Vinotemp setup with new shelves and trays

[skyhigh340]

If I fall down the slope and pick up a vino, you will be getting some business from me. Very nice workmanship!

[macms]

Just received my custom trays and they really extend the storage capacity of a Vino. They also stabilizes Rh effortlessly. Tim is a great BOTL to deal with. Highly recommend.

[newcigarz]

Originally Posted by macms

Just received my custom trays and they really extend the storage capacity of a Vino. They also stabilizes Rh effortlessly. Tim is a great BOTL to deal with. Highly recommend.

Lookin Good Fred!

[liguhy]

Originally Posted by skyhigh340

If I fall down the slope and pick up a vino, you will be getting some business from me. Very nice workmanship!

- you and every other drooling newbie starting the inevitable slide (which I include myself in, of course)

[liguhy]

Originally Posted by Mtmouse

They are made to order. I'm just waiting on another load of Spanish cedar. If it is in tomorrow, I hope to have them out by the end of the week. If not, it will be the end next week.

I really, really want a Vino, but I can't afford the 300 price tag, especially since I just dropped 250 on some cigars (ironically that are now busting my humidor at the seams to fit). I even have some backordered so I have a few weeks before I won't be able to store all my cigars.

But I like your shelves a whole heck of a lot and was wondering if anyone got them (in standard vino-ready dimensions) to fit into a coolerador. This would be the best compromise, get me some quality now and save money later (I now no longer am ignorant of my own slippery slope forming).

What's the exact dimensions of your shelves and trays including the lip of the double-deckers. Ideally there's a good igloo somewhere that'll fit em or at least be bigger so the shelves will fit with some separate cedar rails.

In order to give you some idea of dimensions I'll list some of the coolers. I don't mean to steal the thread, but I imagine I'm not the only cigar-on-a-budgeter out there who's thought of this idea.

In terms of a specific cooler, shelving inside and humidor performance are my most important criteria. I hear the best performer is an Igloo Polar series and I like the 120 qt size: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3512888, but I can't find any definitive pictures of the shelving inside. The Igloo's "measurements" are (L x W x H): 38.31 x 17.38 x 17.75 and I assume exterior, which doesn't help.

My walmart/target doesn't carry these larger sizes so I can't go and visually inspect what I buy. What if I buy online, have them deliver in-store for free shipping and if I don't like it, return - is that even doable?

Pricewise, the Igloo Polar series is about the only option, as the Coleman and Rubbermaids are a lot more expensive due to extra cooler features cooleradors don't use. Here's an example of shelving I want - The Coleman 150 qt: http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showpos...&postcount=116.

[Mtmouse]

Originally Posted by liguhy

What's the exact dimensions of your shelves and trays including the lip of the double-deckers. Ideally there's a good igloo somewhere that'll fit em or at least be bigger so the shelves will fit with some separate cedar rails.

The base is 15 1/8" x 12" X 1/4", with the box(tray) being 14" X 12" x 3". SO the overall height is 3 1/4".

[jkorp]

Watch the sales, Target usually runs them for $149 every other month or so. Also, check eBay, I got mine for a song.

Originally Posted by liguhy

I really, really want a Vino, but I can't afford the 300 price tag, especially since I just dropped 250 on some cigars (ironically that are now busting my humidor at the seams to fit). I even have some backordered so I have a few weeks before I won't be able to store all my cigars.

But I like your shelves a whole heck of a lot and was wondering if anyone got them (in standard vino-ready dimensions) to fit into a coolerador. This would be the best compromise, get me some quality now and save money later (I now no longer am ignorant of my own slippery slope forming).

What's the exact dimensions of your shelves and trays including the lip of the double-deckers. Ideally there's a good igloo somewhere that'll fit em or at least be bigger so the shelves will fit with some separate cedar rails.

In order to give you some idea of dimensions I'll list some of the coolers. I don't mean to steal the thread, but I imagine I'm not the only cigar-on-a-budgeter out there who's thought of this idea.

In terms of a specific cooler, shelving inside and humidor performance are my most important criteria. I hear the best performer is an Igloo Polar series and I like the 120 qt size: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3512888, but I can't find any definitive pictures of the shelving inside. The Igloo's "measurements" are (L x W x H): 38.31 x 17.38 x 17.75 and I assume exterior, which doesn't help.

My walmart/target doesn't carry these larger sizes so I can't go and visually inspect what I buy. What if I buy online, have them deliver in-store for free shipping and if I don't like it, return - is that even doable?

Pricewise, the Igloo Polar series is about the only option, as the Coleman and Rubbermaids are a lot more expensive due to extra cooler features cooleradors don't use. Here's an example of shelving I want - The Coleman 150 qt: http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showpos...&postcount=116.

[Bruzee]

Just got my trays and shelves from Tim. They look great! Here is some pics.

Door Closed:


Door Open:

[ksibew]

I have this exact set, 3 of the double trays and 2 shelves. It works great! Tim is a great BOTL to work with!

[Jazong]

I have to say this looks like a great idea,but....... What about all of the aromas in a wine frig? The plastic walls, the rubber seal, the machine oils in the fan, all of the air pumped in from the outside? Wine coolers were not meant to maintain aromatics. Of course I mention this because I am without a humi and am seriously considering a vinotemp. I still need some convincing though.

Cheers,

Jazong

[montecristo#2]

Originally Posted by Jazong

I have to say this looks like a great idea,but....... What about all of the aromas in a wine frig? The plastic walls, the rubber seal, the machine oils in the fan, all of the air pumped in from the outside? Wine coolers were not meant to maintain aromatics. Of course I mention this because I am without a humi and am seriously considering a vinotemp. I still need some convincing though.

Cheers,

Jazong

When I first got mine, there was a decent plastic smell. I gave it a thorough wipe down and left it open for about a week and the smell finally went away.

Now it just smells like cedar from the cigar boxes.

[Snake Hips]

Originally Posted by Jazong

I have to say this looks like a great idea,but....... What about all of the aromas in a wine frig? The plastic walls, the rubber seal, the machine oils in the fan, all of the air pumped in from the outside? Wine coolers were not meant to maintain aromatics. Of course I mention this because I am without a humi and am seriously considering a vinotemp. I still need some convincing though.

Cheers,

Jazong

The air isn't pumped in from the outside, it's a sealed environment. The only smell is the plastic when brand new, but that goes away if you leave it open a few days. They weren't meant to maintain aromatics, they are meant to maintain a constant environment, which they do very well

[Bruzee]

Originally Posted by Jazong

I have to say this looks like a great idea,but....... What about all of the aromas in a wine frig? The plastic walls, the rubber seal, the machine oils in the fan, all of the air pumped in from the outside? Wine coolers were not meant to maintain aromatics. Of course I mention this because I am without a humi and am seriously considering a vinotemp. I still need some convincing though.

Cheers,

Jazong

I too had the new plastic smell, but I was able to get rid of that. Since then, the cigars and cedar (boxes/shelves) do enough to maintain the aromatics. There are countless members here and elsewhere that use Vinotemps and/or the likes, and love them. I got mine for around $100, plus the shelves and beads, and I have a temp controlled humidor that holds around 1000 cigars for less than $350.00. Plus it looks sweet, and you can see your cigars inside. Beautiful presentation. You cannot go wrong, especcially if you live somewhere the temp goes beyond 100 degrees, like central California.

[Smoke&Ash]

I've got some trays & shelves on orders from TIm as well. I can't wait to get them! He was so helpful and patient to answer all my questions and seems like a really solid guy to deal with. He has high regard from members of other sites as well from what I've read.

[Jazong]

Thank you for all of the information. I will keep this idea in mind for the future, but for right now I think I will go with a traditional 150 count (or there about) humi. My reasoning has nothing to do with my earlier concerns about the aromas in the Vinotemp. The real issue is my other hobby. You see I am already an obsessive Homebrewer. My very tolerant wife is totally cool with my gluttenous spending on that hobby, but I have a felling my rope would run out quick if Jumped into another expensive hobby that quickly.

I am still totally pumped about Cigars as a second great hobby, and amazed by the Club Stogie community. Just glancing through the various topics the last few days had hightened my interest in all things Stogie. I can't wait to build my collection so I can start trading.

Cheers,

Jazong


You want a hobby with a slippery slope? Try Homebrewing....