Anyone had trouble with Igloo latches?

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Finfan

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I'm in the market for a cooler for the coveted coolerdor and checked out the igloo 120 qt at walmart. They had one in stock at my local store, but one of the latches didnt close. I didnt really like they way these things close (with the two latches)--seems like it might break after a while. Anyone had this problem? Thanks.
 
ah, so they do. so they do. thanks. just checked it out and those latches are $4. Ok Im sold. Coolerdor here I come. step aside, bank account. Send the kids to the neighbors, Im comin home loaded (with smokes).
 
You'll be fine, I use an Igloo Cooler stood upright, I've had it over a year, just checked the hinges, and all three are perfect.... and these hinges get used.
 
Dgar said:
You'll be fine, I use an Igloo Cooler stood upright, I've had it over a year, just checked the hinges, and all three are perfect.... and these hinges get used.
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Dgar,
Do you have any major differences between the RH at the top and the RH at the bottom of your coolerdor (since you stand it on end?). I'm preparing a coolerdor now and like your set-up.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Kevin
 
Hi Kevin, The difference in humidity from top to bottom is probably 2-3%... not much. I've never noticed a problem with my cigars. I have a friend with a 6 foot tall commercial humidor, that was tough to get the humidity even in.... But 6lbs of beads, and he's fine now.

I use 70% beads and a Diamond Crown humidifier.. I think and it's just my guess, but the spanish cedar helps maintain the correct humidity, and the two Oust fans I use help keep the humidity more evenly distributed.


Good luck with your cooler. their easy to make, have fun with it.
 
The latches were the first problem I noticed when I got mine home. After doing the light test and noticing the cooler did not have a vey good seal at all, I got weather stripping and put it on the lid and around the top edge. Then I noticed that on the latch where the little pegs clicks into it is not a complete circle so when there is upward pressure the lid is free to slide up on it's own and the latch to pop off the peg.
 
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