View Full Version : Small Humidor Fans - Battery Operated
JohnnyFlake
08-30-2006, 04:20 PM
I recall reading something about a small, battery operated fan that works well in humidors. I believe it timed itself and only turned on for a few minutes every so often. I completed several searches but cannot locate that information on CS.
Does anyone have any information of such an item or something similar?
JohnnyFlake
Warhorse545
08-30-2006, 04:26 PM
I recall reading something about a small, battery operated fan that works well in humidors. I believe it timed itself and only turned on for a few minutes every so often. I completed several searches but cannot locate that information on CS.
Does anyone have any information of such an item or something similar?
JohnnyFlake
Lots of people have been using the Oust fans. Might be what your thinking about.
Stacey
TechMetalMan
08-30-2006, 04:57 PM
oust fan is great.
How big of a humi requires this? Or is recommended?
Tapewormboy
08-30-2006, 04:59 PM
Yea, I use an Oust fan in my cabinet humidor with a Cigar Oasis XL Plus just for some extra airflow.
Turns on for 5 mins, then off for 15. Runs on a single D cell battery which supposedly lasts for a few months. Sometimes the timing can be inaccurate, but it gets the job done.
You can get it for $7.99 regular price.
Not unless you have a really big humi. Not really necessary until you hit medium cooler size, I don't even think you need one in a vicksburg or 500 count humi.
I have the wine-coolerdor and you need one for those.
Blueface
08-30-2006, 05:13 PM
Not unless you have a really big humi. Not really necessary until you hit medium cooler size, I don't even think you need one in a vicksburg or 500 count humi.
I have the wine-coolerdor and you need one for those.
I liked the idea of the Oasis circulating when I had the Vicksburg. That is a big humi, coupled with those four trays, nice to have circulation.
Where do you guys get these Oust fans?
Tapewormboy
08-30-2006, 05:15 PM
Target, CVS, Rite-Aid, Duane Reade, Walmart, etc
Look in the air fresheners section.
Where do you guys get these Oust fans?
Wombat
08-30-2006, 05:26 PM
scored one of these in my local supermarket last weekend for $4.00 on sale. Nice little unit!
TechMetalMan
08-30-2006, 05:42 PM
I was thinking about getting a Vicksburg- probably for christmas. Wondering if one of these would be good for that. Where would you place it?
You can homebrew your own Acid cigars by adding the oust scent to the fan.
JohnnyFlake
08-30-2006, 10:17 PM
Thanks for the information guys. It is very much appreciated!
JohnnyFlake
PuffDaddy
08-30-2006, 10:49 PM
You can homebrew your own Acid cigars by adding the oust scent to the fan.
:r
Do you know from personal experience ;)
:r
Do you know from personal experience ;)
hahaha no but I'm just doing my part to help the Acid cigars lovers save a little money and get a better tasting cigar;)
designwise1
08-31-2006, 10:45 AM
I read something about battery gases being a concern... Is there anything to that or is it just a myth?
I'm building a Edison-A-Dor and am thinking about using a fan from a copier - but if batteries around cigars are ok then I may opt for the Oust fans.
Tapewormboy
08-31-2006, 10:57 AM
What the hell are battery gases? LOL.
This is a single D cell alkaline battery (Duracell) that's included with the Oust air freshener package.
I read something about battery gases being a concern... Is there anything to that or is it just a myth?
I'm building a Edison-A-Dor and am thinking about using a fan from a copier - but if batteries around cigars are ok then I may opt for the Oust fans.
ColdCuts
08-31-2006, 12:09 PM
It's also available on Amazon.com. Click here ---> Oust (http://www.amazon.com/Oust-Fan-Portable-Outdoor-Scent/dp/B000AQDL28/sr=8-5/qid=1157040250/ref=pd_bbs_5/002-1982689-4296819?ie=UTF8). Just be sure to NOT use the included scent! Unless, of course, you wanna try your hand at homemade Acid cigars as wij mentioned. :r
ColdCuts
08-31-2006, 12:14 PM
I have the wine-coolerdor and you need one for those.
Ermo, is there not a built-in fan in your wine-coolidor, or do you like the Oust in addition to the built-in? I've got an EdgeStar 18-bottle with a built-in fan and I'm thinking the built-in will do the trick, no?
smokinpoke
08-31-2006, 01:25 PM
You can homebrew your own Acid cigars by adding the oust scent to the fan.
:r i can just imagine it fine dominican tobacco and potpouri
smokinpoke
08-31-2006, 01:27 PM
this might be going out on a limb with fans but could you not use a cooling fan from a computer and have it set on some type of timer.
Tapewormboy
08-31-2006, 01:31 PM
Some people have done this with pictures either on this forum or the other cigar forums.
this might be going out on a limb with fans but could you not use a cooling fan from a computer and have it set on some type of timer.
ColdCuts
08-31-2006, 02:45 PM
this might be going out on a limb with fans but could you not use a cooling fan from a computer and have it set on some type of timer.
Yeah, like Tapewormboy (eeew!) says, some folks go that route, but then you've got to fuss with wiring the thing and timers. I don't know the first thing about that stuff, so if I were gonna get a fan to supplement my built-in, I'd go with an Oust. Just slap a battery in and you're done. Easy.
Beekman Poole
09-14-2006, 01:18 AM
I had heard about an issue with DC motors as well, they give off ozone as a byproduct.. dunno if it's a huge issue, but it is a small enclosed environment.. just a though..
COleman.