A more aesthetic alternative to stand up freezer/temp controller?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by David9, Dec 2, 2015.

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  1. David9

    David9 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2015 California

    I moved to San Diego about 6 weeks ago and no longer have an underground area to cellar my bear. I do however have a good chunk of room in my office (spare bedroom). I am looking for a high capacity cellar for this and am close to grabbing a stand up freezer and temp controller. Only issue is that is a bit of an eye sore in a clean, well kept office. Is there any freezer or some other option out there (I understand this will cost more, which I am totally fine with) that would look better than your standard white standup? The only other thing I can see is the dark tinted glass wine fridges but nothing that will allow a full vertical storage. Again, I dont mind spending a decent chunk of change for something that will look better in an office setting (mostly black/dark furniture).
     
  2. atpca

    atpca Pooh-Bah (1,652) Jun 10, 2013 California
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    How many bottles are you looking for? That'll help inform your options.
     
  3. David9

    David9 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2015 California

    Probably 80-100 min
     
  4. RHMaximus

    RHMaximus Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Texas

  5. David9

    David9 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2015 California

    Thanks, that does look substantially better than some of the home rigs I have seen!

    Does it really matter if its a freezer or freezerless fridge?
     
  6. RHMaximus

    RHMaximus Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Texas

  7. David9

    David9 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2015 California

    In terms of installing the controller - I've seen some say drill a hole in the back, run it through and caulk it. Others say just put it through the front and your fine.

    I assume the controller lets the machine shut itself off so it can get past the highest temp (my fridge doesnt go above 42 degrees and I'd want mine near 50 ish.
     
  8. RHMaximus

    RHMaximus Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Texas

    I've been putting it in through the front with no issue -- just waiting for a while before drilling holes in case there are any mechanical/warranty issues.

    That's right -- it controls by just shutting off the power to the fridge/freezer.
     
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  9. David9

    David9 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2015 California

    Awesome, thanks for your help! Cheers
     
  10. RHMaximus

    RHMaximus Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Texas

    Glad to help, good luck!
     
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