Got the humidity right, but how do I control the temp?

[ashgan]

Originally Posted by Tour De Cigar

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this one is in a range from 40-60 dollars do they have something like these over there.. this unit can go cold or hot... if you can get your hands on something like this your temp. problems are over...

Of course we get all kinds of coolers here. I could always use your forums to start a nice coolidor project, but I really was very keen on using my humidor and was looking at suggestions on how to do so effectively. Thanks for your advice though.

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Cheers

[Tour De Cigar]

yep i know what you mean that is a nice humi...

[Razorhog]

I would inspect each and every cigar before it goes into the humi. Good luck!

[68TriShield]

If you can't get the temps below 80 degrees or so,you will have beetle problems.Maybe not now but in time, I have no doubt.

[ashgan]

[quote=68TriShield;1539694]If you can't get the temps below 80 degrees or so,you will have beetle problems.Maybe not now but in time, I have no doubt.[/quote

i am well aware of this fact and thus seek the help.

[68TriShield]

[QUOTE=ashgan;1539712]

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

If you can't get the temps below 80 degrees or so,you will have beetle problems.Maybe not now but in time, I have no doubt.[/quote

i am well aware of this fact and thus seek the help.

If you had a basement,that would help with a cooler place.I think your only solution might be turning down the Air Conditioning to 79 degrees and hope for the best.

Sorry I can't be more help...

[floydpink]

Wow, i live in Florida and often think people overdo it a bit up North worrying about temp, but your temps have me very concerned.

[MikeyC]

What if he froze all of his cigars before putting them in his humi?

I would think if he left them in the freezer for an excessive amount of time like say a few weeks he would have a 99.99% chance that he kills all the beetles/larva/eggs. If all the beetles are dead then does it really matter what temperature he keeps his smokes at?

Just throwing this out there.

[Spect]

Heres one straight out of left field and it assumes you have some sort of yard. Dig yourself a small root cellar, http://permapak.net/rootcellar1.htm it should keep the temps 30-40 degrees below the day time temps.

Keep that gorgeous humidor on your desk and transfer 1-2(whatever you plan to smoke with in 24 hrs or so) cigars at a time from the root cellar. It's wacky I know, but it might be cheaper than all your other options and the ice/dry ice thing will become a pain to maintain. This should be low cost and nearly maintenance free.

Here in the states they keep a high natural RH because of the moisture in the ground. I'd run some tests first to see what yours is like if you decide to pursue this idea.

[bobarian]

Seems like such a waste not to be able to use such a nice humi. I dont think a cooler alone would solve your problems. Eventually without some kind additional cooling(ice packs) the cooler will still get hot with your high ambient temperatures. Freezing the sticks and then slowly bringing them back up in the fridge for a few days should kill all the larvae and may be the best solution. Good luck and let us know how you work things out.

[ForestPuma]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

What if he froze all of his cigars before putting them in his humi?

I would think if he left them in the freezer for an excessive amount of time like say a few weeks he would have a 99.99% chance that he kills all the beetles/larva/eggs. If all the beetles are dead then does it really matter what temperature he keeps his smokes at?

Just throwing this out there.

I am also interested to know the answer to this. It makes sense.

[ashgan]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

What if he froze all of his cigars before putting them in his humi?

I would think if he left them in the freezer for an excessive amount of time like say a few weeks he would have a 99.99% chance that he kills all the beetles/larva/eggs. If all the beetles are dead then does it really matter what temperature he keeps his smokes at?

Just throwing this out there.

How do I go about doing this?

I get the part about putting all my smokes in the freezer for a few days to kill the bugs, but how do I properly bring the smokes back to normal (temp and humidity) in a slow and controlled way over a period of few days? I am assuming that simply tossing them back in the humi which is set at 69% and 84 F will not really be kind to my somkes.

Also, wont the smokes completely dry out in the freezer?

Again, thanks for the all the feedback guys, I really appreciate it.

[pbrennan10]

set your humi on an a/c vent with a box over it.

[Scimmia]

Originally Posted by pbrennan10

set your humi on an a/c vent with a box over it.

haha, I've heard people suggest that for making beer, don't think I've ever heard it for a humidor!

[pakrat]

Originally Posted by ashgan

How do I go about doing this?

I get the part about putting all my smokes in the freezer for a few days to kill the bugs, but how do I properly bring the smokes back to normal (temp and humidity) in a slow and controlled way over a period of few days? I am assuming that simply tossing them back in the humi which is set at 69% and 84 F will not really be kind to my somkes.

Also, wont the smokes completely dry out in the freezer?

Again, thanks for the all the feedback guys, I really appreciate it.

This thread, post #3 courtesy of icehog3, tells you what you need to do to freeze them properly.