[AK47]

I just got this new toy. Walked into a liqueur store while in Big Bear that barely had any cigars in it. I asked how much the owner wanted for it. He said 250, so I bought it. It's in pretty good condition. The humidifying sponges were pretty bad though. They were kind of rotten and smell like wet socks. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to clean it or season it, or anything really. I have never worked with a humidor this size.

 

[Sikklightning]

very nice!

 

[AK47]

oh, and whats the best way to humidify this thing?

 

[gbaroth]

You are welcome for carrying it up the stairs for you. Should have taken a better picture of it for you while I was at it!

 

[Carboman]

You'll want to wipe the enitre unit down with cap of bleach mixed with about a quart of warm water. This will clean and kill anything that may be growing in there. Then leave the door open for a few days so it can air out. As for humidification you'll want a powered unit that has a fan to circulate the moist air. A unit like a Humi-care will be fine. See the attached link for an idea of what's out there. Be sure to get one that can handle the capacity or you'll end up having to refill it all the time.

Have fun filling it up.

Humi-Care EH Plus Electronic Humidifier - Cigars International

Cigar Oasis is also nice
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=M-COH400-XLPLUS&cat=10&page=

 

[Monsta]

nice pick up!! definitely do some research on how to clean & maintain it

 

[EdwardTheTwinky]

WOW!!! SUPER NICE!!! CONGRATS!!!

 

[mrmikey32]

they just had a humidifier on cigar monster too!

 

[AK47]

I already have one in a 100 count humidor, i guess i'll just move it to the new one
thanks for the info carboman

 

[Morrie]

Great pick up !!

 

[PadronCubans]

you need to stock it up now!!

 

[Carboman]

I already have one in a 100 count humidor, i guess i'll just move it to the new one
thanks for the info carboman

My pleasure Sir. You may want to add some circulating fans to move the air around. I have 4 small fans in my cabinet and every cigar is perfectly maintained.

 

[XSIVHP]

Very Nice! Wish I could find a deal like that!

 

[secure]

Hell of a deal. I need to find me one like that at the same price.

Here is a good thread that reiterates what has already been said here:
Seasoning New Cabinet Humidor - Topic Powered by Social Strata

 

[AK47]

thanks a lot secure

 

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epic score. $250 for that thing is a steal. Have fun filling it up, thats going to be the hardest part.