Overhumidification on Coolidors

[Roger]

Thank you everyone for your input. I guess I may be just "too worried" about keeping them at the right RH. I will definitely give the beads a try for my humidification when I get that far. Looking for a nice cheap cooler to get started with.

[Cigarbear]

I'm actually struggling with keeping my cooler RH in the happy range. I even removed all the beads a couple days ago and it hasn't dropped below ~72%. When I open the cooler, the RH actually goes up. I'm wondering if the hygrometer and plan on reclibrating tonight as a test.

[Galvanicfish]

While we're discussing coolerdors, how good of a seal should they have? As long as it stays shut if you turn it upside down? Or do you need something a bit heftier than that?

[DeeDubya]

While we're discussing coolerdors, how good of a seal should they have? As long as it stays shut if you turn it upside down? Or do you need something a bit heftier than that?

Just get a small roll of "closed cell" adhesive backed foam tape. It comes in many sizes. There is also a choice of density. I like the low density because it conforms to irregular surfaces better.

[Roger]

To my understanding it needs to seal good enough to keep proper humidity in, but i don't think it needs to be hermetically sealed. Coolers offer very good protection for cigars. I am hoping to put one together just as soon as I can find a cheap cooler.

Roger

[Galvanicfish]

Just get a small roll of "closed cell" adhesive backed foam tape.

Excellent suggestion. Now all I need are ze beads and hygrometer. Well, and cigars to put in it, but that's the fun part.

[bigwhiteash]

I like the 48 quart Coleman coolers.. no wheels. They have four cup holders on the top.

These seal just fine. One way to check, open the lid all the way, and let it fall closed under it's own weight. It should need a little final push to close fully.