Use of small refrigerator as humidor

DavidOliva
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I have a small refrigerator that I want to use to store unopened boxes of cigars (also some bundles), do I need to do anything to it other than maintaining the humidity and temperature? Any ideas?
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Depends on your environment. You'd be wise to never turn it on, so if you are in a place where it'll get above 73*, it's no bueno.
I have a dorm fridge in my basement and it's full of boxes, and I use some kitty litter beads to keep the humidity in a good range. If the seal is good on your unit, and you can keep the temps down without plugging it in, it'll work just like a cooler.
"I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis1 -
I just plan to use it as a cooler in the basement. Do you know if the air needs to be circuted or is it fine just opening it every two weeks or so.
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In my opinion, it won't matter in such a small contained space. It depends on who you ask, but I say humidity in there will seek it's own level, and there's no real need to let the cigar air out and basement air in.
"I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis0 -
Great, thanks for your help.0
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For something of that size I feel fans are not necessary, if you are concerned about air exchange just "slam" the door closed every so often. That will do the trick."We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". Winston Churchill.
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Sound good thanks.0
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I use a dorm fridge with Boveda packs for a humidor. Its in my den and it maintains temperature pretty well. I love it and so far I haven't outgrown it. I open the door and check the RH about once a week. If Im smoking more often I don't bother because there is an air exchange every time I open the door. It holds 65%RH perfectly and all my stogies seem happy in there.
Long days and pleasant nights,
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I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one with this idea. Thanks for your feedback.0
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I put in some pieces of Spanish cedar because I had them. This is an old pic but yOu get the idea.Long days and pleasant nights,
Roland0 -
That's a great idea, thanks0
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I don't know if my has any Spanish Cedar in it... mainly because I don't know if any of these boxes are made out of it.
"I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis2 -
It looks like you need (like in jaws) a bigger frig.1
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That's beautiful, man...........Long days and pleasant nights,
Roland2