NewAir CC-280E vs. CC-300

[ZippoGeek]

Can anyone tell me the difference between these units? I'm trying to decide which is "better." I see that that the drawers are on the bottom in the CC-300, and it has a hygrometer. Other than that I'm not sure...

Thanks in advance guys!

http://www.newair.com/products/cc-300
http://www.newair.com/products/cc-280e

 

[MJM]

Does anyone know if you can take the drawers out of these and out two more shelves I need one for jus box storage?

 

[Zigarro]

I was looking at the KoldFront T/E 32btl, sing.zone but was put off by the thermost bar in the middle of where I want to put my drawers. (Plus its fans run 24/7) Instead, I'm going with this; http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Bottle-Single-Zone-Thermoelectric-Wine-Cooler-with-Adjustable-Shelves-BIG2131-/281216407139?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4179cdd663 It's slightly bigger inside, fans work with the thermostat, and its way cheaper! I had the 16btl version and it worked very well, but I outgrew it right quick!

 

[Mikenice81]

It looks like you trade the fourth shelf in the 280E for the hygrometer and the moisture reservoir in the 300. Plus the 280e is a little taller but narrower.

I would probably bypass the analog hygrometer, so it seems like a little loss to go for the 300.

 

[Zigarro]

Does anyone know if you can take the drawers out of these and out two more shelves I need one for jus box storage?

There's a cheaper way to go if all you want is a cooler for boxes. Click on that link in my other post (if you haven't yet). These things are bigger than the NewAir and get good reviews.

 

[CEJFNP]

Zigarro, are you currently using this? If so, would like to know how it is working for you. I saw these and was interested. Thanks in advance.

 

[herfdog]

I do not think there is a thermostat on those machines. Perhaps you could alter it or add an ETC but as-is I would imagine it keeps things too cold. (correct me if I am wrong)

 

[Zigarro]

Zigarro, are you currently using this? If so, would like to know how it is working for you. I saw these and was interested. Thanks in advance.

*HerfDog is partially right; there's no thermostat display, but there is a dial on the inside, upper left wall. I don't have the 32 yet (ordering in a few days) but I did have the 16btl and it worked well. It's fans only run when the thermo kicks on and since I use several hygrometers in it, I monitored the temp. It has a removable water tray beneath which receives condensate from the drain hole, which most recommend plugging that hole to further seal in humidity. I'll deal with the inevitable puddle by laying a nylon full of beads in it to absorb and redistribute that moisture. Just be sure to not let wood contact the back wall. I like it because its bigger and cheaper than the NewAir and if (perish the thought) I grow out of it, its cheap enough for a second one. Hope this helps bro...
*** Edited to correct; There is indeed a display on this 32 model at its top! I just clicked on it and spotted it, oh happy day!