Oust Fan Question

[Beer Doctor]

I found an oust fan in my house and I'd like to use it in my soon to be set up coolidor. I removed the fragrance pack but the fan still had some odor. I took apart the fan and removed the motor with fan. I then soaked the two large casing units and the bottom part in hot water and soap. I washed them and the smell was removed. However, the motor part with the fan blades still smells a little.

Should I be worried about the smell transferring to my cigars?

Thanks in advance!

[Namerifrats]

I wouldn't use one thats every been used with the fragrance pack in it. Only a brand new one. Just something about a "Spring Rain Fresh" scented cigar doesn't do anything for me......

[bobarian]

I believe the Oust fans use an oil based fragrance so I would let it run for a week or more without the fragrance and then recheck. Hopefully by then the smell will have dissapated a bit.

[stirwood]

Is anyone else finding it hard to locate these? I have one and was going to pick up a spare, I went to 5 different grocery stores over the past week and nobody carries them. (even the store I got the first one from)... I should have horded when I had the chance. But no I would never use a used one even the slightest smell will prob ruin many cigars.

[chippewastud79]

I would not use it until there is no smell left. Try placing it in a gallon bag with baking soda maybe

Originally Posted by stirwood

Is anyone else finding it hard to locate these?

Considering that these have been discontinued for months now, they are becoming increasingly harder to find. Anytime I have seen them since basically Christmas, I buy all the ones they have left. If you can find them, buy them, someone will need them

[DoubleTrouble]

Do you have Home Depot where you live? I bought two there last week, I think they were about $5 each. They had 10 - 15 in stock.

[Footbag]

I heard they were discontinued. Not sure? You can get them online though.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by Footbag

I heard they were discontinued. Not sure? You can get them online though.

SC Johnson no longer produces them. You can no longer find them listed as one of their products on their website.

[nozero]

I left mine outside for about a month to get rid of the scent. There was still a slight trace, but it didn't effect my stogies as far as I could tell.

[robofan]

Here is a on line place that sells them by the case:

http://www.restockit.com/Oust-Fan-Ou...CB137966).html

Never purchased from them but they are affiliated with Amazon.com.

[BagfullofPings]

You can find them on ebay.

[Beer Doctor]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I would not use it until there is no smell left. Try placing it in a gallon bag with baking soda maybe



Considering that these have been discontinued for months now, they are becoming increasingly harder to find. Anytime I have seen them since basically Christmas, I buy all the ones they have left. If you can find them, buy them, someone will need them

I placed the fan mechanism in a tupperware container with a small container full of baking soda. It's been running for around a week. I don't think I smell any fragrance. I'm a bit paranoid so I may be conjuring up some smells in my head. I think I'll run it for a week more and have my wife test smell. Thanks for all the input from everyone

[Ozz1113]

I might have one to sell. It's still boxed and hasn't been opened.
Check the WTS forum next week.

[RedBaron]

Personally, I wouldn't use one that has had fragrance run through it. I would put up a WTB thread looking for one, im sure a BOTL on here has one for sale.