Comments on: Stogie Tips: Build a Temperature-Controlled Humidor

By: Scott Silva

Scott Silva — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:10:07 +0000

OK… One year later… Does the unit still function? I have seen a lot of stuff about the thermoelectric units crapping out within a year, and I was wondering if it is holding up.

By: George E

George E — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:37:17 +0000

Scott – I've had my thermoelectric unit for more

than two years and — knock on wood — it's still running just fine. It's not an elaborate setup as what Patrick M. did, but I have no complaints.

By: George E

George E — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:36:56 +0000

Scott – I've had my thermoelectric unit for mroe than two years and — knock on wood — it's still running just fine. It's not an elaborate setup as what Patrick M. did, but I have no complaints.

By: Michael D

Michael D — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:44:46 +0000

Great job on the custom humidor! You have inspired me to convert one for myself. I live out in Guam (I know.. wheres Guam right? Small island in the pacific) and its tough to get larger humidors shipped out here because they typically ship via ground shipping. But the base exchange sells wine cabinets/coolers similar to yours. Now I just have to get the smaller parts/accesories and.. problem solved… Thanks a bunch. when I build mine, i'll be sure to send you a pic a two…

By: Wade Howard

Wade Howard — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:30:34 +0000

Thanks Dennis. I think I am going to go with Vinotemp 28 with a pound of Heartfelt beads. I figure that will do the trick.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:02:19 +0000

From what I’ve been reading, the majority of folks are using beads in a cooler. An Oasis works but I think after a while the same folks tend to introduce beads. A wine cooler is just not that large of an area and beads are more than sufficient and reliable not requiring batteries. An Oasis can only add humidity. Beads can both add and absorb humidity; a wonderful thing! I bought beads from Heartfelt Industries. I recommend using their bead calculator to calculate how many beads to buy. I then doubled the amount. This helps the RH recover that must quicker when the door is opened and closed. RH beads are rendering hygrometers useless. The only reason I use one is to monitor the RH trend. (IMHO)

By: Wade Howard

Wade Howard — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:39:36 +0000

Patrick,

Would a cigar oasis unit work as well as the humidity beads? I am thinking a Cigar Oasis XL would do the trick. Your thoughts?

Wade

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:13:06 +0000

I’m getting ready to drill a hole in my Edgestar for a Johnson Temp Controller (A419). I’m curious why you choose to go through the bottom? I was thinking of the backside, below the cooling unit, but I think I like your approach better.

By: Ethan Kurland

Ethan Kurland — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:26:28 +0000

A great solution. Will it bring temperature up? I leave my apartment for 3 months of winter, and the temperature gets down to low 50s; so, I would like a unit that could be a bit warmer than the room.

By: George E.

George E. — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:12:59 +0000

Great looking box!