Converting Old Wine Cooler or Dorm Fridge

[BeerAdvocate-cl]

Originally Posted by sofaman

I just saw a Vinotemp 28 Bottle thermo electric for $149.95 on Target's websight. Is this a good unit and price?

That is a good one. And a good price for a brand new one. I think a few people on here have used that model. I would go for it myself if my budget allowed it (and the wife of course)

[Rowdymon-cl]

Originally Posted by sofaman

I just saw a Vinotemp 28 Bottle thermo electric for $149.95 on Target's websight. Is this a good unit and price?

That's the one I"ve got...the only bitch I have about it are the sharp edges on the doors, so especially if ya have little ones, put some kind of bumper stop on the edges....I've got a nice scar from mine....*laugh*

But yeah...it's a good fridge, just make sure you clean it out and let the plastic smell out before stocking it...

[ezmoney5150]

I was thinking of getting a wine fridge and putting an Oasis in it.

How about some feedback.

[JPinDC]

Originally Posted by ezmoney5150

I was thinking of getting a wine fridge and putting an Oasis in it.

How about some feedback.

I've been wondering the same thing, maybe this is a noob question but what is the advantage of actually powering and running the fridge? Could it just be kept passive or with a Hydra or CO running inside?

jp

[Ecto1]

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[LouZava]

Originally Posted by ezmoney5150

I was thinking of getting a wine fridge and putting an Oasis in it.

How about some feedback.

I have that set up! I have the 28 bottle Vinotemp Thermo electric. Bought an oasis that plugs up to the wall and put it in there Booya! Never looked back! It stays 64-67 RH% as far as the temp in ther I keep it at 68-69. It works great!

[iloveclmore]

Considering it... hmmm.. maybe when I actually have some money.

[mhlatke]

Originally Posted by JPinDC

I've been wondering the same thing, maybe this is a noob question but what is the advantage of actually powering and running the fridge? Could it just be kept passive or with a Hydra or CO running inside?

jp

You can keep it passive as long as the normal temperature in your house is 'around' 70 (there are many views on the ideal temp). I live in an old house and turn the AC way down while at work and the temp can go over 80 degrees at times. The wine cooler helps to keep a more consistent temp around 68 degrees and prevent any outbreaks of those nasty beetles.