Custom Wine Cellar Project
Custom Wine Cellar Project
(OP)
I am building a custom cellar. I have looked at many stock refrig systems and am not pleased with the performance specs and the lack of data logging via pc network, so therefore, I am looking for help and/or an expert.
I would like to use a split refrigeration system, ideally with two small evaporators and a fractional hp compressor.
Room is 9x12x8. My BTU calculations indicate 1136btu per hour requirement at the max (Bohn Engineering Dept estimates no more than 1600btuh).
I am looking to achieve 55 to 58f and 70%RH (10%+/-). This cellar would hold 1500 to 2500 bottles of wine. This is a prototype build for a potential custom-build business venture.
Can someone help with the design and specification of the equipment? I have received estimates from 1/5 hp to 1/2hp.
Thanks,
HB
I would like to use a split refrigeration system, ideally with two small evaporators and a fractional hp compressor.
Room is 9x12x8. My BTU calculations indicate 1136btu per hour requirement at the max (Bohn Engineering Dept estimates no more than 1600btuh).
I am looking to achieve 55 to 58f and 70%RH (10%+/-). This cellar would hold 1500 to 2500 bottles of wine. This is a prototype build for a potential custom-build business venture.
Can someone help with the design and specification of the equipment? I have received estimates from 1/5 hp to 1/2hp.
Thanks,
HB





RE: Custom Wine Cellar Project
RE: Custom Wine Cellar Project
Temperature stability is much more important than ABSOLUTE temperature. It can be hot or cold (relatively speaking) as long as it doesn't chnage too quickly.
Biggest question re heat load is "how often does the door get opened and how much heat gets in then?"