in best Elvis impersonation... "VIVA VIAGRA!!"
*looks around perplexed. Begins beating chest like a good gorilla."
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Vinotemp 101
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in best Elvis impersonation... "VIVA VIAGRA!!"
*looks around perplexed. Begins beating chest like a good gorilla."
:r
I decided to do something with the scraps leftover from making the shelves. I had 5 pieces left (bought 5 boards which made 5 shelves) so I decided to make a small box. I am certainly no carpenter, and the pieces were not exactly square but it turned out alright. I just got a bundle of Famous Nic 3000 Torpedoes and they fit perfectly. I used small brads and nailed them together. No glue involved.
The Dakotan
Making Texas Toast
Thanks for the thread, Kelcey. VERY helpful! I'm in the midst of getting my VT up and running and have used this as my guide!
You the Munkey!
You the Munkey!
Fortunate_Son
ChestBeater
I think a lot depends on where you have them located. My A/C system maintains 75° and 50% RH in the house during the hot/humid months. The drains are plugged on my two vinodurs, 1.5 lbs of beads each, with interior temps maintained in the mid to upper 60's.
I have yet to see a drop of condensation inside either of them since setting them up last winter.
Grat's bro, you have truly succumbed to the power of the Dark Side! You can place boxes on the bottom if you use extra cedar(broken boxes) to line the bottom. What little moisture that will accumulate out here on the WC should be absorbed by the cedar. This my not work in areas that have higher humidity. :2
So, lets say you live in Phoenix AZ and the RH is much less than 50% (say 15-20% in the spring/early summer because your A/C unit runs dam near continuous.) You keep the house between 76 and 78. Is the humidity created inside the VT going to create condensation easier in a more humid exterior climate or a dry one? And, is the higher exterior temp going to cause the humidity to accumulate easier because it's running more?
(sorry about the newb question)
I'm with SmokinApe in that I am not sure about closing off the drain...
"to close or not to close, that is the question..."
Thanks...
So, lets say you live in Phoenix AZ and the RH is much less than 50% (say 15-20% in the spring/early summer because your A/C unit runs dam near continuous.) You keep the house between 76 and 78. Is the humidity created inside the VT going to create condensation easier in a more humid exterior climate or a dry one? And, is the higher exterior temp going to cause the humidity to accumulate easier because it's running more?
(sorry about the newb question)
I'm with SmokinApe in that I am not sure about closing off the drain...
"to close or not to close, that is the question..."
Thanks...
Fairly low humidity here. Plugged my drain with no condensation so far. Beads are working great. :2
So, lets say you live in Phoenix AZ and the RH is much less than 50% (say 15-20% in the spring/early summer because your A/C unit runs dam near continuous.) You keep the house between 76 and 78. Is the humidity created inside the VT going to create condensation easier in a more humid exterior climate or a dry one? And, is the higher exterior temp going to cause the humidity to accumulate easier because it's running more?
(sorry about the newb question)
I'm with SmokinApe in that I am not sure about closing off the drain...
"to close or not to close, that is the question..."
Thanks...
Beware according to the manufacturer the maximum ambient temp for these is 77 degrees.
When you say the ambient temp is 77 degrees max, how does that translate into what effects I would see if the temp in the house got higher than that? Looking to build one, but looking for pros and cons before I buy.
pbrennan10
Softball Pitcher
If i push mine flush against the wall it seems to do worse with maintaining temperature. Has anyone else experienced this?
The cooling device looks like a simple heatsink operation, i wonder how often it should be cleaned?
The cooling device looks like a simple heatsink operation, i wonder how often it should be cleaned?
NCRadioMan
More cigars Sanchez!
The heat isn't able to escape so easily so performance is affected so it shouldn't be flush against anything. You should, at least, get a can of compressed air and blow it out once each month. I don't have a Vino but this is what I do with my water cooler. If I don't, performance is affected the same way.
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pbrennan10
Softball Pitcher
The vinotemps have a nice spacious vented box on the back.
I'm sure it has some effect as i've moved it off the wall and it's cooled down 2 degrees.
However it's still at 69 and i'm wondering if i should take the time to clean it or if it just hovers a bit higher in the summertime.
If memory serves, it says in the 'Manual' that the unit must be 4 inches off the wall to operate properly.
pbrennan10
Softball Pitcher
Probably means only that you aren't likely to achieve maximum cooling effect with higher ambient temps. But since you'd run it on the lowest setting anyhow for "cigar-use", that shouldn't be an issue.
troutbreath
Gorilla
Quick question:
I have a 28 bottle vinotemp. I really don't think I will fill it with cigars -- just don't get to smoke that much. Can I use the top for cigars and the bottom for wine? I'm not going to fill it with bottles, either, I'm sure.
Thoughts?
I have a 28 bottle vinotemp. I really don't think I will fill it with cigars -- just don't get to smoke that much. Can I use the top for cigars and the bottom for wine? I'm not going to fill it with bottles, either, I'm sure.
Thoughts?
Heres another great link i found on the vinotemp
http://www.stogiereview.com/04/11/2007/how-to-build-a-fridgador/
http://www.stogiereview.com/04/11/2007/how-to-build-a-fridgador/
You can if you don't mind your wine being 60-70F.
Storing your cigars at a lower temp is not a problem either, but in my experience, RH gets hard to stabilize in the Vino when you get under 60F. If you set your Vino for lower than 60, you'll probably need to switch to active humidification, because beads and foam will not keep up with the amount of humidity getting pulled out of the air.