Comments on: EuroCave Wine Cellars: The Difference Between Comfort and Performance http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:31:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: winestorage http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3286 winestorage Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:57:13 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3286 Yeah...this is why most connoisseurs are quite gung-ho about maintaining optimum standards of wine storage in their cellars. Yeah…this is why most connoisseurs are quite gung-ho about maintaining optimum standards of wine storage in their cellars.

]]> By: Ben http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3229 Ben Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:06:51 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3229 Forget this post. I think we're good. The fridge seems to need about a week of steadiness to really build up humidity and the only other thing I did was set it to about 56f degrees. Holding solid at 67% now Forget this post. I think we’re good. The fridge seems to need about a week of steadiness to really build up humidity and the only other thing I did was set it to about 56f degrees. Holding solid at 67% now

]]> By: Ben http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3227 Ben Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:07:59 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3227 I just received my EuroCave Performance 283. Love it. But one thing... I cannot for some reason get the humidity above 60%. Had it for about 3-4 days. I soaked the humidity cartridge in cool water for about 2 mins and even added about 4oz of water. What else should I do? Does the cartridge do more than just sit there or does it need to be hooked in somewhere? Same for water, which is just a puddle now underneath that cartridge. Good news is it holds pretty steady at 56% and goes up to 60% occasionally but then comes back down. I have about 3 inches between in and the wall. Do I need it off the ground more using the feet adjusters? Or does it just take a few weeks to regulate higher? Also we're just adding to this one so there's not many bottles in there yet if that matters. Thanks! I just received my EuroCave Performance 283. Love it. But one thing… I cannot for some reason get the humidity above 60%. Had it for about 3-4 days.

I soaked the humidity cartridge in cool water for about 2 mins and even added about 4oz of water. What else should I do? Does the cartridge do more than just sit there or does it need to be hooked in somewhere? Same for water, which is just a puddle now underneath that cartridge.

Good news is it holds pretty steady at 56% and goes up to 60% occasionally but then comes back down. I have about 3 inches between in and the wall. Do I need it off the ground more using the feet adjusters? Or does it just take a few weeks to regulate higher?

Also we’re just adding to this one so there’s not many bottles in there yet if that matters. Thanks!

]]> By: Marshall T http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3145 Marshall T Wed, 18 May 2011 19:45:00 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3145 The EuroCave units can handle the warmest ambient surrounding temperatures of any unit on the market, specifically the Performance line. So as long as the ambient temperature stays below 95 degrees or so, then yes the EuroCave can be placed there. Of course you would still want to give any unit a few inches of clearance for ventilation if it is going to be placed in a warmer area. The EuroCave units can handle the warmest ambient surrounding temperatures of any unit on the market, specifically the Performance line. So as long as the ambient temperature stays below 95 degrees or so, then yes the EuroCave can be placed there. Of course you would still want to give any unit a few inches of clearance for ventilation if it is going to be placed in a warmer area.

]]> By: LF http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3144 LF Wed, 18 May 2011 01:43:44 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3144 Can the EuroCave Wine Cellar be installed directly adjacent to heating ducts located above the unit? We have limited options in terms of placement and we'd like an installed look. Placing a cooling unit next to a heating duct is obviously less than ideal, but is it a total non-starter? Can we insulate the wall between the EuroCave unit the duct to minimize the adverse impact? Can the EuroCave Wine Cellar be installed directly adjacent to heating ducts located above the unit? We have limited options in terms of placement and we’d like an installed look. Placing a cooling unit next to a heating duct is obviously less than ideal, but is it a total non-starter? Can we insulate the wall between the EuroCave unit the duct to minimize the adverse impact?

]]> By: Marshall T http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3096 Marshall T Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:54:59 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3096 All excellent questions Jan. You are absolutely correct about the shelving. Some of the images are shown with additional shelving to display how they would appear if you added shelves to your unit. The Performance 183 can hold 10 shelves total if you choose to add them, but it may only hold 9 if every bottle is not the standard bordeaux size. The Eurocave units are all extrememly efficient, the smaller ones being minimally more efficient than the larger ones. The same goes for the glass door/solid door comparison. Because the solid door units can handle slightly higher ambient temps, they may be a bit more efficient. But unless the unit is in an extremely warm climate it would be a non issue. Feel free to contact any of our Wine Storage Consultants directly with any further questions at 800-377-3330 and thank you for your feedback and comments! All excellent questions Jan. You are absolutely correct about the shelving. Some of the images are shown with additional shelving to display how they would appear if you added shelves to your unit. The Performance 183 can hold 10 shelves total if you choose to add them, but it may only hold 9 if every bottle is not the standard bordeaux size. The Eurocave units are all extrememly efficient, the smaller ones being minimally more efficient than the larger ones. The same goes for the glass door/solid door comparison. Because the solid door units can handle slightly higher ambient temps, they may be a bit more efficient. But unless the unit is in an extremely warm climate it would be a non issue. Feel free to contact any of our Wine Storage Consultants directly with any further questions at 800-377-3330 and thank you for your feedback and comments!

]]> By: Jan Christenson http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3095 Jan Christenson Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:08:57 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3095 I'm close to purchasing a Eurocave Performance 1 temp 183. Three questions 1) 4 rolling shelves aren't enough. Your picture of the 183 depicts 10 rolling shelves? What gives? Can the units be ordered with more? 2)Which Eurocave unit is the most energy efficient? Which unit of any brand is the most energy efficient? There is little mention of energy consumption, but there should be considering the they are operating 24/7. 3) Is the glass door model just as energy efficient as the solid door version? Thanks, Jan I’m close to purchasing a Eurocave Performance 1 temp 183. Three questions
1) 4 rolling shelves aren’t enough. Your picture of the 183 depicts 10 rolling shelves? What gives? Can the units be ordered with more?
2)Which Eurocave unit is the most energy efficient? Which unit of any brand is the most energy efficient? There is little mention of energy consumption, but there should be considering the they are operating 24/7.
3) Is the glass door model just as energy efficient as the solid door version?
Thanks,
Jan

]]> By: Marshall T http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3055 Marshall T Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:34:58 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3055 I am sorry that you are having these unfortunate and, quite honestly, rare issues with your EuroCave John. If the unit was located within the US, we would be more than happy to send out one of our EuroCave Technicians to assess the situation. In the meantime, if you would like to contact our Technical Service Department directly at 800-648-6058 we can take your information and contact EuroCave regarding your issue to see if something can be done. I am sorry that you are having these unfortunate and, quite honestly, rare issues with your EuroCave John. If the unit was located within the US, we would be more than happy to send out one of our EuroCave Technicians to assess the situation. In the meantime, if you would like to contact our Technical Service Department directly at 800-648-6058 we can take your information and contact EuroCave regarding your issue to see if something can be done.

]]> By: John Matchett http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3054 John Matchett Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:10:48 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3054 I'm very disappointed with my Eurocave. After six years it has developed a refrigerant leak within the cabinet walls. The cabinet is in otherwise pristine condition having never been moved after delivery by Eurocave. Eurocave have informed me that it can not be repaired. Bottom line is that I have a 2,400 euro cabinet that has only lasted six years and which must now be scrapped. To add to the injury, my Eurocave is located at my holiday home in France in the middle of the southern Cote du Rhone wine area! Buyer beware! I’m very disappointed with my Eurocave. After six years it has developed a refrigerant leak within the cabinet walls. The cabinet is in otherwise pristine condition having never been moved after delivery by Eurocave. Eurocave have informed me that it can not be repaired. Bottom line is that I have a 2,400 euro cabinet that has only lasted six years and which must now be scrapped. To add to the injury, my Eurocave is located at my holiday home in France in the middle of the southern Cote du Rhone wine area!

Buyer beware!

]]> By: Marshall T http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-3033 Marshall T Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:48:41 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/29/eurocave-wine-cellars-the-difference-between-comfort-and-performance/#comment-3033 Hi Dan, Yes, that is perfectly normal and let me explain why. Most wine refrigerators on the market have a temperature gradient from top to bottom of about 8-10 degrees. Because of the advanced refrigeration technology and heavily insulated aluminum walls in the Eurocave Wine Cellars the temperature gradient is about 3-5 degrees. The sensors in the EuroCave are highly sensitive, so it will read the exact changes in temperature where as most units just have a single sensor. So even though the temperature read out may not show as much fluctuation on other units, the temperature inside the cabinets is varying much more than the few degrees that a EuroCave will. I hope that makes sense and if you have any other questions feel free to contact any of our EuroCave specialists at 800-377-3330. Hi Dan,

Yes, that is perfectly normal and let me explain why. Most wine refrigerators on the market have a temperature gradient from top to bottom of about 8-10 degrees. Because of the advanced refrigeration technology and heavily insulated aluminum walls in the Eurocave Wine Cellars the temperature gradient is about 3-5 degrees. The sensors in the EuroCave are highly sensitive, so it will read the exact changes in temperature where as most units just have a single sensor. So even though the temperature read out may not show as much fluctuation on other units, the temperature inside the cabinets is varying much more than the few degrees that a EuroCave will. I hope that makes sense and if you have any other questions feel free to contact any of our EuroCave specialists at 800-377-3330.

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