"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." -Unknown
Started by tvolball, 08/18/2014 11:18 AM
QuoteJay'D - 7/17/2015 10:58 AMSo ummmm, what about using a used cooler, like one that has been around for a couple of years? Anything to look for or be aware of if using one of those? It just dawned on me that I have one home that hasn't been used in god knows how long, should already have that plastic smell taken care of. Can't I just use that and buy a new one should the need for a cooler arise after?
QuoteMojo66 - 7/17/2015 10:22 AMGood for you Scott. Now the real fun part begins, you get to fill it
QuoteJay'D - 7/17/2015 1:58 PM So ummmm, what about using a used cooler, like one that has been around for a couple of years? Anything to look for or be aware of if using one of those? It just dawned on me that I have one home that hasn't been used in god knows how long, should already have that plastic smell taken care of. Can't I just use that and buy a new one should the need for a cooler arise after?
You could do that BUT you need to clean it thoroughly. Bleach would be a good start and I would do the bleach operation a few times just to be on the safe side. Then it's cleaning with clear water, drying and getting rid of any remaining chlorine or plastic smell either with Baking powder or an ozonator. You can get a real cheap ozonator for around $10 on Amazon and they really do work.
QuoteMojo66 - 7/17/2015 2:32 PMQuoteJay'D - 7/17/2015 1:58 PM So ummmm, what about using a used cooler, like one that has been around for a couple of years? Anything to look for or be aware of if using one of those? It just dawned on me that I have one home that hasn't been used in god knows how long, should already have that plastic smell taken care of. Can't I just use that and buy a new one should the need for a cooler arise after? You could do that BUT you need to clean it thoroughly. Bleach would be a good start and I would do the bleach operation a few times just to be on the safe side. Then it's cleaning with clear water, drying and getting rid of any remaining chlorine or plastic smell either with Baking powder or an ozonator. You can get a real cheap ozonator for around $10 on Amazon and they really do work.
QuoteJay'D - 7/17/2015 2:12 PMQuoteMojo66 - 7/17/2015 2:32 PMQuoteJay'D - 7/17/2015 1:58 PM So ummmm, what about using a used cooler, like one that has been around for a couple of years? Anything to look for or be aware of if using one of those? It just dawned on me that I have one home that hasn't been used in god knows how long, should already have that plastic smell taken care of. Can't I just use that and buy a new one should the need for a cooler arise after? You could do that BUT you need to clean it thoroughly. Bleach would be a good start and I would do the bleach operation a few times just to be on the safe side. Then it's cleaning with clear water, drying and getting rid of any remaining chlorine or plastic smell either with Baking powder or an ozonator. You can get a real cheap ozonator for around $10 on Amazon and they really do work.Well the only things thats been in it is ice and beverages...but mostly its just ends up with water...I will take a look at it and a good whiff see what smell it has. I just might end up cooler shopping this weekend.
Quotehennyis1 - 7/17/2015 2:59 PM Quick questions! I got a few spanish cedar cigar trays in the mail and was wondering if I have to season them on their own or can I just toss them in the coolidor as I try to calibrate RH and temp? I was thinking of wiping them down first with a new sponge lightly dampened with distilled water but not sure if that's overkill. Thoughts? As always, thanks for the replies.
Since it is actually the trays (or Spanish cedar in any form) your are seasoning in a coolerdor, because the cooler itself will not absorb or release humidity, you better just do it directly in there and stabilize your cooler with all that will actually go in it wood wise. I put DW in a few small plastic containers and let the humidity slowly rise, opening it daily to ventilate, until it reaches the right RH%. Then i put in my humidifier of choice set at the right RH, remove the DW containers and let it all sit for a few days and if stable after that, it's ready to put cigars in. That's just my way though
QuoteMojo66 - 7/17/2015 2:29 PMQuotehennyis1 - 7/17/2015 2:59 PM Quick questions! I got a few spanish cedar cigar trays in the mail and was wondering if I have to season them on their own or can I just toss them in the coolidor as I try to calibrate RH and temp? I was thinking of wiping them down first with a new sponge lightly dampened with distilled water but not sure if that's overkill. Thoughts? As always, thanks for the replies. Since it is actually the trays (or Spanish cedar in any form) your are seasoning in a coolerdor, because the cooler itself will not absorb or release humidity, you better just do it directly in there and stabilize your cooler with all that will actually go in it wood wise. I put DW in a few small plastic containers and let the humidity slowly rise, opening it daily to ventilate, until it reaches the right RH%. Then i put in my humidifier of choice set at the right RH, remove the DW containers and let it all sit for a few days and if stable after that, it's ready to put cigars in. That's just my way though
