vinotemp help plz!!!!

06-03-2010, 01:54 PM

Depending how full the Vinotemp is, you might be able to get away with just putting ice in the bottom and opening the drain (if it isn't already). Just the ice being in there should drop the temps at least 5 degrees. Gotta keep replacing the Ice and keep an eye on the humidity (extra evaporating water), but it's a temp solution til you can get the cooler replaced.

kydsid · 06-03-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Jester

Depending how full the Vinotemp is, you might be able to get away with just putting ice in the bottom and opening the drain (if it isn't already). Just the ice being in there should drop the temps at least 5 degrees. Gotta keep replacing the Ice and keep an eye on the humidity (extra evaporating water), but it's a temp solution til you can get the cooler replaced.

Now that is a MacGyver moment right there.

And dry ice would be even better if not for the CO2 gas. hmm

cigarmonkel · 06-03-2010, 02:07 PM

hmmm dry ice... with some flashing lights on the bottom of my vinotemp..

this is sounding better and better the more i think about it! i finally gave up and threw them in the fridge. next step, freezer

edit: running upstairs to throw on a 2nd freezer bag!

smokin5 · 06-03-2010, 02:14 PM

Instead of using regular ice, get some of the reusable/refreezable BlueIce packs. I use these every summer in my garage humidor (freezer portion of an old unplugged standard upright fridge/freezer). I have 4 of them, & I use 2 at a time. When the 1st pair is no longer cold, I replace with the frozen ones & put the warmer ones back in the 'real' freezer. Have I mentioned I live in AZ? Never had a beetle problem, keeps my stash below 75 degrees all summer long.

Helpful tips - Keep the packs in the upper portion (cooler air is heavier so flows downward). And put a dish towel under the packs so excess moisture doesn't mess up your sticks.

Of course, your other option is to start smokin double-time!

06-03-2010, 01:54 PM	#1
Dark Jester Guest Posts: n/a	Re: vinotemp help plz!!!! Depending how full the Vinotemp is, you might be able to get away with just putting ice in the bottom and opening the drain (if it isn't already). Just the ice being in there should drop the temps at least 5 degrees. Gotta keep replacing the Ice and keep an eye on the humidity (extra evaporating water), but it's a temp solution til you can get the cooler replaced.

06-03-2010, 02:07 PM	#3
cigarmonkel User Title goes here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: a2/ypsi. in the mitten Posts: 1,594 Trading: (32)	Re: vinotemp help plz!!!! hmmm dry ice... with some flashing lights on the bottom of my vinotemp.. this is sounding better and better the more i think about it! i finally gave up and threw them in the fridge. next step, freezer edit: running upstairs to throw on a 2nd freezer bag!

06-03-2010, 02:14 PM	#4
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: vinotemp help plz!!!! Instead of using regular ice, get some of the reusable/refreezable BlueIce packs. I use these every summer in my garage humidor (freezer portion of an old unplugged standard upright fridge/freezer). I have 4 of them, & I use 2 at a time. When the 1st pair is no longer cold, I replace with the frozen ones & put the warmer ones back in the 'real' freezer. Have I mentioned I live in AZ? Never had a beetle problem, keeps my stash below 75 degrees all summer long. Helpful tips - Keep the packs in the upper portion (cooler air is heavier so flows downward). And put a dish towel under the packs so excess moisture doesn't mess up your sticks. Of course, your other option is to start smokin double-time! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.