Vinotemp Humidor Project

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Hey guys,

Just picked up a Vinotemp at Target on Sale... Myself and fellow CS member Rander212 have plans for some Winecool-o-dors...

Rander grabbed one of craigslist, and mine is a vinotemp 28 bottle straight from the store.

I just ordered 2 of the Cigar Oasis Extend from Aristocrat Humidors for both of us....

I figured I'd post a before picture and keep everyone updated as the project continues...

Here is my vinotemp out of the box:
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Hopefully we'll be ordering the Spanish Cedar Planks for shelves, as well as some trays and whatnot...

Rander - Post a pic of your cooler pre-modification for the fellas!
 
I had a CO in my vino, it was more of a PITA than anything. I recommend just beads, don't waste your money/time with a CO in a Vino. Just my :2.
 
Darrell said:
I had a CO in my vino, it was more of a PITA than anything. I recommend just beads, don't waste your money/time with a CO in a Vino. Just my :2.
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:tpd: I'm with Darrell on this one.

I'm using only beads and it holds right at 64rh with no effort on my part.
 
jjefrey said:
:tpd: I'm with Darrell on this one.

I'm using only beads and it holds right at 64rh with no effort on my part.
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How long does it hold the humidity for between two 'replenishings'? How do you add humidity, spray, dunk or water bowl?

Till
 
tfar said:
How long does it hold the humidity for between two 'replenishings'? How do you add humidity, spray, dunk or water bowl?

Till
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I've only had mine setup for about a month, but I have not had to replenish the beads yet. I checked them the other day and they were at about 60% hydrated.

I've always used the spray method when the beads were in my cooler and will continue to use that method.
 
Thanks for the input guys.....

As for the cost, it was on sale at Target for $150.00. It looks like the "national" sale is over, but some local target stores are still selling them for 150 to move them. There was actually no sale tag, or price tag even at the store, but when i lugged it over to the price checker it said $150, and I said SOLD!
 
I use Foam, but passive humdification (beads) is all you need. The Vino hold RH well. In the winter I haven't had to top off my foam once. The summer, when it runs more, I'll add water every week or so.

The only problem to overcome will be when and if the unit has to run a lot. When it runs humidity will be pulled out of the air and sent towards the drain. You'll need to have a solution to the gathering condensation.

My solution, plug the drain and funnel the condensate into a container. Empty the container occassionally. Thats it.

The only other problem will be where to put the second one, because you will fill this one up.

Vinotemp rocks :tu
 
Would it work to place some beads in a container to catch the water drippings so you just recycle the water that falls?
 
Will you be placing any ceder in this vinotemp.. or more of the Coolidor'istic trait's of ceder, only from the box's:tu
im EXTREMELY interested.. in either this, or a end table big ole' one from cheaphumidors.com :ss
 
I gotta disagree with the "beads only" theory. Beads alone did not work well for me at all. I use COs AND beads in both my 28s with no problems. I had over 2 lbs of beads in a 12 bottle fridge and my humidity wouldn't get above the mid 50s. Maybe it is the weather changes we have here, I dunno. I would say go ahead and try beads first, as they are much cheaper and worry-free than a CO.


JMO. :D
 
I leave my vino turned off and use beads. I plugged up the hole though. Holds temp at 67F and RH at 64%.

I don't live in hot climates and I have a cooler utility room I store my coolerdor and vinotemp in. No need to plug it in.
 
borndead1 said:
I gotta disagree with the "beads only" theory. Beads alone did not work well for me at all. I use COs AND beads in both my 28s with no problems. I had over 2 lbs of beads in a 12 bottle fridge and my humidity wouldn't get above the mid 50s. Maybe it is the weather changes we have here, I dunno. I would say go ahead and try beads first, as they are much cheaper and worry-free than a CO.


JMO. :D
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Is your drain closed? If not it probably needs to be. I use anywhere from 0-3 small containers with foam and juice. I take them out and add them as the the ambient temp changes/ unit needs to run more or less. My vino holds an almost rock solid 67˚F and 65% RH. Internal box readings are even more stable.
If you needed active humidification, I'm guessing it's because you were loosing too much RH somehow.
 
I'm looking at a fan for my Vinodor that moves 42 CFM. If I put this fan in and it runs constantly, am I moving too much air? Another option is one that moves about 32 CFM.

I can always put it on a timer to run like twice a day for a specific amount of time.
 
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Munkey said:
I'm looking at a fan for my Vinodor that moves 42 CFM. If I put this fan in and it runs constantly, am I moving too much air? Another option is one that moves about 32 CFM.

I can always put it on a timer to run like twice a day for a specific amount of time.
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I am using one of the Oust fans that I modified (removed most of the casing). A hard wired fan would be better but this was a quick fix and I'm too lazy to fix something that isn't broken.

I like the Oust cycle, 300 seconds on 900 seconds off, so I would recommend going with that. But you might find that something else works better as time goes on. You definitely don't want the fan running all the time. To me the fan is just to turn over the more humid air at the bottom to the top, nothing more. I think the less air movement the better.
 
bcampos said:
Thanks for the input guys.....

As for the cost, it was on sale at Target for $150.00. It looks like the "national" sale is over, but some local target stores are still selling them for 150 to move them. There was actually no sale tag, or price tag even at the store, but when i lugged it over to the price checker it said $150, and I said SOLD!
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My local Target is still selling them for $150, they were marked as such and I think that price is good through most of March.

I picked up my 2nd one in a month this afternoon but haven't worked up the courage to bring it in from the garage yet. My wife will not be pleased.......... :hn
 
Fortunate_Son said:
My local Target is still selling them for $150, they were marked as such and I think that price is good through most of March.

I picked up my 2nd one in a month this afternoon but haven't worked up the courage to bring it in from the garage yet. My wife will not be pleased.......... :hn
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Man up and bring it in :ss
 
Guitarman-S.T- said:
Will you be placing any ceder in this vinotemp.. or more of the Coolidor'istic trait's of ceder, only from the box's:tu
im EXTREMELY interested.. in either this, or a end table big ole' one from cheaphumidors.com :ss
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Hey, I'm going for cedar trays and cedar shelves.. That should do it for me.
 
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