Vinotemp modifications

Drez · 05-18-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 76GTFan

How can you turn your temp setting off without unplugging the unit? Don't know if I have that option. I have the 12bottle unit. If I can do that then great, but I don't see that I can leave the light on without unplugging. Do you mean only turn the vino and fans on every 3 or 4 hours?

honestly i dont have a vino i have a avanti that is not thermo electric. mine has a knob where you set the temp and one of the settings is off. the light on my vino has a little switch so you can turn it on or off.

if yours doesnt have a "off" option or a switch for your light then im sorry i couldnt be much help. i was just trying to think out side the box before you had to go getting power supplies and running a bunch of wire.

TXRebel · 05-18-2011, 04:15 PM

You need to match the fans voltage with the “output” voltage of an AC Adapter. The AC Adapter also needs an amperage rating equal to or higher than the fan. Most computer case fans have a sticker that shows the voltage and amperage.

If I remember right, Shilala did a step by step, with pics, on the old site. Try sending him a pm.

76GTFan · 05-18-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Drez

honestly i dont have a vino i have a avanti that is not thermo electric. mine has a knob where you set the temp and one of the settings is off. the light on my vino has a little switch so you can turn it on or off.

if yours doesnt have a "off" option or a switch for your light then im sorry i couldnt be much help. i was just trying to think out side the box before you had to go getting power supplies and running a bunch of wire.

My light has an electric on/off button on the front. I can't turn off the thermo without unplugging the unit. Thanks for your feedback.

bobarian · 05-18-2011, 04:51 PM

What makes you feel you need increased air circulation in such a small wine cooler? I have two 28 bottles Vinotemps and have not used any fans in the past two years. I did use Oust fans when I first set them up, but the way they ate batteries I just took them out. I have not noticed any difference in the way my cigars smoke. Remember its not the Rh of the air that matters, only the Rh inside the boxes or trays.

76GTFan · 05-19-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

What makes you feel you need increased air circulation in such a small wine cooler? I have two 28 bottles Vinotemps and have not used any fans in the past two years. I did use Oust fans when I first set them up, but the way they ate batteries I just took them out. I have not noticed any difference in the way my cigars smoke. Remember its not the Rh of the air that matters, only the Rh inside the boxes or trays.

Why? OCD? I don't know.

You may have a point. JUst looked like a good idea. And inexpensive.

05-18-2011, 04:15 PM	#2
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Vinotemp modifications You need to match the fans voltage with the “output” voltage of an AC Adapter. The AC Adapter also needs an amperage rating equal to or higher than the fan. Most computer case fans have a sticker that shows the voltage and amperage. If I remember right, Shilala did a step by step, with pics, on the old site. Try sending him a pm. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

05-18-2011, 04:51 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Vinotemp modifications What makes you feel you need increased air circulation in such a small wine cooler? I have two 28 bottles Vinotemps and have not used any fans in the past two years. I did use Oust fans when I first set them up, but the way they ate batteries I just took them out. I have not noticed any difference in the way my cigars smoke. Remember its not the Rh of the air that matters, only the Rh inside the boxes or trays.