For those looking for a wine cooler...

CRIMPS · 11-15-2010, 08:58 AM

I was at Home Depot this weekend. They have 52-bottle wine coolers for sale for $199 if anyone is interested. Seemed like a pretty good deal and thought I would share.

neoflex · 11-15-2010, 09:05 AM

Do you know what brand?

Lumpold · 11-15-2010, 09:27 AM

Looks like it would be a Vissani...
http://www.homedepot.com/Appliances-...atalogId=10053

CigarNut · 11-15-2010, 09:29 AM

It looks like it might be this one: Vissani 52-Bottle Wine Cooler in Black

Superbad · 11-15-2010, 09:40 AM

It looks to be a compressor unit, not thermoelectric. The compressor will kill your Rh.

CRIMPS · 11-15-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

It looks to be a compressor unit, not thermoelectric. The compressor will kill your Rh.

Ahh, I didn't look at it closely enough. Good call.

XTRazzer · 11-15-2010, 10:16 AM

Compressor-driven wine coolers are capable of being good humidors. Yes these require more in initial setup and RH beads (or equivalent) than thermoelectric units, but the trade-off is the compressor-driven units are often more durable.

CigarNut · 11-15-2010, 10:38 AM

Both compressor and thermoelectric units work very well. There are tradeoffs with both so you really need to match the unit with your requirements and wants.

dwoodward · 11-15-2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Girlfriend and I will probably head there tomorrow to check them out.

RRocket · 11-15-2010, 04:44 PM

As long as your house is air conditioned, you could use a compressor model...you'd never have to turn it on.

I seldom turn my Vino on....

G G · 11-15-2010, 04:47 PM

There was a post (maybe on CS) that has Shilala explaining what you need to do in order to make a compressor unit work as a humidor. He says they are just as good as a thermo-electric and if he says it I believe it.

acarr · 11-15-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

There was a post (maybe on CS) that has Shilala explaining what you need to do in order to make a compressor unit work as a humidor. He says they are just as good as a thermo-electric and if he says it I believe it.

Maybe Scott can chime in. I would be interested to know what to do.

11-16-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by acarr

Maybe Scott can chime in. I would be interested to know what to do.

Indeed. I always thought compressor types just wouldn't work as well. If I could be convinced this would be OK, I may jump on it.

Cheers,
G

76GTFan · 11-17-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Both compressor and thermoelectric units work very well. There are tradeoffs with both so you really need to match the unit with your requirements and wants.

Can you elaborate on the tradeoffs? I am having high RH issues with a thermoelectric. Maybe compressor could fix my problem? I am in GA and cannot drop my RH below 70 with a thermo. In a cooler my beads are fine. In my 12 bottle Vino they keep spiking. Please help!!

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Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: For those looking for a wine cooler... It looks to be a compressor unit, not thermoelectric. The compressor will kill your Rh.

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XTRazzer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 131 Trading: (1)	Re: For those looking for a wine cooler... Compressor-driven wine coolers are capable of being good humidors. Yes these require more in initial setup and RH beads (or equivalent) than thermoelectric units, but the trade-off is the compressor-driven units are often more durable.

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: For those looking for a wine cooler... Both compressor and thermoelectric units work very well. There are tradeoffs with both so you really need to match the unit with your requirements and wants. __________________ 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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dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: For those looking for a wine cooler... Thanks for the heads up. Girlfriend and I will probably head there tomorrow to check them out.

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RRocket Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 153 Trading: (10)	Re: For those looking for a wine cooler... As long as your house is air conditioned, you could use a compressor model...you'd never have to turn it on. I seldom turn my Vino on....

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,735 Trading: (10)	Re: For those looking for a wine cooler... There was a post (maybe on CS) that has Shilala explaining what you need to do in order to make a compressor unit work as a humidor. He says they are just as good as a thermo-electric and if he says it I believe it.