Thread: Thermoelectric humidors?

YAY or NAY?

Thermoelectric Humidor - Vinotemp

A temperature controlled humidor is ideal if you live in a hot region and/or if the humidor will be in a house with high and fluctuating temperatures. If so then yes, it's a must. If you live in a place where the temperature is relatively steady then you don't really need temperature controlled. This particular humidor is very bad. I've read several reviews about it and most people (8-9 out of 10) were not satisfied.

Here is one review page I found:

Vinotemp Thermoelectric Cigar Humidor Reviews | Buzzillions.com

There are several things to consider when buying a humidor.

Humidifier

How reliable is it? How frequently does it refill? Some need refill every week others everything 2 months.

Seal

How well is the humidor sealed? Very important factor as it will keep the humidity constant inside the humidor. Bad seal = bad humidor = bad cigars = bad mood = bad day = bad ass attitude = bad story

Hygrometer

Analog hygrometer are extremely inaccurate. Their margin of error is between 10 to 20%. If it reads 70%, it could mean 60% or 80%. Only buy, replace to and rely on the digital ones; most also display temperature reading. Like the following:



To summarize, look for a humidor with good/excellent seal and humidity control first and then look for temperature control if it is required.

Also, always buy a bigger humidor than you need. You will soon run out of space and if you don't, your cigars will "breathe" better.

Originally Posted by Hovy

Also, always buy a bigger humidor than you need. You will soon run out of space and if you don't, your cigars will "breathe" better.

Im learning this the hard way... and i thought a 50 count would be fine

Originally Posted by Saleenfan

Im learning this the hard way... and i thought a 50 count would be fine

Exactly, from 50 cigars to 50 boxes of cigars!

I built my own, using a thermoelectric Cuisinart wine fridge and outfitting it with cedar drawers and humidity beads.

I have steam heat and the temp in my apartment was always too high and I was trashing my cigars. I decided to give this a shot and it has been the best investment for my cigars. It works like a charm

Originally Posted by ChrisAg

I built my own, using a thermoelectric Cuisinart wine fridge and outfitting it with cedar drawers and humidity beads.

I have steam heat and the temp in my apartment was always too high and I was trashing my cigars. I decided to give this a shot and it has been the best investment for my cigars. It works like a charm

That's very nice. You pretty much have what Liebherr did expect I am sure yours didn't cost 2500$.

I found a good local deal on one of these bad boys and just may pick it up to do a little DIY project and line with cedar.
Amazon.com: Danby Silhouette Wine Cooler DWC518BLS Stainless: Kitchen & Dining

Originally Posted by ChrisAg

I built my own, using a thermoelectric Cuisinart wine fridge and outfitting it with cedar drawers and humidity beads.

I have steam heat and the temp in my apartment was always too high and I was trashing my cigars. I decided to give this a shot and it has been the best investment for my cigars. It works like a charm

Where is the best place to source the drawers?

Originally Posted by secure

I found a good local deal on one of these bad boys and just may pick it up to do a little DIY project and line with cedar.
Amazon.com: Danby Silhouette Wine Cooler DWC518BLS Stainless: Kitchen & Dining

I would buy a known and reputable brand if I were you i.e. Cuisinart, Sub-Zero, etc for that money.

Originally Posted by secure

Where is the best place to source the drawers?

Give Bob from Aristocrat Humidors a call and he can custom make any size cedar drawers you want. He's a custom humidor maker located in Texas. Fantastic man.

Humidors & Aristocrat Cabinet Humidors

Originally Posted by secure

Where is the best place to source the drawers?

I got mine from cheaphumidors . com

There are other places on the web that sells them too. You can always do a search for "cedar cigar tray" and see what pops up.