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| I have run out of room! Looking around at easy solutions (and no I don't want a cooler or Tupperware) I found this guy but, am unfamiliar with the product. Anyone have any experience with Whynter? 
Whether you are a true cigar aficionado or a casual enthusiast, the Whynter CHC-251S Stainless Steel 2.5 cu. ft. Cigar Cooler Humidor is an ideal cigar storage system that can help preserve the flavor of your cigars and protect them from pests or other harmful conditions.
The Whynter CHC-251S is designed to help store and age cigars within the optimal humidity range 62% to 75% at room temperature. This cigar cooler humidor contains a humidification tray (for use with preferred solution/moisture beads) and equipped with an elegant analog hygrometer which helps monitor the desired level of humidity.
Having a temperature controlled environment is also critical for discouraging the proliferation of any pests that may be present in the tobacco leaves. The thermoelectric cooling system used here minimizes the drying effect when cooling, relative to the compressor based cooling systems in many refrigeration units. Furnished with four Spanish Cedar flat shelves and two spacious drawers, the Whynter CHC-251S helps maintain humidity, emits a light complementary aroma, and helps repel damaging insects. In addition to its main purpose of storing, preserving, and aging cigars, the Whynter Cigar Cooler Humidor is also an attractive and elegant showcase for your prized collection. Model: CHC-251S - Capacity: 2.5 cu. ft
- Holds up to 400+ cigars
- Freestanding setup
- Vibration-free thermoelectric cooling
- Stainless steel trimmed glass door with sleek black cabinet
- Professional quality towel bar handle
- Removable Spanish cedar drawers and shelves
- Shelf Count: 4 flat shelves, 2 drawers
Flat Shelves Dimensions: 9.5” W x 12.75” D
Drawer Dimensions: 9.5” W x 12.75” D x 3” H - Equipped with a humidity tray and hygrometer for inside humidity level maintenance
- Adjustable thermostat with temperature range from 54ºF - 66ºF
- Enhanced LCD temperature display
- Soft interior LED lighting with on/off switch
- All solid-state components for long life
- Internal fan-forced circulation for even humidity and temperature distribution throughout the cabinet
- Input Power and Current: 70 watts / 1A
- Power Consumption: 0.5KWh/24h
- Voltage: 110V / 60Hz
- Product dimensions: 17” W x 20” D x 28” H (Add 1.6" in depth and 0.25" in width with handle installed)
- Package dimensions: 21” W x 24” D x 34” H
- Net weight: 45 lbs
- Gross weight: 50 lbs
- ETL listed
- UPC 850956003552
*This unit comes with one year limited warranty. |
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| Looks nice, no experience. Here are a couple of reviews on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Whynter-CHC-251S-Stainless-Cooler-Humidor/pro...
And a deal I found on it:
http://dmitriyglota.com/augers.php?id=whynter-chc251s-stainless-ste...
Let us know how it turns out if you get one! |
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| That looks pretty sweet to me, and the deal Don posted is 75% off looks even better. |
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| My wife picked me up a similar unit a couple years back and I am very happy with it. I especially like the climate control as it can get pretty warm here in the summer. I dont know that particular model you mentioned but the spec's on it look good. |
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| cool. looks pretty small for you though. |
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| Would love to get one of these but then I start thinking of how many cigars I could buy with what I'd pay for one...it's always a conflict. |
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| While I do appreciate the bargain price at the site Don listed, I am a bit wary to deal with a Chinese Company with a Russian ISP whose only method of payment accepted is I-tunes Gift Cards!  Sears also carries the unit for $386........
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| Vroomp - 9/28/2014 9:50 AM While I do appreciate the bargain price at the site Don listed, I am a bit wary to deal with a Chinese Company with a Russian ISP whose only method of payment accepted is I-tunes Gift Cards! Sears also carries the unit for $386........
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| Whynter is one of the top brands in the space along with Koldfront, Vinotemp, and Newair. I have a Newair myself and it works well. 2.5 cu ft seems pretty small. Mine's about 6 cu ft and it will probably hold 400 cigars max. However, it's a nice looking unit and not a bad price. |
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| I am slowly leaning towards a companion for the curio-dor instead.... something like this but, best price I can find so far is $768.90 with delivery...... 
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| I want one of those! Actually, I want an Aristocrat, but I don't got $4,000+ |
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| Here is what you need. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/app/4668389040.html |
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| Nice cigar fridge, but I think I'd need about 4 of them to store all my cigars.....dat's a lotta cash. |
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| there are so many great larger humis out there. Not sure how I would go about finding the one I would want. Like that second one there Brad |
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| Vroomp - 9/28/2014 11:51 AM
I am slowly leaning towards a companion for the cuio-dor instead.... something like this but, best price I can find so far is $768.90 with delivery......
That's the one I am thinking about getting once my house sells.  |
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| Vroomp - 9/28/2014 12:51 PM
I am slowly leaning towards a companion for the cuio-dor instead.... something like this but, best price I can find so far is $768.90 with delivery......
That is a nice unit. |
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| I've been looking at that Whynter and the Lauderdale on Tampa Humidor. |
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| I found I couldn't fit as many cigars in my wineador as I thought, not even close to my table humidor, so when I buy another storage unit it will either be another table or a tower like that. Good luck!!  can't go wrong either way they both look very nice. |
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| Here will be my next one with a few more shelves added!
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/atq/4622655531.html
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| Brad hope you read this before you decide anything. I did some research and some addition and formulas. Hope this helps.
lauderdale - 5.37 cubic feet based on outer measurements - 300
mini tower - 7.91 cubic feet based on outer measurements - $600
montegue - 10.83 cubic feet based on outer measurements - $500-600
whynter - 5.50 cubic feet based on outer measurements - $455 |
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| Thanks Nick but, the largest Whynter I have found is the 2.5 cubic foot one pictured above. While this would handle my overflow I am afraid it would soon fill to capacity. The others are just too small and I hate to 'dig' to find a particular cigar. It looks like the tower is the only viable option for me......... Now to work on the wife (who just spent $800 on furniture for our new lounge) to spend some more money.... 
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| That looks pretty nice. I have looked at those also. |
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| You are pretty handy, Brad. Why not convert another curio or something like that?  |
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| I know this thread is a little old, but I just wanted to update by saying I just pulled the trigger on this unit. Found a smoking deal on bestbuy.com. Free shipping, and using the promo code November20, you get 20% off. I paid 247.99 after sales tax! |
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