Question about storage in a vino

[Raralith]

I don't have fans in mine, but I do notice that my top and middle are rock solid 65rh and my bottom is almost 70rh. I do not ave Oust fans, but I am going to put in 2 PC fans inside which should help airflow (1-2 CFM Oust vs 20-30 computer fans).

No problem with it being jam packed as long as it's in a sealed environment where you don't have ups and downs in rh such as opening it every hour or so.

Originally Posted by ucla695

Among other things, I think the lack of air circulation has more to do with evening out the RH in the unit to make sure that all of the sticks are properly humidified.

Very good point Mike.

Originally Posted by doblemaduro

I've always been interested in getting a vino. Where would you guys recommend one look for a vino at a decent price?

Target - I've heard they've been as low as $50 on clearance for the 28-bottle Vino (which is what us fellers have). I bought mine a month ago for $139....ooof.

Originally Posted by ElkTwin

This time of year the ambient temperature in your home should be comfortable - so why put the cigars through the extra stress of the cooling cycle and associated humidity swings?

Ah, it's been up into 100 out here in L.A. this week so I keep my a runnin'.

Originally Posted by mmblz

I would not recommend storing cigars in wine. The RH will be way too high, and it will impart a funny flavor.

As for Oust fans....where the heck do you plug 'em in, within the Vino? Is the fan that comes with the Vino not sufficient?

[romwarrior]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

As for Oust fans....where the heck do you plug 'em in, within the Vino? Is the fan that comes with the Vino not sufficient?

Oust fans run on batteries. That is why they are so popular.

I bought Oust fans a while ago but I don't use them in my Vino. The Vino fan runs enough here in hot SoCal that there is enough air circulation. I'm usually digging into it every couple days anyway so that helps.