Just got a 70Q cooler..1 lb beads enuff?

[BamaDoc77]

I got the 70% beads.......

[JPH]

Originally Posted by BamaDoc77

I got the 70% beads.......

what are the dimensions (interior) in inches

[DETROITPHA357]

Originally Posted by JPH

what are the dimensions (interior) in inches

Need 2know that.

[BamaDoc77]

27 x 17x 14

[BamaDoc77]

crap....BRB

[JPH]

Originally Posted by BamaDoc77

27 x 17x 14

1 LB would be enough that you wouldn't need to re-water it for probably 4 months or more at a time depending on climate of course.

[BamaDoc77]

11x 25 x14

[JPH]

Originally Posted by BamaDoc77

11x 25 x14

It's about twice as much as you need....but hell...you'll never have to re-wet them..... Use them all or use like 9 ounces and you'll be Great (Bare Bare minimum is 7.5 ounces)

FORMULA is: (11*25*14)/1728=x
x/5=y

y*16=how many ounces you need

[BamaDoc77]

cool, thanks.. Stewart

[n2advnture]

good post JPH!

To calculate the volume, simply follow this formula:
Multiply the length in inches X width in inches X height in inches
(ex: 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. = 1000 cu. in.)
1 oz = 540 cu. in.
2 oz = 1080 cu. in.
3 oz = 1620 cu. in.
4 oz = 2160 cu. in.
5 oz = 2700 cu. in.
6 oz = 3240 cu. in.
7 oz = 3780 cu. in.
8 oz = 4320 cu. in.
9 oz = 4860 cu. in.
10 oz = 5400 cu. in.
11 oz = 5940 cu. in.
12 oz = 6480 cu. in.
13 oz = 7020 cu. in.
14 oz = 7560 cu. in.
15 oz = 8100 cu. in.
16 oz = 8640 cu. in.

[Viper139]

A good rule of thumb with Coolers is 1/3 pound per 50 quarts.

[galaga]

You might split them up into two 1/2 pound packages too.

[fr3nchguy]

Got the same cooler- see my thread for my experience!

[Hoplophile]

Originally Posted by n2advnture

good post JPH!

To calculate the volume, simply follow this formula:
Multiply the length in inches X width in inches X height in inches
(ex: 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. = 1000 cu. in.)
1 oz = 540 cu. in.
2 oz = 1080 cu. in.
3 oz = 1620 cu. in.
4 oz = 2160 cu. in.
5 oz = 2700 cu. in.
6 oz = 3240 cu. in.
7 oz = 3780 cu. in.
8 oz = 4320 cu. in.
9 oz = 4860 cu. in.
10 oz = 5400 cu. in.
11 oz = 5940 cu. in.
12 oz = 6480 cu. in.
13 oz = 7020 cu. in.
14 oz = 7560 cu. in.
15 oz = 8100 cu. in.
16 oz = 8640 cu. in.

Thanks! Good timing... I'm getting ready to order some beads in a few minutes!

[palm55]

Sounds to me like you're good to go... even on a vacation without worrying about your cigars!

I have four coolers and a refrigador, all with beads. Unlike my wooden humidor, the coolers require me to charge the beads only about once per month.

And now, as the weather has warmed and ambient humidity has increased, I'm actually cutting back on the distilled so that the beads will be able to ABSORB moisture.

I love my desktop humidor, and am saving up for one from Heartfelt... But (IMHO) when it comes to long-term storage, it's tough to beat those ugly old coolers!!