Wineador Planning...What 'ya think?...

shilala · 01-10-2012, 05:14 PM

Jared, looking at the fridge you have in the dry bar now and the new one you're planning on using, you're going to want to look closely at the book that comes along with the new unit.
Your old fridge likely has the condenser coils built right into the side wall of the unit. It needs airflow to dissapate heat. The loose fit in the dry bar allows just enough circulation for it to operate reasonably without running itself to death.
The new one apparently has a fan forced condenser on the back of the unit, I can tell by the fins cut out on the top back left of the unit.
If you jam that thing in that dry bar you're liable to have a bunch of trouble, even if it goes unnoticed. The unit will cycle constantly and basically run itself to death if it can't breathe. You can counter that by cutting a grill into the side of your dry bar near where your new unit vents it's heat.
These little wine fridges are not designed to be built into cabinets. If you want one that's designed to be built-in, the condenser is located under the unit and the fan expels the compressor/condenser heat from a grill at the bottom front of the unit just like most kitchen refrigerators do. They cost a good deal more, as well.

jluck · 01-10-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Jared, looking at the fridge you have in the dry bar now and the new one you're planning on using, you're going to want to look closely at the book that comes along with the new unit.
Your old fridge likely has the condenser coils built right into the side wall of the unit. It needs airflow to dissipate heat. The loose fit in the dry bar allows just enough circulation for it to operate reasonably without running itself to death.
The new one apparently has a fan forced condenser on the back of the unit, I can tell by the fins cut out on the top back left of the unit.
If you jam that thing in that dry bar you're liable to have a bunch of trouble, even if it goes unnoticed. The unit will cycle constantly and basically run itself to death if it can't breathe. You can counter that by cutting a grill into the side of your dry bar near where your new unit vents it's heat.
These little wine fridges are not designed to be built into cabinets. If you want one that's designed to be built-in, the condenser is located under the unit and the fan expels the compressor/condenser heat from a grill at the bottom front of the unit just like most kitchen refrigerators do. They cost a good deal more, as well.

Thanks for that info. The brown strip on the left side of my vissani is a soffit vent to assist in cooling but as you said it may not be enough to keep the new unit from self destructing. I will put in a auxiliary fan to pull cool air into the cabinet near the coolers rear. thanks.

jluck · 01-11-2012, 08:54 PM

I got a email back from the manufacturer on internal dimensions. It looks as if the elcheapo trays will fit right in. The factory racks are removable too. That could accommodate larger boxes and such. I put my vissani for sale today, if it sells I will be going for it!

Also...How about infused in one side and traditional in the other?

shilala · 01-12-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jluck

Thanks for that info. The brown strip on the left side of my vissani is a soffit vent to assist in cooling but as you said it may not be enough to keep the new unit from self destructing. I will put in a auxiliary fan to pull cool air into the cabinet near the coolers rear. thanks.

Atta Boy.

I can't wait to see the finished product.

pektel · 01-12-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

They cost a good deal more, as well.

You aren't kidding. I have a ULine elsewhere so it could be integrated into cabinetry. A little over a grand for it (retail), IIRC.

jluck · 01-17-2012, 12:35 PM

Another option. A bit of trimming and I could fit this hog. Less money too boot!
Not as aesthetically appealing to me but I'd get over it knowing I got more gar's in it!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11608632

CigarNut · 01-17-2012, 01:32 PM

The product details state that this unit is not to be built-in or otherwise enclosed... That might put a damper on things for you...

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Originally Posted by jluck

Another option. A bit of trimming and I could fit this hog. Less money too boot!
Not as aesthetically appealing to me but I'd get over it knowing I got more gar's in it!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11608632

jluck · 01-17-2012, 01:36 PM

Yea I thought about that and have been researching 120v cabinet fans. there made to keep electrical equipment and the like cool.

might even do a dual fan set with temp control.

jluck · 01-17-2012, 01:37 PM

If that fan pic is too small to see I might be able to post something larger....

geez....dunno what happened there.

M3maverick · 09-16-2013, 10:52 PM

Hey there Jluck! I was just wondering if you ever finished that wineador? I actually have the same cooler you were thinking of going with.

01-10-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Wineador Planning...What 'ya think?... Jared, looking at the fridge you have in the dry bar now and the new one you're planning on using, you're going to want to look closely at the book that comes along with the new unit. Your old fridge likely has the condenser coils built right into the side wall of the unit. It needs airflow to dissapate heat. The loose fit in the dry bar allows just enough circulation for it to operate reasonably without running itself to death. The new one apparently has a fan forced condenser on the back of the unit, I can tell by the fins cut out on the top back left of the unit. If you jam that thing in that dry bar you're liable to have a bunch of trouble, even if it goes unnoticed. The unit will cycle constantly and basically run itself to death if it can't breathe. You can counter that by cutting a grill into the side of your dry bar near where your new unit vents it's heat. These little wine fridges are not designed to be built into cabinets. If you want one that's designed to be built-in, the condenser is located under the unit and the fan expels the compressor/condenser heat from a grill at the bottom front of the unit just like most kitchen refrigerators do. They cost a good deal more, as well. __________________

01-11-2012, 08:54 PM	#3
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Wineador Planning...What 'ya think?... I got a email back from the manufacturer on internal dimensions. It looks as if the elcheapo trays will fit right in. The factory racks are removable too. That could accommodate larger boxes and such. I put my vissani for sale today, if it sells I will be going for it! Also...How about infused in one side and traditional in the other?

01-17-2012, 12:35 PM	#6
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Wineador Planning...What 'ya think?... Another option. A bit of trimming and I could fit this hog. Less money too boot! Not as aesthetically appealing to me but I'd get over it knowing I got more gar's in it! http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11608632

01-17-2012, 01:36 PM	#8
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Wineador Planning...What 'ya think?... Yea I thought about that and have been researching 120v cabinet fans. there made to keep electrical equipment and the like cool. might even do a dual fan set with temp control.

01-17-2012, 01:37 PM	#9
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Wineador Planning...What 'ya think?... If that fan pic is too small to see I might be able to post something larger.... geez....dunno what happened there.

09-16-2013, 10:52 PM	#10
M3maverick Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1 Trading: (0)	Re: Wineador Planning...What 'ya think?... Hey there Jluck! I was just wondering if you ever finished that wineador? I actually have the same cooler you were thinking of going with.