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Doc Wylie

Doc Wylie

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I wasn't sure what forum this was most appropriate for, so posted it here...

This evening while relaxing on the back deck with a tasty Padilla 1932, I commented to Mrs. Doc that I was going to miss being able to enjoy my after dinner smokes this winter since I don't smoke in the house and sitting out in the Buffalo cold and snow doesn't make for a pleasant experience. She surprised me by suggesting that I build a retreat in the basement with some sort of filtration system or "smoke-eater" device where I could enjoy my cigars without disturbing other members of the family. (I checked to see if aliens had taken over her body and/or mind and determined that it was, indeed, the real Mrs. Doc who had offered this idea)

So... I turn to you, fellow members, for advice, guidance and ideas. What are my options to economically create such a sanctuary? ???
 
Heartfelt industries sell some brand of smoke eater that they praise highly.
It might be a formidable task to do a full blown ventilation system.
 
Also check with Mark at Cigarmony.com.

Here's a link for you as well where several different options were discussed.
 
A few guys have set up "man rooms." A search might turn up some useful information.

Wilkey
 
I would try to keep it economical. She's probably about to hit you up for something pretty substantial! :laugh:


No carpet or other soft surfaces, fresh air in, smoky air out, run a cleaner/filter. That about sums it up. The specifics are up to you.
 
LilBastage said:
I would try to keep it economical. She's probably about to hit you up for something pretty substantial! :laugh:

No carpet or other soft surfaces, fresh air in, smoky air out, run a cleaner/filter. That about sums it up. The specifics are up to you.
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That's for sure! There's always that hidden cost. :laugh:

Thanks everyone for the advice and references. The room described in the link Bluestone provided is awesome...but the more I read this and other similar articles the more I see this as a much bigger project than I originally thought. It seems that sealing the room and exhausting the smoke are the biggest issues, whihc will require a lot of time, expertise and expense. I've been confining my winter smoking to the local casino and the few cigar bars we have here so it may be worth it to set up a modest cubicle down in the basement.
 
Well I'll tell ya this...there ain't gonna be no doggie style goin' on in MY smokin' room! :angry:

At least not without adequate ventilation.
 
Man Caves on DIY network did a show on a smoking room. Real simple room; fresh coat of paint, a couple of small leather club chairs, faux fireplace, and on one wall they put stone up. The biggest issue was the ventilation that they put in. Good luck on your room.
 
I had a contractor look at doing a room for me. He was talking about some ventilation system that used two fans to pull smoke outside...one near the 'smoking area' and one nearest either the steps headed upstairs or near the vent to the upstairs. One fan catches the smoke closest to the smoker and the other catches the smoke that got away. The duct was to be the same for both fans and he was going to use standard kitchen vent fans.

I didn't have him do it yet but he said it worked for other projects.
 
I used a 300 CFM quiet exhaust fan vented outside plus a charcoal/hepa filter. Been smoking in it 2.5 years sometimes 5-7 cigars at once and the next morning can't smell a thing. Make sure you don't have a lot of carpet and leather furniture helps too. Also, I remove the ashes after every smoke, that helps a long way to eliminating the smell. In this picture I have upgraded the fan, tv, and added a leather couch.

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ddepaola said:
I used a 300 CFM quiet exhaust fan vented outside plus a charcoal/hepa filter. Been smoking in it 2.5 years sometimes 5-7 cigars at once and the next morning can't smell a thing. Make sure you don't have a lot of carpet and leather furniture helps too. Also, I remove the ashes after every smoke, that helps a long way to eliminating the smell. In this picture I have upgraded the fan, tv, and added a leather couch.

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Do you have any problems with smoke escaping up into the next floor, or is the fan sufficient to exhaust it outside? My main concern is not so much the smell that reamins in the room as much as it's keeping smoke out of the rest of the house.
 
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