Wine cooler and a humidor?

[Paddy]

Hrmm, I know it is only partly on topic here, but I ran a swamp cooler for years in Arizona and the power bill was MUCH less then when I got AC. I think you might be surprised on that front, but take the time to clean up your pads and spider.. it might make your summer a little more comfortable.

That said.. I think the coolerador is probably the cheaper way to go and reliable. The only real bonus to the wine fridge is that the temps will be consistent even if you are not home for long periods of time. I am not sure how long those ice packs last if you are trying to keep a stable temp. The power for an extra fridge will be noticeable on your power bill.

The wine coolers are thermoelectric- no condenser. They won't use anywhere never the electric a normal fridge would. At most mine cost a couple bucks a month. My avarage electric bill went up maybe $3.50 to $4.50 a month. A far cry from running the Central Air that sky rockets my electric bill come summer

[Cyris]

The wine coolers are thermoelectric- no condenser. They won't use anywhere never the electric a normal fridge would. At most mine cost a couple bucks a month. My avarage electric bill went up maybe $3.50 to $4.50 a month. A far cry from running the Central Air that sky rockets my electric bill come summer

Ah, yes.. missed the whole "thermoelectric" portion of this discussion!

[dajones]

Keep your eye out: sometimes wine clubs add thermoelectrics as a promo (I just checked: WSJ wine club had one back in August), so for like a hundred bucks you get a (small) cigar cooler AND some wine (quality?).

I could not find any current promos. Closest thing is a sale on Avanti (and note the only review is a cigar guy):
http://www.beveragefactory.com/wine/...4/EWC16B.shtml

Too bad shipping is $35. Maybe Target or Kohls or place like that has 'em...

Now ya got me thinkin'...

[dajones]

New Haier 6-bottle thermo electric

$50 shipped

today only

http://deals.ebay.com/5000008420_Hai...le_Wine_Cellar

[Paddy]

Keep your eye out: sometimes wine clubs add thermoelectrics as a promo (I just checked: WSJ wine club had one back in August), so for like a hundred bucks you get a (small) cigar cooler AND some wine (quality?).

I could not find any current promos. Closest thing is a sale on Avanti (and note the only review is a cigar guy):
http://www.beveragefactory.com/wine/...4/EWC16B.shtml

Too bad shipping is $35. Maybe Target or Kohls or place like that has 'em...

Now ya got me thinkin'...

This model only has a high temp setting of 62F. Check some other models. You want one that has a temp of around 66-67 for the highest setting. Make sure you get all the spec's before buying. Avanti and Newair both have high temp ranges and digital thermostats. also consider size. a 6 or 18 bottle unit is fairly small in size. a 6 bottle may not even fit your humidor. I have a 36 bottle and have run out of room. I have seen Newair 28btl on Ebay for $199.00 w free S&H

[ryan54]

I'm going to pick up this cooler tomorrow. I’m thinking about just using it for cigars rather than my original plan. I don't have time for shelves and stuff right now. I picked up a bunch of cigar boxes form the liquor store that sells cigars the perty much just gave them to me. I’m thinking about just filling up the cigar boxes and placing them in the humidor maybe removing the lids or propping them open. Would this be sufficient rather than going all out with the Spanish Cedar?

[bigwhiteash]

Be careful of boxes that have been left in un-humidified conditions, they will suck the moisture out of any cigars you put in them.

You can season boxes just like you would a humidor, or for faster results, wipe them inside and out with a damp cloth and put them empty into your fridge for a few days to stabilize. (this is of course, assuming they are bare wood boxes and not paper covered).

Cedar is not necessary if you are storing boxes or singles in boxes.

[EdgeMan]

You can season boxes just like you would a humidor, or for faster results, wipe them inside and out with a damp cloth and put them empty into your fridge for a few days to stabilize. (this is of course, assuming they are bare wood boxes and not paper covered).

That's a great idea man. Never thought of putting them in the fridge after wiping them down.