Time to upgrade storage

[bluenoser]

So I've been planning to make some box purchases in the not too distant future and realized I don't want to keep buying jars every time I make a purchase. So the decision I'm working on is taking one of my coolers and making a coolerdor out of it or picking up a used wine cooler (can be had for +/- $50) and starting a wineador. Should I take the cheaper step and take over the cooler or take a leap into the wineador?

[Zeede]

Personally if it doesn't get too warm where you are, a cooler is probably better. Bigger storage for less money.

If I lived in Arizona then I'd probably invest in a wine cooler.

[CoachDread]

Personally if it doesn't get too warm where you are, a cooler is probably better. Bigger storage for less money.

If I lived in Arizona then I'd probably invest in a wine cooler.

You're probably spot on with this advice, but I am JONESING for a winedor myself. I know it's coming...

[Habana Mike]

Start with a cooler. You'll have an Aristocrat soon enough!

[bluenoser]

it get's pretty hot here in the summer but I keep them in the office in the basement which so far seems to be staying rather cool. We just moved in over the winter so I don't know for sure how it will be in the middle of summer but my cigars in my jar-adors haven't seemed to be affected by temperature.Other than temp. is there a benefit to a wineador?

[AlanS]

Blake 47degrees is not hot! Lol
Let us know what you decide so we can make sure its full.

[bluenoser]

Lol. It's supposed to be low 90's here over the next little while and known to get over 100 during the summer. Thinking I'll most likely go the cooler route if temp control is the only benefit to the wineador

[Zeede]

Other than temp. is there a benefit to a wineador?

They're classier looking. The three main drawbacks, IMO, are:

1) Cost. Both up front and in electricity when it's plugged in.
2) Some have a funky smell at first, that can take some work to eliminate.
3) When they get plugged in for the hot summer, the RH often times drops due to the cooling system. Like down into the 40%-50% range. As opposed to having it plugged in all year where this is less of an issue once you get it up and running.

[Usafvet509]

bluenoser, I went the fridgedor route. Got a 1.8 cu ft mini fridge for free (it didn't freeze), and gutted the mechanicals, wood lined it, and put a humi care electronic humidifier in it. I am, however, now looking for a 4-6 cu ft mini....

[jhedrick83]

bluenoser, I went the fridgedor route. Got a 1.8 cu ft mini fridge for free (it didn't freeze), and gutted the mechanicals, wood lined it, and put a humi care electronic humidifier in it. I am, however, now looking for a 4-6 cu ft mini....

Photos!!! Photos!!! Photos!!! Photos!!!

[Usafvet509]

Bear in mind this was a learning project. Clear coat sucks on it, and I lost a band, but not bad for a first. As you can see, I'm clearly out of room, and I am currently hunting somebody's junky 4-6 cu ft fridge. This one didn't freeze, so it was FREE. All in, paint and Humi Care EH Plus (can handle 8 cu ft), this was $120.

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[jhedrick83]

Bear in mind this was a learning project. Clear coat sucks on it, and I lost a band, but not bad for a first. As you can see, I'm clearly out of room, and I am currently hunting somebody's junky 4-6 cu ft fridge. This one didn't freeze, so it was FREE. All in, paint and Humi Care EH Plus (can handle 8 cu ft), this was $120.

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Nice, Trent! Looks good and full. :stogie:

[bluenoser]

Nice looking setup. Think I'll probably go with the cooler unless I can grab a wine fridge on the cheap. Wouldn't hurt to set up both I suppose. Once I start box purchases I imagine I'll fill either pretty quick as my coolers not a huge one.

[bluenoser]

Also I see some discussion on other sites between thermoelectric and compressor style fridges. does the compressor style affect rh as much as I've read? am I right to assume most "cheap" fridges will be compressor style?

[bluenoser]

bluenoser, I went the fridgedor route. Got a 1.8 cu ft mini fridge for free (it didn't freeze), and gutted the mechanicals, wood lined it, and put a humi care electronic humidifier in it. I am, however, now looking for a 4-6 cu ft mini....

How many stick would you say this holds? I see a few 12 bottle fridges for around $100 new that are about 1.5 cu ft. just not sure what I'll be able to fit in one

[Usafvet509]

Very carefully and precariously stacked like mine? Estimate 250-300, depending on how stacked.

[bluenoser]

found a really good deal on a nice 24 bottle dual zoned thermoelectric scratch and dent online but the company doesn't show shipping to canada. I hate it when that happens. Emailed them to see if there's any chance they'll do it but not gonna hold my breath...

[Usafvet509]

Wish I could help you with that question, bluenoser. I gutted all the mechanicals from this one, and sealed the holes. Makes it light as hell

[bluenoser]

Yea I'm doubting they will, just did a couple price quotes on shipping and it's more than the cooler itself. Might be on the lookout for a little fridge like yours if I can't track down a cheap wine cooler. thanks

[bluenoser]

openboxdirect.com has some nice prices on wine fridges for any of you south of me looking for a cheap scratch and dent. With a discount code (welcome5) this 24 bottle dual zone is $113 shipped

Koldfront 24 Bottle Free Standing Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Scratch Dent - TWR247ESSSDDSSD (http://www.openboxdirect.com/Koldfront-24-Bottle-Free-Standing-Dual-Zone-Wine-Cooler-Black-and-Stainless-Steel-Scratch-Dent-TWR247ESSSDDSSD/TWR247ESSSDDSSD,default,pd.html?cgid=Beverage_and_ Bar-Scratch_and_Dent-Wine_Coolers)

[projectsunfire]

unless temperature control is a primary concern...a coolidor is amazing bang for the buck. But...a wineador is SEXY

[bluenoser]

I think I'm leaning more towards the wineador right now, depending on tracking one down cheap enough. I'm going to be purchasing some CC boxes and from my readings they're more prone to bug issues. And either way with my NC's having the piece of mind knowing that my sticks are in a safe temperature zone will be worth it for me. I think I'd loose my mind if I was to find an infestation.