Wine-a-dor question about heat

RWhisenand · 04-11-2013, 11:10 PM

So, my wife and I are talking, and she mentioned that she was interested in buying me a wine-a-dor for some upcoming event, Father's Day etc. she also mentioned that since I smoke mostly in or around the garage, the garage would be a good place to put the wine-a-dor. Here's my question, my garage is insulated and has a heater, but we don't run it all winter due to energy costs, so, will a wine-a-dor be able to keep a good temperature even when down to single digits? I figure that the unit will give off some heat, but not sure if that will be enough.

Thanks guys,

AdamJoshua · 04-11-2013, 11:57 PM

First I would ask why it would be in the garage, Winadors actually look pretty nice, plus why would you want to store your smokes out in the garage? I don't "think" the winador would keep things actually that warm in single digit temps, it's walls etc., are pretty thin, they are going to get ice cold and it's going to radiate through and turn it into a nice ice chest.

That being said, the heat in Nevada might be a bit much for it to keep your sticks at a decent temp, it would most likely be running constantly and the thermoelectric cooling might not last long running 24/7. I'm by no means an expert, but my thought is just find a nice place for it inside and cut down on all of these worries and risking your cigars.

dwoodward · 04-12-2013, 12:40 AM

I wouldn't keep my sticks anywhere near a garage. Just imagine all the smells and fumes in the air from chemicals, gas, ect... That's all going to mingle and infuse into your cigars.

Not a pretty thought.

CigarNut · 04-12-2013, 09:17 AM

Most wine coolers on the market today are designed to keep wine cool by using a cooling unit (Compressor or Thermoelectric). They are insulated but I don't think that any of them would be able to keep your cigars at a reasonable temperature while the outside ambient temperature is below freezing.

lilninjabuddy · 04-12-2013, 10:18 AM

Yeah, you're going to want to keep that inside. It's basically a cooler with a fan, there's nothing to prevent the temperature from dropping to the ambient external temp over time.

RWhisenand · 04-12-2013, 10:39 AM

Thanks guys, I didn't think about the possibility of carb cleaner infused cigars!

Thanks, it's more due to having a small house, but two large garages more than appearance.

We'll look around and see where we can put one in the house.

Thanks again!

pnoon · 04-12-2013, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWhisenand

Thanks guys, I didn't think about the possibility of carb cleaner infused cigars!

That is the least of your worries and not likely to happen.

04-11-2013, 11:10 PM	#1
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Wine-a-dor question about heat So, my wife and I are talking, and she mentioned that she was interested in buying me a wine-a-dor for some upcoming event, Father's Day etc. she also mentioned that since I smoke mostly in or around the garage, the garage would be a good place to put the wine-a-dor. Here's my question, my garage is insulated and has a heater, but we don't run it all winter due to energy costs, so, will a wine-a-dor be able to keep a good temperature even when down to single digits? I figure that the unit will give off some heat, but not sure if that will be enough. Thanks guys, __________________ No function well beer without.

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Wine-a-dor question about heat First I would ask why it would be in the garage, Winadors actually look pretty nice, plus why would you want to store your smokes out in the garage? I don't "think" the winador would keep things actually that warm in single digit temps, it's walls etc., are pretty thin, they are going to get ice cold and it's going to radiate through and turn it into a nice ice chest. That being said, the heat in Nevada might be a bit much for it to keep your sticks at a decent temp, it would most likely be running constantly and the thermoelectric cooling might not last long running 24/7. I'm by no means an expert, but my thought is just find a nice place for it inside and cut down on all of these worries and risking your cigars.

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dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Wine-a-dor question about heat I wouldn't keep my sticks anywhere near a garage. Just imagine all the smells and fumes in the air from chemicals, gas, ect... That's all going to mingle and infuse into your cigars. Not a pretty thought.

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Wine-a-dor question about heat Most wine coolers on the market today are designed to keep wine cool by using a cooling unit (Compressor or Thermoelectric). They are insulated but I don't think that any of them would be able to keep your cigars at a reasonable temperature while the outside ambient temperature is below freezing. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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lilninjabuddy Cigar Ninja Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Derek Location: WA Posts: 150 Trading: (2)	Re: Wine-a-dor question about heat Yeah, you're going to want to keep that inside. It's basically a cooler with a fan, there's nothing to prevent the temperature from dropping to the ambient external temp over time. __________________ When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have praised His name! -Spurgeon

04-12-2013, 10:39 AM	#6
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Wine-a-dor question about heat Thanks guys, I didn't think about the possibility of carb cleaner infused cigars! Thanks, it's more due to having a small house, but two large garages more than appearance. We'll look around and see where we can put one in the house. Thanks again! __________________ No function well beer without.