ralphie48 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I currently have 2 desktop 100ct humidors and they are way filled up. I want to buy more cigars and am pressed for space! I am looking for soemthing simple to store full boxes in that can be setup relativley easy, based on research i am in between either the Whynter or newair (pre fab with cedar shelves already installed), looking at reviews on auction sites and other stores, they seem pretty good. but many of these reviews are from people who may not use them much, or are reviewing them a week after having them. Does anyone own any of these units for some time and have any good/bad experiences/suggestions? I am looking to pull the trigger on one of these today, just want to make sure im making the right move. I would probably set them up with heartfelt beads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snrubnivek Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I researched the heck out of wineadors before making a decision. I ended up with the larger Whynter wineador. The reviews I read seemed to be better than the NewAir. After seasoning & adding 65 heartfelt beads it took a couple of weeks to fully aclimate & for the humidity to stay steady. Now it has remained at 66 for months. Very happy with it. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphie48 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 thanks for sharing your experience. I think i am leaning towards the whynter this should help make the decision easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camshaft83 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I have been researching those myself and have already decided to get the Whynter. Now I have to put in the OT so I can buy it. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMG Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Any suggestions for Canadian retailers? I noticed Amazon has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCPANTHERZFAN Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I have a Whytner as well. The only downside is the shelving layout is not great for SLBS, I've already removed 1 drawer and 2 shelves to properly hold my boxes. If they could make it have more shelving configurations it would be ideal. But as far as quality and consistency, they are great. It is also a lot less then some desktop humis I was looking at without the benefit of cooling and the capacity it can hold. I found mine for about $330. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphie48 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 I ordered the whytner on Amazon along with 2 digital rh/temp meters with high and low records and 65 rh heartfelt beads. Can't wait to start filling it up with boxes from the 24:24 With any luck this thing will be running in 2 weeks better start ordering some boxes now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino30 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I started with a NewAir CC-300 and it filled up quickly. Then bought a Vinotemp on eBay, mostly for box storage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennettjohnl Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I've had my Whynter CHC-251since November of last year. I filled that baby up and initially everything was rock solid but then ambient temperatures began to rise as summer approached and things turned bad. My summers average 99deg F so keeping the house at 78F is as low as I can go without going broke on energy costs. With the cooler constantly running air flow is huge and I needed to change my setup. I yanked two shelves, put the drawers in the bottom slots, spread beads throughout and still was having problems. I finally used the bottom of a cigar box, with a 4"x4" hole centered, mounted over the fan/cooler to route the air flow around my boxes. This has made all the difference in this last month of summer and now temp and RH are both at 65 with little fluctuation. Figured I'd share cause man was I going crazy trying to stabilize this thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino30 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Please post a few pics - love to see how it looks. I have similar issues with my cigar chillers. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennettjohnl Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Forgot to mention I also have a sheet of cedar attached so the chilled air doesn't dump straight into the drawers. I've had more boxes in there and will again and it seems to work if there is adequate spacing on the sides and an opening in the center for the fan intake. Second picture pulled the shelf for a better view. Also disregard hygrometer that's from the door being open for photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino30 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 So the last pic shows how you're routing the air flow around the boxes? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennettjohnl Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Yeah, air exits fan/cooler at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions. Cedar sheet restricts air from blowing directly on stock, Air flows out around the edges of the cedar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moryc Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 That's a good idea with that piece of cedar at the back to route the air. Never though of doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesNYC Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Do any other members have one of these? I am curious to know the capacity for box storage. Any photos would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdriver Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I've had my Whynter CHC-251since November of last year. I filled that baby up and initially everything was rock solid but then ambient temperatures began to rise as summer approached and things turned bad. My summers average 99deg F so keeping the house at 78F is as low as I can go without going broke on energy costs. With the cooler constantly running air flow is huge and I needed to change my setup. I yanked two shelves, put the drawers in the bottom slots, spread beads throughout and still was having problems. I finally used the bottom of a cigar box, with a 4"x4" hole centered, mounted over the fan/cooler to route the air flow around my boxes. This has made all the difference in this last month of summer and now temp and RH are both at 65 with little fluctuation. Figured I'd share cause man was I going crazy trying to stabilize this thing. How are you doing with condesation? I am in a similar ambient temperature to what you described (Louisiana) and i am getting tons on condesation in the bottom because I plugged the drain hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennettjohnl Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The whynter has thermal electric cooling with a plugged drain standard.(Far as I understand) Humidor hasn't been packed very full and I've had two weeks over the last month or so with outdoor temps at or above 100F with ambient temps around 77-80f. Having said that, condensation has been at a minimum and Rh very stable. At the back of the humi on the bottom I have 1/2 lb of 65RH beads to catch excess humidity. I also have another 3/4lbs of 65RH beads spread between drawers and shelves. Not sure what is doing the trick to limit condensation but It's working like a charm for now. If I had to guess I'd say the biggest help is having adequate air flow. I have a couple more SLBs coming so I'll monitor to see how it goes as I keep adding boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdriver Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Mine is packed full so that may be part of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb360 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I have one seems to be working fine, just recently had a build up of condensation on the bottom, It could be from the heat lately of just that I have filled it to the max. Not sure to be honest seems like my fan is on all the time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay023 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm seriously tempted to pull the trigger on a Whynter. Can't beat shipping from prime. I was looking at a small cabinet or tower, but I could get two Whynter for the price of a small tower with freight charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay023 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Forgot to mention I also have a sheet of cedar attached so the chilled air doesn't dump straight into the drawers. I've had more boxes in there and will again and it seems to work if there is adequate spacing on the sides and an opening in the center for the fan intake. Second picture pulled the shelf for a better view. Also disregard hygrometer that's from the door being open for photos.This one Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarSeeker Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbone Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I just bought the newair 300 prefab. The temp control has been great! Holding at 70* F, ambient room temps around 76 F. using xicar fluid with sponges until my beads come in, holding around 60% RH (in flux of course)! Waiting on HF beads to come in. Im researching an internal fan source. I have been using the remote wireless temp/RH unit some gents have used on this site and it has been really off. I'm going to return it or replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TabacoLibre Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 On 9/16/2015 at 4:53 PM, Bennettjohnl said: Forgot to mention I also have a sheet of cedar attached so the chilled air doesn't dump straight into the drawers. Could you show where the sheet of cedar is attached please? I am considering purchasing the Whynter CWC-351DD (half frigador half wine cooler) but it's maximum temp in 66F. Idk if that's too cool or if should be good enough. Also trying to figure out how to make it work perfectly with as little tweaks as possible (I like my humidity around 70%) Here is a look at walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Whynter-16-Bottel-Dual-Zone-Freestanding-Wine-Refrigerators/52399700?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3&adid=22222222227040410781&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=87873030410&wl4=pla-203956708610&wl5=9021740&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8453308&wl11=online&wl12=52399700&wl13=&veh=sem#about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloppyJ Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I have a newair 280e wineador with 2lbs of HF 65% beads in it. It's been working well for me for over a year now. I don't have any of the custom drawers or anything, just stash my boxes in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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