Coolidor converted to cellar issue

[StogieJim]

OK so I'm new to pipe smoking and have already gotten bit by the bug pretty bad

I picked up maybe 8oz's in samplers this week and jarred them all up and threw them in an old coolidor i had (humidity beads removed)
The problem now is that the entire thing smells like nightcap. I thought these jars were airtight? They are definitely leaking "smell".

Even my Va/Per tins smell smokey now like the nightcap and EMP. Any suggestions or does it even matter? I'd hate for the other stuff I have jarred up to take on the flavor of those strong english blends...

Thanks for pushing down another slope people!

Now to check out that newbie sampler thread....

 

[StogieJim]

Any advice? Would hate to have to separate out different blends, but DAMN that cooler stinks of english blend now. Everything else in there smells like it..... You think this is a problem? Just leave it all in there to marinate together?

 

[danmdevries]

Sounds like your jars aren't airtight.
What are you using?

If you've got smell leaking, you've got air leaking.

 

[Smokin Aces]

You have to use Mason jars with the good sealing lids....you know
they work because every time you go to open one you will need to unscrew the ring and actually pry the top off....it will often make a light pop sound when you do it. I use them and I can't smell a hint of the tobacco aroma when they are closed. Like this:

 

[thedismaltrade]

Latakia seeps out of everything, even the "airtight tins" and mylar bags used. No reason to put your mason jars in a coolidor. Just put them on shelves or in boxes in a cool normal humidity environment- problem solved.

 

[CVAC085]

My jars are sitting on my dresser in a cool, darker area of my room. No problems so far. And I don't think I'll see any issues anytime soon. Just like the guys mentioned above. Get those ball jars (find them at walmart) and make sure your seals are hand tight.

 

[rdomfoto]

Down in my basement at my "home tobacco shoppe" I took the remaining ounce or so of some bulk C&D Yale Mixture that I don't really like but has a nice aroma and put it into a bowl specifically to provide a smell.

A man's potpourri, if you will.

 

[CVAC085]

Down in my basement at my "home tobacco shoppe" I took the remaining ounce or so of some bulk C&D Yale Mixture that I don't really like but has a nice aroma and put it into a bowl specifically to provide a smell.

A man's potpourri, if you will.

GENIUS!

 

[StogieNinja]

Check the lids and the jar lip for bits of tobacco. As long as the seal is clean it should hold in the aroma, but sometimes little bits of tobacco get stuck to the lid and interrupt the seal.

 

[CVAC085]

Check the lids and the jar lip for bits of tobacco. As long as the seal is clean it should hold in the aroma, but sometimes little bits of tobacco get stuck to the lid and interrupt the seal.

Forgot about that too. Thanks for picking up on this. Also, another member mentioned to get a funnel as well when you fill up. I had 11 jars to fill with and each one had to do carefully because well...I was funnel-less...until I got nuked today. LOL. But, back on track here, funnels seem cheap enough to aquire and just get a wide one. It makes your life a lot easier than having to carefully knock baccy out of the nicely wrapped Ziploc bags.

 

[rdomfoto]

That was me. A plastic canning funnel is about $3 on Amazon.

 

[CVAC085]

That was me. A plastic canning funnel is about $3 on Amazon.

Yes! So many people I chat with here I forget who said what to who and in which thread lol.

 

[cgraunke]

Yes! So many people I chat with here I forget who said what to who and in which thread lol.

Yup, that was Rob, so it's HIS fault you got one! Remember that.

 

[CVAC085]

Yup, that was Rob, so it's HIS fault you got one! Remember that.

I should put some names on it. Rob mentioned it in the forum on a thread, meanwhile a surprise nuke from Clint. LOL.

 

[StogieJim]

Yep that's what I'm using, the half pint ball jars with wide mouth. The ones that don't stack well.

It's heavy Latakia smell so I guess this is normal?

I guess I can find some shoe boxes and throw em under the bed? I just want to keep this stuff out of light, and there is a big ass window in my bedroom (only place that stays cool year round)

 

[CVAC085]

Yep that's what I'm using, the half pint ball jars with wide mouth. The ones that don't stack well.

It's heavy Latakia smell so I guess this is normal?

I guess I can find some shoe boxes and throw em under the bed? I just want to keep this stuff out of light, and there is a big ass window in my bedroom (only place that stays cool year round)

I wouldn't suggest under your bed though. What about a closet?

 

[StogieJim]

Yea I can throw em in the closet, that's where the cooler sits now. You think shoe boxes are the way to go then?

Just curious, why not under the bed?

 

[rdomfoto]

I should put some names on it. Rob mentioned it in the forum on a thread, meanwhile a surprise nuke from Clint. LOL.

^^ Truth

 

[rdomfoto]

Yea I can throw em in the closet, that's where the cooler sits now. You think shoe boxes are the way to go then?

Just curious, why not under the bed?

Because monsters, d'uh

 

[CVAC085]

Yea I can throw em in the closet, that's where the cooler sits now. You think shoe boxes are the way to go then?

Just curious, why not under the bed?

It's just a personal preference. Especially with any glass products. I just wouldn't recommend doing it. But it's all your choice and in your hands what you want to do.