Thermoelectric Humidor Cooling - and Vinotemp guts

gettysburgfreak · 11-22-2008, 10:09 AM

thats awesome, nice set up

11-22-2008, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the comments.

Only thing I forgot is that I need to add a condensation catcher for when I get this one running. Plan is to use a plastic catcher - I have several ideas but not sure what to go with til I turn it on for an extended period of time to see where the condensation 'blows.' Ultimately though, I plan to run it thru a silicone tube and funnel back into my moist-n-aire.

ETA: Did not add insulation (that is why the vino TEC was too small). This one blows air 20 degrees colder than my target of 68 so it can get the temp right. Only problem is, no insulation means it would need to run longer... and the fans on here are LOUD. They were for an industrial application.

I plan to experiment with quieter (less CFM) fans, and see how much higher the 'hot' exhaust temp gets.

bobarian · 11-22-2008, 11:21 AM

Very nice setup and pics. How much bigger is the cabinet than a standard Vino. It looks like 2 units would take care of the cooling with the standard fans. Did you go to bigger or smaller fans?

Has anyone priced or sourced Peltier units?

11-22-2008, 01:51 PM

the cabinet is as large as 4 VT28 units, and has no insulation. The vino is thoroughly insulated, so that also helps.

BORIStheBLADE · 11-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Nice clean work, and looks good. Whats the temp in the house when its warm?

11-22-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
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11-22-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
parafumar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thermoelectric Humidor Cooling - and Vinotemp Thanks for the comments. Only thing I forgot is that I need to add a condensation catcher for when I get this one running. Plan is to use a plastic catcher - I have several ideas but not sure what to go with til I turn it on for an extended period of time to see where the condensation 'blows.' Ultimately though, I plan to run it thru a silicone tube and funnel back into my moist-n-aire. ETA: Did not add insulation (that is why the vino TEC was too small). This one blows air 20 degrees colder than my target of 68 so it can get the temp right. Only problem is, no insulation means it would need to run longer... and the fans on here are LOUD. They were for an industrial application. I plan to experiment with quieter (less CFM) fans, and see how much higher the 'hot' exhaust temp gets.

11-22-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Thermoelectric Humidor Cooling - and Vinotemp Very nice setup and pics. How much bigger is the cabinet than a standard Vino. It looks like 2 units would take care of the cooling with the standard fans. Did you go to bigger or smaller fans? Has anyone priced or sourced Peltier units?

11-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#4
parafumar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thermoelectric Humidor Cooling - and Vinotemp the cabinet is as large as 4 VT28 units, and has no insulation. The vino is thoroughly insulated, so that also helps.

11-22-2008, 04:47 PM	#5
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Thermoelectric Humidor Cooling - and Vinotemp Nice clean work, and looks good. Whats the temp in the house when its warm? __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617