CAO Cabinet Humidor - Should I Pull the Trigger

[CeeGarOne]

I just got off the phone with the seller and looking to grab this on Saturday. Before I take the plunge I wanted to ask if anyone has any one of these or has familiarity with this unit? If so, what are you using for humidification?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clt/5224525901.html

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

 

[squaresoft]

I don't know about that humi, but I DO know that if there's too much airflow to be steady humidity you can fix that after the fact...I would personally go for it. That amount of storage for that price is pretty damn good and it's pretty good looking too.

Devils advocate though you could buy a winodor for that also and many of the ppl hear swear by them.

 

[mdwest]

Never seen that particular humidor before...

but.. if it were local to me... I'd run over there and see what kind of deal I could make on it pronto (looks great, seems to be priced well, etc..)...

and I dont even need a humi

 

[SailorAg]

Go check it out! Make sure the humidor doesn't have any mold problems.

 

[CVAC085]

Worth every penny to go and look at it. Like @SailorAg said too go check for mold. You never know.

Although, it would make a good conversation piece too.

 

[CeeGarOne]

So as to not make a fool of myself... Does anyone have pics of a humi with mold problems or tell tale signs thereof

 

[sofc]

I know someone who has the same humi and it works fine. Great price on it. I say go for it.

 

[jerseyjetset]

i use a cabinet myself. a little more tricky to regulate than a wineador but i love how spacious it is and i dig it a lot. i say for that price, you can't go wrong.

 

[CeeGarOne]

Thanks guys, going to pick it up tomorrow. Will post pics when I get it home. A couple more questions I have a case of the Boveda Humidipak 62's that I could toss some in there for now since the humi is seasoned or I can go with Heartfelt Beads. So here's the questions:

Should I stay with Boveda or go with beads and why?
Can someone point me to the Heartfelt Beads primer post?
Are there other alternatives that anyone would recommend?

Thanks for the knowledge.

 

[Cricken]

This is what I read up on before making my initial Heartfelt purchase: http://www.botl.org/threads/heartfelt-beads-frequently-asked-questions.1663/

But after that first purchase, I've gone with a combo of a few Boveda + containers of kitty litter and haven't looked back. I'm sure other brothers here can give you more info but once you train/calibrate the kitty litter, it has worked just as well as the heartfelts at a fraction of the price

 

[SailorAg]

So as to not make a fool of myself... Does anyone have pics of a humi with mold problems or tell tale signs thereof

If there any spots or areas of discoloration on the wood (black, blue, or green is most common), be cautious. If there is only little bit of mold, negotiate a lower price for the cabinet because there are pretty easy ways of clearing that up. If the mold is extensive, pass on the unit.

 

[Jfire]

There are no visible mold spots in the pics. Nice pickup. I've seen these in person and think you got a great deal.

 

[CeeGarOne]

This is what I read up on before making my initial Heartfelt purchase: http://www.botl.org/threads/heartfelt-beads-frequently-asked-questions.1663/

But after that first purchase, I've gone with a combo of a few Boveda + containers of kitty litter and haven't looked back. I'm sure other brothers here can give you more info but once you train/calibrate the kitty litter, it has worked just as well as the heartfelts at a fraction of the price

@Cricken PM incoming on the Boveda Kitty Litter combo.

 

[sofc]

boveda is fine

 

[CeeGarOne]

Thanks Guys now one more off-topic comment. I keep seeing all these donor stickers and I want to contribute. This site has been a real find to me and I want to help support it.
What gives?

 

[Jesse]

Thanks Guys now one more off-topic comment. I keep seeing all these donor stickers and I want to contribute. This site has been a real find to me and I want to help support it.
What gives?

Here you go.

http://www.botl.org/threads/2015-donations.77487/

 

[Jesse]

I would stick with the Boveda's and maybe KL, you can get a bag at Walmart for $6 and it should last you for years to come.

 

[CeeGarOne]

Well guys, I did it! She's resting in her new home, I wiped her down with Distilled Water and have placed a shot glass of Distilled Water in each tray.

Here she is:

More to follow once she's ready to be loaded up.

 

[CVAC085]

All I see is empty shelves....

And the humidor looks fantastic!!! Glad to see you picked it up. I'm assuming there was no mold or anything in your findings when you went to pick up???

 

[CeeGarOne]

boveda is fine

How many Boveda packs would you recommend?