I was curious about opinions on Multiple Box Storage. I searched the forums section and didn't see much on it, so if anybody can direct me to a link, I would appreciate it, or give your opinions. I have a decent desktop humidor, but wanted to know opinions of a good multiple box humidor that would store say 10-15 boxes at a time. The other question would be, do you tend to leave the cigars in the boxes, or take them out and store individually?
if you have a large cabinet, then keep your cigars in their respective boxes.. remember.. in the factories, cigars are kept (and sometimes aged for years) in their boxes.. no reason you shouldn't do the same
sa for large storage, well there are many cabinet humis out there to choose from.. I use this one.. it can hold about 15-20 bioxes (depending on the size)
and I'm quite hapy with it, but you can check out any site such as tampahumidors, cheaphumidors, cigarextras, etc.. and they have plenty of large cabinets that can hold 10-15 boxes.
I'm busy spending on cigars, but may slow down to buy one of the Aristocrats later this year. For now, a few coolerdors are working fine (check out the multiple threads on coolerdors). I do store in original boxes, but while some like to leave a box pristinely sealed, I open and inspect--especially ccs.
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Last fall, being a newbie, I was given some great advice by a local guy who wrote the first cigar book available in the US. It's basically the "coolerdor" concept, but instead uses a tupperware-type plastic box - the type that has a "loose" fitting lid - not the airtight sealing type. For the humidification unit, I used a small plastic sandwich-size tupperware with holes drilled in the lid to allow for evaporation. Inside is a block of Oasis material that has been cut to fit. A bottle of propylene glycol from the local pharmacy and a gallon of distilled warer complete the unit. Then I bought a temperature/humidity gauge to put inside and I was in business. This is old hat for many on this site, but I hope this info is helpful to some of the new guys (like me!) out there. This set-up has worked like a charm and is ridiculously cost-effective. I've come to prefer a humidity level of around 65%. Good luck!
Originally posted by Jakester: It's basically the "coolerdor" concept, but instead uses a tupperware-type plastic box - the type that has a "loose" fitting lid - not the airtight sealing type. For the humidification unit, I used a small plastic sandwich-size tupperware with holes drilled in the lid to allow for evaporation. Inside is a block of Oasis material that has been cut to fit. A bottle of propylene glycol from the local pharmacy and a gallon of distilled warer complete the unit. Then I bought a temperature/humidity gauge to put inside and I was in business.
I have done the same but without the propylene glycol,........just distilled water. However lately I've noticed small white spots on the Oasis material, like mold. I cut it off or just replace the Oasis as this is only a temporary measure till I decide what kind of permanent humi to replace with.
What ever you decide on, double it's size. Historicly many cigar smokers started with small humidors and had to go bigger as the years past. I started with a small plastic storage box, moved on to two larger units, then to a 30 bottle "Haier" wine cooler and now have upgraded to a 96 bottle "Chigo" wine cooler. Initially I used propylene glycol as a R/H control but graduated to "Climaxx" beads. After doing some extensive tests with silica Cat litter beads. I now use them exclusively in my wine cooler and desk tops. The link below is to my "Chigo" which also incorporates two Surplus computer fans on a timer to prevent humidity stratification.
Originally posted by Jakester: It's basically the "coolerdor" concept, but instead uses a tupperware-type plastic box - the type that has a "loose" fitting lid - not the airtight sealing type. For the humidification unit, I used a small plastic sandwich-size tupperware with holes drilled in the lid to allow for evaporation. Inside is a block of Oasis material that has been cut to fit. A bottle of propylene glycol from the local pharmacy and a gallon of distilled warer complete the unit. Then I bought a temperature/humidity gauge to put inside and I was in business.
I have done the same but without the propylene glycol,........just distilled water. However lately I've noticed small white spots on the Oasis material, like mold. I cut it off or just replace the Oasis as this is only a temporary measure till I decide what kind of permanent humi to replace with.
Buy heartfelt beads. I have a tupperdor in addition to a coolerdor. In my experience, the beads are the way to go. Many people use kitty litter like Kechke. I know this works for a lot of people, but it didn't work for me. Although, it's still worth a try.
Alternitive methods are wonderful. As long as you don't care about looks, it's a great idea. I lined my coolerdor with spanish cedar and it stays between 65% and 67%. It works, it holds a lot, and it's cheap.
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WOW Kechke, I am very jealous of your collection! I am just praying that my first two boxes arrive, and in good shape. Thanks for all the info. on the Coolador and the links to multi-box humidors. Will probably be easier to talk the wife into a normal humidor although I still like the idea of the Coolador a lot!
One other possibility: the Havana Cafe humidor, which holds 16 boxes and 144 loose cigars in the tray. Your wife might like this one because it is a nice piece of furniture. I bought mine from humidorvault.com. Get on their email list first and you will get a 10% off coupon when they send you spam. I got mine for $607, shipping included.
If you have the money, I would buy an Aristocrat. I started with a mini (holds 10-15 boxes), and upgraded to a large cabinet (50-60 boxes). Both now full.
