In article >, Wave Jumper
> writes:

>So...back to my original question:
>Does anyone have recommendations on good brands of wine cellars? Wine
>cellars that will hold approximately 30 to 50 or 60 bottles of wine? I'm
>looking for one that don't vibrate much (or at all) and will keep a
>reasonably steady temp. It would be a plus if it was quite too.

I don't have recs on particular brands. But for 30-60 bottles of wine, I'd just
buy the best-priced one that has a good warranty (most have 1 yr, with 5 yr on
compressor). Check warehouse clubs- most carry Avanti, Sanyo, or the like.
There's no reason you especially need a Eurocave or other specialty brand for
your usage. Refrigeration is pretty simple, it's the humidity constancy that
sets apart the better brands. And if you keep bottles on their sides, over
short-term you're not going to have corks drying out (in my inexpert and
non-technical experience) in any of these units.

With 80° F temps, even if unit compressor failed, if you keep door shut it
probably would stay cool for couple days if full. One thing I would look for is
a solid door. If you're not using as a display unit, even the best glass door
is poor insulation, and a waste of power as well as a risk.


Dale

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