torsion Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 So I ended up getting the green Igloo 52 quart cooler from Walmart - wife went mad last night when she saw it, I told her what it was meant for and pretty much gave me silent treatment all night Well - at least now she's seen it we can move forward Based on the feedback and initially looking at the size it's going to get filled up quickly with the way I've been responding to the recent 12:12 I think OLH is going to be the way forward in future Damn slippery slope...
topdiesel Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 I purchased a green coleman X-treme 150 qt at walmart. They are around $70.00. It has the grooves like a fishing cooler so you can build shelves. This is the same cooler as mine, but it is not my cooler. I just took the image from the web. I like mine because i can stand them up in a closet (out of sight out of mind for the wife) and the shelves in the picture are really easy to make using closet shelf material cut to size. I have also seen people make spanish cedar shelves to slide into place but the boxes provide enough cedar for me. You probably should have just bought a 150 first because now you will have to deal with the angry wife two, three, or more times. On the bright side you will have a cooler for outings soon when you get a bigger one. My favorite quality of coolidors is that they are easy to carry out in a fire or other emergency. My wife will get the kids out and I will get my coolers to safety 3 1
torsion Posted November 12, 2014 Author Posted November 12, 2014 Update, coolers work like a dream for maintaining RH and cheap option for box storage - I am happy so far. Currently using leftover large Boveda packs which is working well for now, will get beads for future use. Cooler already half full from intense 12:12 and LFTH sessions Photos to follow..thanks all!
OleOle Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 So you got the cooler on the 23rd October and by now, only the 12th November it's half full? Bloody brilliant! Time to get yourself more coolers I think
torsion Posted November 12, 2014 Author Posted November 12, 2014 I mentioned that it's a slippery slope! Building a solid base level, that's how I justify it
torsion Posted November 13, 2014 Author Posted November 13, 2014 I've since also added a digital hygrometer by sticky Velcro, the aroma when I open the lid is unreal!!
CUBANO Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 I've since also added a digital hygrometer by sticky Velcro, the aroma when I open the lid is unreal!! Nice collection there,torsion.
torsion Posted November 13, 2014 Author Posted November 13, 2014 Nice collection there,torsion. Thank you Sir It's all thanks to this forum! A few more boxes on the way and I'm going to try and show restraint until at least end of the year/start of next before pulling the trigger on anything else. It's been way too easy! I'm pulling out a few sticks out of each new box for the desktop for trial smokes and currently witholding from smoking any until the 30 days rest period. Got RASS hitting that that period this weekend so can't wait to sample those!
GottaBeKD Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 I think the 150 quart will be a little large to start with so will go for a smaller one. I can imagine those filling up quick though Go big or go home. Start with large cooler and fill it with empty boxes or cedar to help stabilize the rh.
GottaBeKD Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Thank you Sir It's all thanks to this forum! A few more boxes on the way and I'm going to try and show restraint until at least end of the year/start of next before pulling the trigger on anything else. It's been way too easy! I'm pulling out a few sticks out of each new box for the desktop for trial smokes and currently witholding from smoking any until the 30 days rest period. Got RASS hitting that that period this weekend so can't wait to sample those!Good luck holding off till new year. There are some great end of year sales
torsion Posted November 13, 2014 Author Posted November 13, 2014 Good luck holding off till new year. There are some great end of year sales I was fearing someone would say that...what typically happens?Multibox deals, even more enticing pricing no doubt?
torsion Posted December 8, 2014 Author Posted December 8, 2014 The boxes kept arriving Definitely can't get away with getting another cooler... Did someone mention Tetris? 1
Ginseng Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 That's growing into something real nice, Torsion! Wilkey 1
shlomo Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Nice stuff! What's the black or green sticker on the hoyo cab?
torsion Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Nice stuff! What's the black or green sticker on the hoyo cab? Black sticker, from our host, can't remember if the box is HQ or not so assuming it defines the grade..(?)
shlomo Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Black sticker, from our host, can't remember if the box is HQ or not so assuming it defines the grade..(?) Ah yeah, makes sense.
Hunter1974 Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Cheers Wilkey - good to get other opinions, I have also looked at the Coleman's, nice and decent price, I might even go with them. Was somehow thinking the green would detract from being so obvious lol - mate I wish I lived in a house as I'd have more luck stashing the boxes like you have described! Currently live in an apartment so she's going to know lol Kitty litter never heard than but it makes sense
Hunter1974 Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 You can actually "set" the kitty litter at whichever rh you'd like by either microwaving it for a short time to lower the rh, or spritz it with distilled water to raise it. I use Exquisicat Unscented Kitty Litter Crystals, which are 68% straight out of the bag. I keep mine at 63% though. thanks i am gonna try this do you just use these in the cooler types or in regular humidors to?
AlBaron Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Came across this thread looking for cooler suggestions ... Torsion any chance of an updated picture of the cooler? I'm about 4-6 months behind you, so would like to see what my future looks like Alex
torsion Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Came across this thread looking for cooler suggestions ... Torsion any chance of an updated picture of the cooler? I'm about 4-6 months behind you, so would like to see what my future looks like Alex Photo coming tonight (EST) Coolidor now officially stuffed!
torsion Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Actually looking at this potentially can squeeze a box or two more in here if I take out the singles tray 1
AlBaron Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 IMAG2016_1.jpg Actually looking at this potentially can squeeze a box or two more in here if I take out the singles tray Looks like you need to be working on prepping the second one soon... Anyhow, are you still managing to stick with Boveda packs, or are you using beads/kitty litter now? Alex Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
ck475 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Looks good! I have been eyeing that same cooler. How is the seal around the lid? Any problems keeping the humidity stable? Thanks, Chris
torsion Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Alex-still with large Boveda packs as I bought a few initially for the wooden humi.She'll kill me if I start another... Chris-seal is excellent,no issues and humidity is rock solid stable
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