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Hey guys,
Ever since I decided to unplug my frigidors due to electricity costs and irritating humidity swings from those compressor types, I've learned to use them as regular humidors. Then came the Igloo cooledor thing. All these work great at keeping humidity in the 65-68% range, however, my qualm was temperature, temperature, temperature! I have a small house, so keeping 2 frigidors and a large cooler, plus 3 desktops all upstairs in my bedroom would just not fit.
Then I saw Sboyajian's basement project which got me thinking. So, with a little cash,2 thumbs, the Internet, and a whole lot of confidance off I went to the hardware stores to build me an air conditioned humidor!
Hope you like the build, I'm definitely not a carpenter, and I did make a couple of boo-boos (like framing the door jamb flush with the studs, making drywall on the outside just a little more creative :laugh: )
I'm okay now with the AC being constantly on, it actually is pretty quiet in the garage (where I do most of my smoking) and I plan to drywall soon. It's holding at 71 degrees temperature (I can go colder, just starting out)and 68-70% humidity, but after reading the Avallo threads and de-humidifier threads PLUS keeping my beads in there I can adjust during summer or winter months here in the island. Once I contact CigarSolutions regarding pricing,I'll get a 2 canister unit to help during winter. From what I've learned from the threads, in a humid environment like mine, it's trying to pull humidity down even in an air conditioned room is the key.
Just wanted to say thank you to all the guys that have ever given advice (even those that don't post regularly or at all even )regarding their systems, I have learned a ton of stuff that I would not have known had I not joined CigarPass! I like those towers and cabinet furnitures you all have, but for now this will be satisfying to me.
Sorry for the mess, but here is the footprint of the room w/ 24" door. I made the outside at 3'x4'x8'
There's another boo-boo,I forgot to cut the bottom 2x4 out before I put the framed door in, but after thinking about it, I can just caulk the outside edge to keep any water spilled on the garage floor.
I installed the smallest AC I could find, a 5000 btu unit.Once balanced, it probably dripped a 1/4 cup water all day/night.
With moisture barrier all stapled inside and sheets of moisture resistant luann lining the walls from top to bottom and Great Stuff foam in all cracks.
Another pic of the luann surrounding the inside of the AC face and wall.
I installed teak vinyl flooring over the bare concrete floor, and yes, I sometimes smoke Cuban Honey's :laugh:
And finally, I can migrate my stuff over to their new home, sell these chillers on Craigslust?, and get money to buy more cigars.............what a vicious cycle! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Dave. Again, please excuse the mess, I really don't live like that all the time :sign:
Ever since I decided to unplug my frigidors due to electricity costs and irritating humidity swings from those compressor types, I've learned to use them as regular humidors. Then came the Igloo cooledor thing. All these work great at keeping humidity in the 65-68% range, however, my qualm was temperature, temperature, temperature! I have a small house, so keeping 2 frigidors and a large cooler, plus 3 desktops all upstairs in my bedroom would just not fit.
Then I saw Sboyajian's basement project which got me thinking. So, with a little cash,2 thumbs, the Internet, and a whole lot of confidance off I went to the hardware stores to build me an air conditioned humidor!
Hope you like the build, I'm definitely not a carpenter, and I did make a couple of boo-boos (like framing the door jamb flush with the studs, making drywall on the outside just a little more creative :laugh: )
I'm okay now with the AC being constantly on, it actually is pretty quiet in the garage (where I do most of my smoking) and I plan to drywall soon. It's holding at 71 degrees temperature (I can go colder, just starting out)and 68-70% humidity, but after reading the Avallo threads and de-humidifier threads PLUS keeping my beads in there I can adjust during summer or winter months here in the island. Once I contact CigarSolutions regarding pricing,I'll get a 2 canister unit to help during winter. From what I've learned from the threads, in a humid environment like mine, it's trying to pull humidity down even in an air conditioned room is the key.
Just wanted to say thank you to all the guys that have ever given advice (even those that don't post regularly or at all even )regarding their systems, I have learned a ton of stuff that I would not have known had I not joined CigarPass! I like those towers and cabinet furnitures you all have, but for now this will be satisfying to me.
Sorry for the mess, but here is the footprint of the room w/ 24" door. I made the outside at 3'x4'x8'
There's another boo-boo,I forgot to cut the bottom 2x4 out before I put the framed door in, but after thinking about it, I can just caulk the outside edge to keep any water spilled on the garage floor.
I installed the smallest AC I could find, a 5000 btu unit.Once balanced, it probably dripped a 1/4 cup water all day/night.
With moisture barrier all stapled inside and sheets of moisture resistant luann lining the walls from top to bottom and Great Stuff foam in all cracks.
Another pic of the luann surrounding the inside of the AC face and wall.
I installed teak vinyl flooring over the bare concrete floor, and yes, I sometimes smoke Cuban Honey's :laugh:
And finally, I can migrate my stuff over to their new home, sell these chillers on Craigslust?, and get money to buy more cigars.............what a vicious cycle! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Dave. Again, please excuse the mess, I really don't live like that all the time :sign:
