ADMIN DELETE Cigar Coolers 2023

[BurnBerry]

Figured an updated 2023 thread might be beneficial. Seems as though most cigar coolers are made in china, huge bummer. Would love to get updated feedback from you guys on which brands seem to have the lesser of issues.
Seems like New Air and Needone (Audew) are maybe more reliable? I need a 400-800 capacity with ability to heat & cool. Built-in humidification isn't a must as I'm fine with using several 320G Boveda's. Thanks for any feedback.

 

[xyz123]

All Igloos are made is U.S.A.

 

[BurnBerry]

All Igloos are made is U.S.A.

I've been doing acrylic jars / containers for so long, I've just got an itch for an electric cooler that needs scratching.

 

[xyz123]

Figured an updated 2023 thread might be beneficial. Seems as though most cigar coolers are made in china, huge bummer. Would love to get updated feedback from you guys on which brands seem to have the lesser of issues.
Seems like New Air and Needone (Audew) are maybe more reliable? I need a 400-800 capacity with ability to heat & cool. Built-in humidification isn't a must as I'm fine with using several 320G Boveda's. Thanks for any feedback.

For a cooler, just use beads. I have ten 48qt or larger coolers running perfectly fine off one $15 bag of beads:

Crystal Gel 1-lb Humidification Beads (Absorbs 100x weight)

One of the most cost-efficient, simple, and effective humidification solutions on the market. Maintains 70% humidity. Super absorbent beads absorb up to 100 times

www.cigarpage.com

ETA: And really, we don't need another cooler thread. Best to drop this one and refresh the main one.

 

[BurnBerry]

I just don't like beads.

I'll delete all my posts from tonight, thanks for the guidance.

 

[xyz123]

I just don't like beads.

I'll delete all my posts from tonight, thanks for the guidance.

No. Don't delete. You're not intentionally doing anything wrong. Just read a lot, share some cigar porn, and ask a lot of questions.. that aren't easily answered by the search feature.

You're good.

 

[Pugman1943]

I have had a New Air 24 bottle wine cooler ( thermo-electric ) for over 5 years. It is easy to remove the metal racks, clip the rack retainers and slide in Spanish cedar shelves. I use Boveda on the levels and it has been a great cooler. Found this for you in case of interest.

 

[Pugman1943]

This is what my setup looks like with the New Air on the bottom. If you use Tupperware trays you can do some "magic ". I wish I had fans in it for better circulation, but do not.

 

[BurnBerry]

I have had a New Air 24 bottle wine cooler ( thermo-electric ) for over 5 years. It is easy to remove the metal racks, clip the rack retainers and slide in Spanish cedar shelves. I use Boveda on the levels and it has been a great cooler. Found this for you in case of interest.

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Yea I've looked at Whytner as well, I think I'd probably lean towards New Air based on what all I've read.

 

[BurnBerry]

This is what my setup looks like with the New Air on the bottom. If you use Tupperware trays you can do some "magic ". I wish I had fans in it for better circulation, but do not.

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Great setup, is that the baby needone on top? I wouldn't mind have all my boxes in a larger New Air and all my loose / mismatched sticks in a small one like you have on top. Thanks for the pic!

 

[xyz123]

I have had a New Air 24 bottle wine cooler ( thermo-electric ) for over 5 years. It is easy to remove the metal racks, clip the rack retainers and slide in Spanish cedar shelves. I use Boveda on the levels and it has been a great cooler. Found this for you in case of interest.

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Nice Ed! Dare I ask what it cost you back then??

 

[Pugman1943]

Believe it or not, I paid $250 because it had a dent on the side ( I didn't care ) and $50 shipping. Took out the wine shelves, clipped the wine sh
elf retainers and bought 3 spansh cedar shelves. I use Tupperware for loose sticks and set boxes on the top. Also use Boveda on each shelf as I have no fans. It has been rock steady for over four years.

 

[xyz123]

Also use Boveda on each shelf as I have no fans.

Not true Ed... You got all of us.

 

[2K6TBSS]

Believe it or not, I paid $250 because it had a dent on the side ( I didn't care ) and $50 shipping. Took out the wine shelves, clipped the wine sh
elf retainers and bought 3 spansh cedar shelves. I use Tupperware for loose sticks and set boxes on the top. Also use Boveda on each shelf as I have no fans. It has been rock steady for over four years.

@Pugman1943 how often do you have to add water to the big cooler?