Step 1. Select the cooling capacity |
A. Use guidance |
You may select a cooling system using the cubic feet or bottle capacity of the wine cabinets or rooms. The following table gives the guidance based on 55°F air temperature and 80°F environmental temperature with R11 insulation and no glass. |
Capacity |
Cooling Unit |
Up to 150 cu ft or 800 bottles |
1500 BTU/h |
Up to 250 cu ft or 1200 bottles |
2500 BTU/h |
Up to 650 cu ft or 3000 bottles |
3500 BTU/h |
Up to 1000 cu ft or 4500 bottles |
4500 BTU/h |
Up to 1500 cu ft or 6500 bottles |
6500 BTU/h |
Up to 2000 cu ft or 8500 bottles |
8500 BTU/h |
B. Use load calculation |
If you need a precise selection, you may use the heat load calculation to determine the proper cooling unit. Both oversize and undersize will affect adversely your wine storage. |
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C. Let us figure it out |
You also can send us the cellar dimensions. wall thickness, insulation R value and environmental temperatures, and let us figure it out for you. Contact us now |
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