Wineador questions

[UTvols186]

i am doing a back and forth with an owner of a wine cooler on CL. It's a Danby from what I've seen online it says 64.4* for the high temp setting. Would that be to low for cigars? It also has beechwood shelves already installed. Is beechwood good wood for a wineador?

 

[SFerrojr]

64.4 isn't too crazy. If the cooler is that great a deal you can always add an ETC. Easy to wire and you can get an ST-1000 style for under 20 bucks.

 

[Zmilin]

You could add a controller like an ETC and set that for higher temps.

 

[FarranAk]

Danby isn't a very good brand for wine coolers there are a lot of complaints on it.

 

[UTvols186]

There is also a newair on CL as well is that a better option and choice? the Danby is 38 bottle the newair is 16.

 

[Smoqman]

I wish I could reprogram mine to have a higher temp

 

[Jmphotog]

I second the ETC's I have an stc as well mine works out great

 

[GreekElite]

doesn't the lower temp just "slow down" the aging process. my new air goes up to 66*, but hygros inside all read 65*.. doesnt seem like a major problem, but i would opt for the newair if i were you UTvols


i may look into an etc as well, but then again i have a habit of screwing up any DIY projects so may be better leaving this alone :dunno:

 

[UTvols186]

I've been comparing pictures of the new air wine cooler that's on CL. It appears that it is the 28 bottle instead of a 16 bottle. If I have done my cubic ft conversion properly that's 6.4 cubic feet. I don't have many boxes to put in it but around 150-175 cigars in two different desk top humidors. I've seen that I need to fill it up as much as possible for it to operate properly. Do the drawers that I will have to order count as filling up the wineador. I know I can get boxes from my local b&m shop. Does anyone have any recommendations were to order drawers and shelving from?

 

[GreekElite]

if you're worried it's too big, disregard those throughts. i thought the same thing and got the 18 bottle, now i need to get a cooler to keep some boxes in lol

either get the custom made shelves from forrest @ wineadors.com or from the gentleman in here: http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php/75090-Get-your-Shelves-and-Drawers-here!

or if on a budget just cedar trays from cheaphumidors and you keep them on the racks

 

[UTvols186]

I better go big my girlfriend says once this one is full that all I get. She has lost her mind!

 

[GreekElite]

when i tell her i bought more sticks/need more storage

i probably have 200+ sticks plus a couple boxes aging, coolidor would be for more box storage

but check out the wineador 101 thread in this sections and that'll help a lot more too.. and for the size just get kitty litter, so easy to manage and balance.. plus insanely cheaper

good luck!

 

[UTvols186]

I bought the first piece to begin my build. It's a new air aw281e for $100. Now let the fun begin!

 

[Zmilin]

I better go big my girlfriend says once this one is full that all I get. She has lost her mind!

If you only get one shot then go big...

 

[Jbuike]

Always... ALWAYS go bigger than you think you will EVER need. Trust from my experience, not opinion.

 

[mdwest]

Does anyone have any recommendations were to order drawers and shelving from?

http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php/75090-Get-your-Shelves-and

Several guys here have gotten drawers, shelves, trays, etc.. from this guy.. and seem to be exceptionally pleased..