Coolerdor Setup Question

[nem]

My humidor is just about full, and so it's time for me to setup a coolerdor. I don't plan on using it to store individual cigars, but rather full boxes of stogies for aging (if I could control myself). So my question is, if I'm storing everything in boxes, will I need to put additional Spanish cedar in my coolerdor?

[JPH]

Originally Posted by nem

My humidor is just about full, and so it's time for me to setup a coolerdor. I don't plan on using it to store individual cigars, but rather full boxes of stogies for aging (if I could control myself). So my question is, if I'm storing everything in boxes, will I need to put additional Spanish cedar in my coolerdor?

No.

[Stogiefanatic182]

I would, it looks better and it will help it smell better instead of that plastic smell

[JPH]

Originally Posted by Stogiefanatic182

I would, it looks better and it will help it smell better instead of that plastic smell

Filling with cedar boxes alone will make it smell nice IMO.

[raisin]

Originally Posted by Stogiefanatic182

I would, it looks better and it will help it smell better instead of that plastic smell

The better coolers are food grade plastic, and once cleaned should have no odor whatsoever.
For the most part, any cedar that lines the coolodor is just an expensive air freshner!

[RGD]

Originally Posted by JPH

No.

Open cooler - put boxes in - put in humidifier - close lid - done.


Simple as that.


Ron

[Blaylock]

To get rid of the plastic smell, I put about a half a boxful of baking soda in a bowl, place it in the empty cooler, and close the lid for a few days.

[nem]

Originally Posted by raisin

The better coolers are food grade plastic, and once cleaned should have no odor whatsoever.
For the most part, any cedar that lines the coolodor is just an expensive air freshner!

Any specific coolers that you'd recommend?

[Blaylock]

I would recommend getting a Coleman. They come in different sizes and they seem to have a tighter lid than others I've seen(very important).

Best of luck!

[raisin]

Originally Posted by nem

Any specific coolers that you'd recommend?

I have both the Coleman and the Igloo- you can't go wrong with either. Best to buy soon, before they disapear to off-season purgatory!

[Stogiefanatic182]

I like the way the cedar looks but I guess Im the only one that does.

[Baric]

I have a Coleman 100qt. I rinsed itdown with a solution of baking soda in water then left it to stand open overnight. i then left a little bowl of baking soda in it for a few hours, put in all my boxes of cigars [having taken out the Bowl of baking soda] and closed it. no added cedar and the thing smells amazing.

[RGD]

Originally Posted by Stogiefanatic182

I like the way the cedar looks but I guess Im the only one that does.

I think the cedar looks good - it's just not needed as far as I'm concerned. Cedar is used simply because it will absorb and release moisture - using beads makes this a moot point. And coolers to me are just simply for storage - I don't have people come over and say hey - look at my coolerdor.

But everyone is different so if it's good for you - no problem.


Ron

[kansashat]

I have used plastic storage containers for some years now. I have four "slide-unders" in my closet which hold multiple boxes. They work very well & are less expensive than actual coolers.

If you store boxes, the cedar is right there & there is no need for more.