If I was going to build a coolerador how would I keep it cool? I routenely come home in the brunt of the summer and its 95+ degrees inside my place. I would love to make one but I don't think its doable with the heat situation.
If I was going to build a coolerador how would I keep it cool? I routenely come home in the brunt of the summer and its 95+ degrees inside my place. I would love to make one but I don't think its doable with the heat situation.
When I needed to do that with a cool-a-dor, I would take frozen veggie boxes and wrap them in newspaper and then stick them in the cooler for the day and rotate each day. The wine-a-dor will save you the worry of forgetting to do so (or you going away for a weekend) and is probably the best option given your current situation.
"If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair." -C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Hrmm, I know it is only partly on topic here, but I ran a swamp cooler for years in Arizona and the power bill was MUCH less then when I got AC. I think you might be surprised on that front, but take the time to clean up your pads and spider.. it might make your summer a little more comfortable.
That said.. I think the coolerador is probably the cheaper way to go and reliable. The only real bonus to the wine fridge is that the temps will be consistent even if you are not home for long periods of time. I am not sure how long those ice packs last if you are trying to keep a stable temp. The power for an extra fridge will be noticeable on your power bill.
The wine coolers are thermoelectric- no condenser. They won't use anywhere never the electric a normal fridge would. At most mine cost a couple bucks a month. My avarage electric bill went up maybe $3.50 to $4.50 a month. A far cry from running the Central Air that sky rockets my electric bill come summer
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Keep your eye out: sometimes wine clubs add thermoelectrics as a promo (I just checked: WSJ wine club had one back in August), so for like a hundred bucks you get a (small) cigar cooler AND some wine (quality?).
I could not find any current promos. Closest thing is a sale on Avanti (and note the only review is a cigar guy):
http://www.beveragefactory.com/wine/...4/EWC16B.shtml
Too bad shipping is $35. Maybe Target or Kohls or place like that has 'em...
Now ya got me thinkin'...
New Haier 6-bottle thermo electric
$50 shipped
today only
http://deals.ebay.com/5000008420_Hai...le_Wine_Cellar
This model only has a high temp setting of 62F. Check some other models. You want one that has a temp of around 66-67 for the highest setting. Make sure you get all the spec's before buying. Avanti and Newair both have high temp ranges and digital thermostats. also consider size. a 6 or 18 bottle unit is fairly small in size. a 6 bottle may not even fit your humidor. I have a 36 bottle and have run out of room. I have seen Newair 28btl on Ebay for $199.00 w free S&H
Last edited by Paddy; 02-06-2010 at 05:50 PM.
It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
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