Vinotemp 28 problems- please help!

timatraw · 06-29-2011, 09:09 AM

I have two full vinotemp 28's with chasidor drawers and heartfelt beads. I have them plugged in and in my basement which is always under 72 degrees.
The digital readout on both says 50 degrees. When I increase the temp to 66- nothing ever changes- the number is fixed on both at 50. I have unplugged them to reset but nothing happens. Anybody know what this means?
What is the problem? Does this affect the cigars in any way?
Do I even have to have the units plugged in?
Thanks for any input.
Tim

cricky101 · 06-29-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by timatraw

I have two full vinotemp 28's with chasidor drawers and heartfelt beads. I have them plugged in and in my basement which is always under 72 degrees.
The digital readout on both says 50 degrees. When I increase the temp to 66- nothing ever changes- the number is fixed on both at 50. I have unplugged them to reset but nothing happens. Anybody know what this means?
What is the problem? Does this affect the cigars in any way?
Do I even have to have the units plugged in?
Thanks for any input.
Tim

My basement stays pretty cool, so I don't have mine plugged in.

aich75013 · 06-29-2011, 09:42 AM

Have you tried putting a thermometer in there?
Maybe it's just the display. Did they both start doing this at the same time?
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thebayratt · 06-29-2011, 01:43 PM

I'd buy two hygros with tempurature readouts and unplug them. If its under 72* in the basement... I wouldn't worry about it.

76GTFan · 06-29-2011, 02:04 PM

Charge them beads! JK. But I can relate. Mine took a week or so to get regulated. Even after seasoning the drawers. Vinos aren't (IMO) as set and forget as a cooler is. I enjoy the setup more, but there is a learning curve so to speak with keeping the RH where you want it. Especially if it is plugged in.

06-29-2011, 02:35 PM

I would throw a another temp meter in there to make sure they are accurate, and if so then I would unplug them. Wine coolers are best used if the temp reaches above 75 imo. I have one that does not cool and temps reach in the 77-79 mark and the stogies seem to do fine.

06-29-2011, 09:09 AM	#1
timatraw Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Vinotemp 28 problems- please help! I have two full vinotemp 28's with chasidor drawers and heartfelt beads. I have them plugged in and in my basement which is always under 72 degrees. The digital readout on both says 50 degrees. When I increase the temp to 66- nothing ever changes- the number is fixed on both at 50. I have unplugged them to reset but nothing happens. Anybody know what this means? What is the problem? Does this affect the cigars in any way? Do I even have to have the units plugged in? Thanks for any input. Tim

06-29-2011, 09:42 AM	#3
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Vinotemp 28 problems- please help! Have you tried putting a thermometer in there? Maybe it's just the display. Did they both start doing this at the same time? Posted via Mobile Device

06-29-2011, 01:43 PM	#4
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Vinotemp 28 problems- please help! I'd buy two hygros with tempurature readouts and unplug them. If its under 72* in the basement... I wouldn't worry about it.

06-29-2011, 02:04 PM	#5
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Vinotemp 28 problems- please help! Charge them beads! JK. But I can relate. Mine took a week or so to get regulated. Even after seasoning the drawers. Vinos aren't (IMO) as set and forget as a cooler is. I enjoy the setup more, but there is a learning curve so to speak with keeping the RH where you want it. Especially if it is plugged in. __________________ That you John Wayne. Is this me?

06-29-2011, 02:35 PM	#6
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vinotemp 28 problems- please help! I would throw a another temp meter in there to make sure they are accurate, and if so then I would unplug them. Wine coolers are best used if the temp reaches above 75 imo. I have one that does not cool and temps reach in the 77-79 mark and the stogies seem to do fine.