Broken EdgeStar cooler

Lockspur · 03-27-2013, 10:35 PM

All this talk of wineadors got me looking in to doing my own.

I found one on Craigslist for $100, but it's broken. It's a BWC120SSLT - EdgeStar 103 Can and 5 Bottle Ultra Low Temperature Beverage Cooler - Stainless Steel.

Here's his statement: "I purchased a Beverage cooler 13 months ago and I believe it has a short in it. From what I can tell, it needs a new relay/overload and costs at $30 from the manufaturere (Edgestar) but It may need a new compressor. I am not mechanical at all and just figured I should sell it and get a brand new one instead. Sometimes it turns on, and sometimes it doesnt, it makes a clicking sound every few minutes from the back of the machine (Maybe you will know what this means?)"

Sound like a decent deal? I know I'll never use the "cooler" part of it, and am looking for a fancy glass-doored Igloo. He says it looks brand new.

CigarNut · 03-27-2013, 10:43 PM

If the room where you will keep the wine cooler maintains a reasonable temperature then you should not need to run the compressor. Many people use wine coolers as humidors and never plug them in.

Having said that, $100 seems a little high for a broken one. Just my

big_jaygee · 03-28-2013, 04:28 AM

for another $100 you can get a working one that IS BRAND NEW. i had to go the wineador route because my room and humidor would get too hot in the summer so i needed something to keep it cool.

this is the one i have and if you keep a look out you can get it for $199 on sale but the company is Austin so you will have to pay sales tax and it comes with free shipping.

http://www.compactappliance.com/Kold..._Refrigerators

Subvet642 · 03-28-2013, 05:46 AM

If it's the kind of cooler that uses a compressor, it may not be suitable as a humidor because it may not be airtight.

CigarNut · 03-28-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

If it's the kind of cooler that uses a compressor, it may not be suitable as a humidor because it may not be airtight.

I do not think that this is a true statement. The actual storage box in a wine cooler is the same construction whether the unit uses a compressor or thermo-electric unit for cooling.

To ensure that the cooler is airtight (in either case) you just need to seal up the drain plug with some putty or duct tape.

Lockspur · 03-28-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by big_jaygee

...some knowledge...

I'm debating going the wineador route for all of my loose cigars. I buy a lot of samplers and 5-10 packs. The desktop will be for my "premium smokes"

, the big Igloo™ is for boxes, small Igloo™ for overflow from big. Small desktop for 60% beads. Plus I need a side table in the living room, and I can't afford an Aristocrat. It was either that, or extend and enclose my patio. Guess which won?

(sigh) I dunno. I still have that large desktop coming at the beginning of May. I'll wait for it to show up before I pull the trigger on anything.

Thanks for the link tho. That looks like a winner. And 219 is still a good price.

big_jaygee · 03-28-2013, 08:53 AM

I bought mine when it went down to $199 so keep checking it every couple of days and the price will drop.

CigarNut · 03-28-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur

I'm debating going the wineador route for all of my loose cigars. I buy a lot of samplers and 5-10 packs. The desktop will be for my "premium smokes"

, the big Igloo™ is for boxes, small Igloo™ for overflow from big. Small desktop for 60% beads. Plus I need a side table in the living room, and I can't afford an Aristocrat. It was either that, or extend and enclose my patio. Guess which won?

(sigh) I dunno. I still have that large desktop coming at the beginning of May. I'll wait for it to show up before I pull the trigger on anything.

Thanks for the link tho. That looks like a winner. And 219 is still a good price.

Scotty, you definintely need a Wine Cooler. You absolutely do not have enough storage for your cigars!

Lockspur · 03-28-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Scotty, you definintely need a Wine Cooler. You absolutely do not have enough storage for your cigars!

Said the dealer to his drug addict.

T.G · 03-28-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Scotty, you definintely need a Wine Cooler. You absolutely do not have enough storage for your cigars!

Just remember though, it'll only be for storing second rate tobacco.

Lockspur · 03-28-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Just remember though, it'll only be for storing second rate tobacco.

AND third rate.

03-27-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,391 Trading: (31)	Broken EdgeStar cooler All this talk of wineadors got me looking in to doing my own. I found one on Craigslist for $100, but it's broken. It's a BWC120SSLT - EdgeStar 103 Can and 5 Bottle Ultra Low Temperature Beverage Cooler - Stainless Steel. Here's his statement: "I purchased a Beverage cooler 13 months ago and I believe it has a short in it. From what I can tell, it needs a new relay/overload and costs at $30 from the manufaturere (Edgestar) but It may need a new compressor. I am not mechanical at all and just figured I should sell it and get a brand new one instead. Sometimes it turns on, and sometimes it doesnt, it makes a clicking sound every few minutes from the back of the machine (Maybe you will know what this means?)" Sound like a decent deal? I know I'll never use the "cooler" part of it, and am looking for a fancy glass-doored Igloo. He says it looks brand new.

03-27-2013, 10:43 PM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Broken EdgeStar cooler If the room where you will keep the wine cooler maintains a reasonable temperature then you should not need to run the compressor. Many people use wine coolers as humidors and never plug them in. Having said that, $100 seems a little high for a broken one. Just my __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-28-2013, 04:28 AM	#3
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Broken EdgeStar cooler for another $100 you can get a working one that IS BRAND NEW. i had to go the wineador route because my room and humidor would get too hot in the summer so i needed something to keep it cool. this is the one i have and if you keep a look out you can get it for $199 on sale but the company is Austin so you will have to pay sales tax and it comes with free shipping. http://www.compactappliance.com/Kold..._Refrigerators

03-28-2013, 05:46 AM	#4
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Broken EdgeStar cooler If it's the kind of cooler that uses a compressor, it may not be suitable as a humidor because it may not be airtight. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

03-28-2013, 08:53 AM	#7
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Broken EdgeStar cooler I bought mine when it went down to $199 so keep checking it every couple of days and the price will drop.