Mini Fridge Humidor Project!!!

[Icebergster]

I just got a small fridge from a friend for FREE, so thats a start, I'm gonna be clean and detail it like crazy, let it rest open for a few days, then let it stay closed with baking soda in it for any further smells needed to be eliminated. I am gonna really try not to rush this project, hopefully Ill get some pics up of the process and see what yall think, Ill keep everyone posted!!

[LincolnSmokes]

Sounds like a great project, can't wait to see the progress.

[Icebergster]

One question to all......

If the fridge is working, should it be plugged in on its absolute lowest setting or just left in room temp, I didnt know if cooler air was better as long as the humidity inside was well balanced??? IF it should be on to cool, how cool is too cool?? I know u dont want em getting above 72 degrees or so.....give me some answers please!

[RazzBarlow]

If it's a compressor-style refrigerator (most of them are compressor-style) it will pull moisture from the inside while it's running.

[ongreystreet]

I wouldn't leave it plugged in, and I'm a refrigeration engineer.

I ripped mine out.

[Brilliant]

Try using activated charcoal instead of baking soda there is a lot more surface area on it so it works a lot better

[Yawgeh]

Yeah, definitely keep it unplugged since any remotely-modern fridge pulls humidity out. Also check out that seal on the door - dollar bill test works. If it slides out, replace that magnetic seal strip ASAP.

From a money standpoint, this is good practice for fridges/freezers you keep food in, too. Less money on electricity, more money for cigars!

[socapots]

ongreystreet.
thats a nice fridgeador you got there. are the boxes you have in there made? or were they old cigar boxes?

[Deuce Da Masta]

mines not mini but its the same idea.


http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/genera...freezador.html

[Icebergster]

Alright, its been awhile now, current update, Ive gathered a bnch of cigar boxes from the local shop, and have cut all of them up into flat panels, the fridge is being gutted of its freezer and remainer cooling devices, the next step in this will be really fun, puzzling all the pieces to cover the inside of it. Ive bought a hydrometer and calibrated it, its coming together, slowly.......haha

[Cigolle]

Keep the momentum going