calibrate it using these here instructions. Step 7: Remove all boxes from cooler, place beads (65% recommended) and hygrometer in cooler. Step 8: Close door. Step 9: Leave door closed for a week. MINIMUM! Step 10: After one week, open door to check hygrometer. You should be close to 65% if not right on it. Step 11: Fill box with smokes...preferably in cedar boxes. Mainly because it smells amazing. Step 12: Don't freak out if the hygrometer drops for a week. It will bounce back in time. If after a month, you find your readings are consistently low, follow the instructions sent with your beads to increase humidity. Step 13: ??? Step 14: Profit!!

04-20-2013, 05:55 AM	#9
ky70 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Ken Location: Chicago Posts: 123 Trading: (0)	Re: Coolidor The above post has some great details and can be useful as a guide. A couple things I did/do differently on the most recent cooler I setup was use kitty litter to stabilize humidity. I had my cooler running, filled with cigars and holding humidity at 65-67 in less than 48 hours. It has maintained that humidity for 2 months...maintenance free.

04-20-2013, 08:16 PM	#11
Dscott Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: David Posts: 28 Trading: (0)	Re: Coolidor Thanks for all the help

05-10-2013, 11:07 PM	#12
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Coolidor Some very helpful info in this thread! I'm planning a Coolidore too, because there are boxes of cigars in my future