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High End, Retail, or Conversion?

I emailed Bob and he gave me a quote on a Mini Tall, nothing fancy but with an extra drawer instead of one of the shelves.
Even with shipping it is within my budget.

This is the way I really want to go, but so many times I have talked myself into a cheaper option. My brewery is a great example of going with different options to achieve the same function, but always with some sort of trade off, to save money.....

T
 
After much thought, I think I will convert a wine fridge, good thing is that it won't need power at basements temps here in Colorado.

Guess I am going t o have to use Forrest....should prolly order now, so it is ready by March-April.

T
 
Ok, bringing this out of hibernation.....I hope to have a pic of what I want to convert in a few hours. On my way to see if the piece is still for sale, if so, I think it will make an awesome Humi.....wish me luck!!!
 
That is incredible...love it! That is going to be a classic! Take your time...
 
With a secondary thermostat and active humidification you should be good. I'll post some links later.
 
BlindedByScience said:
With a secondary thermostat and active humidification you should be good. I'll post some links later.
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Active Humidification for sure, but no temp control. Not needed in the Colorado basements
 
If your ambient RH is lower than your desired set point, active humidification is so low maintenance that it's up front cost seems worth it, IMHO. After having it in my Staebell for over a decade, I wouldn't have anything else. But, the big issue is ambient RH. If your ambient RH is typically equal or higher than your desired set point, your'e going to want to run bags of beads. In my home, forced air heat or AC drops ambient RH like a rock, so the active system in my cabinet is the right answer. In a basement....quite likely a very different story.
 
Looking forward to see how this turns out, Congrats on finding such a great canvas!
 
BlindedByScience said:
If your ambient RH is lower than your desired set point, active humidification is so low maintenance that it's up front cost seems worth it, IMHO. After having it in my Staebell for over a decade, I wouldn't have anything else. But, the big issue is ambient RH. If your ambient RH is typically equal or higher than your desired set point, your'e going to want to run bags of beads. In my home, forced air heat or AC drops ambient RH like a rock, so the active system in my cabinet is the right answer. In a basement....quite likely a very different story.
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Colorado Springs Ambient RH is usually super low and basement temps are super stable.
Then plan was beads and an active humidification device.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I19NYB...AVRC4J&pd_rd_w=oq82w&smid=A141OTTBXJ0MV8&th=1

but, any and all ideas are welcome

T
 
I'd get a recording hygro (min, max) and let it go in the basement for a while. You may be surprised; my guess is that it's lots 'wetter' than you think.
 
I can do that as well

As soon as the house is done
 
I look forward to seeing how this turns out! I get out to your area every now and then, to the NSCA headquarters and the USA Hockey headquarters. Next time I'm there let's have a smoke!
 
I worked out at the NSCA for a while until I blew my shoulder out

and lets!!!!
 
Agree with BBS, Montana is really dry too, but my basement is much more humid, so I'd do some research before buying anything. Beads have worked great is my conversion, I put a couple glasses of distilled water in there for a week or so maybe twice a year.
 
One more time going to bring this back from the dead.

I have done ZERO work on this since I started the thread and this one here, where I was obviously high!

I have reached out to Warhorse LTD, and I am waiting on his quotes for shelves, I just don't think I can do business with the "other" guy.
I will edit this post in a few with pics, but understand, all the work, the very little work, I am going to pull out and re-do, I want to ad a layer of plastic behind the Luan, and then double the Luan, and I might move the outlet as well, have to see if that will work out in real life like it is in my head.

My next hurdle is humification, it is just under 7 cubic feet total volume. My current choices are.

Le Veil
Cigar Oasis Plus 3.0
Hydra LG
Humi Care
Avallo

Anyone have reviews, recommendations, or suggestions, I am all ears!
I will be using beads as well on all levels too

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Honestly, I feel like people put way too much thought into their cigar storage. Unless, of course you find it just satisfying to do. I remember my first Coolerdor, I spent all this money on Spanish cedar to make shelves inside. I could've bought a box of cigars for what I spent. My next one I just used pine board I bought at the hardware store for like five bucks.

Anyways, my last humidor was a Basset China hutch that I saw at a home inspection. The owner told me if I hauled it, I could have it. I even went out and bought foam weatherstripping because I was worried it wouldn't hold humidity at the door opening gaps. I put a cigar oasis magna in it, and I still have yet to install the weatherstripping. It does just fine. There's plenty of Spanish cedar inside the boxes the cigars come in.

I did a search on Facebook to give you an example of many, and found this beauty. For 100 bucks I might go pick it up this weekend. 😎 The top and bottom are two different sections.

There's plenty of smaller ones out there, if you're worried about space.
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Cigar Oasis Magna — MDC Wholesale Cigars | Cigar Distributor | Wholesale Cigars Online

This is the ideal humidifier for any of our larger humidors. For the single wide humidors we suggest one unit. For the larger unit we suggest 2 units in drier climates. Designed for 10-60 Cubic feet Cabinet/Armoire humidors Remote control & sensor for most accurate distribution
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I like the design of this unit did the gel beads. There's no floral foam, filters, or wicks to change out. I've had no issues with any mold growth, etc.
 
Thaks brother, i did look at that one, but it seems over kill for 7 CuFt, the gel beads is 100% the way to go, if I get one of the smaller units I will tear apart the water cartridge, remove the foam, use the beads, and the silver stuff added to the water.
 
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