Wine Storage began in the underground caves of Europe. These caves provided the consistent storing conditions that allowed wine to age at an elegant pace. By convention, these
conditions have become the standard for modern wine cellars: 55-58 degrees and 55-65% relative humidity.
Our wine cellar refrigeration systems maintain these ideal conditions, gracefully aging your wines, then keeping them at their peak for years to come.
EXTREMES - Nothing is more detrimental to your wine than extreme heat or cold.
DAILY CHANGES- As the temperature rises, your bottle of wine expands; but, the wine expands up to seven times more than the glass bottle. This process creates pressure,
which forces wine out of the bottle. When the bottle cools a vacuum forms, which sucks oxygen rich air into the bottle. Ullage is the oxygen
free air within the bottle. Unregulated, rapid temperature fluctuations prematurely age and deteriorate your wine.
HUMIDITY - 55-65% is the ideal humidity range for stable wine aging. Humidity levels of 80% or higher will
cause mold to form and rot the labels. Lower levels will increase the amount of ullage forming in the bottle and will dry-out the glue beneath
the label.
WINE BREATHES- Wine breathes through the cork and ages in the process. Environmental changes (fluctuations in temperature and humidity) accelerate the aging process. Excessive oxidation causes the wine to become bitter, as it would in a glass overnight. Wine requires oxidation to mature; but, it must be regulated to assure adverse conditions do not affect the aging of your wine. The pace of breathing is faster at higher temperatures and slower at lower temperatures.
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I. Types of Cellar Refrigeration
ALL units are mounted through the wall, exhausting into an adjacent room.
Size of unit determined by calculating the cubic feet of the room.
This unit CANNOT be exhausted outside or into a hot garage.
The room where it will be exhausting to must be a conditioned room so that the heat can be dissipated. The amount
of heat exhausted is very similar to that of a large refrigerator or freezer.
This unit will keep the room at 55 degrees, and it will provide 55-70 percent humidity. The humidity is created when the air passes over the condensate drain pan, picks up the moisture, and introduces it into the air.
This unit does not require a drain However, there is a hose located underneath the Breezaire that needs to be monitored. In certain conditions, there may be excessive condensation. When this happens,the drain fills up faster that the unit can dispel it into
the air. If not monitored, the drain pan will overflow and leak into the wall.
From a small closet up to a 2,000 cubic feet wine cellar, there is a Breezaire self -contained, through- the-wall refrigeration unit to fit. Breezaire is the oldest and most respected name in wine cellar refrigeration. Standard models and prices are listed below. Electronic units and split systems are also available. The units are mounted in an opening in the cellar wall and exhaust into an adjacent room.
All units operate with a 25 degree temperature differential.
They plug into a standard 120 volt outlet. All units have a 5 YEAR WARRANTY on the condensor and parts and a
1 YEAR WARRANTY on labor and shipping.
CONTRACTORS &HVAC PROS
Please Call & ask about our special discounting for You
(1) B Series - The Basic Self-Contained Cooler (Discontinued by Breezaire May 1,2010)
(2) C SERIES - designed for cabinets & credenzas, features the SENTINEL II LCD advanced micro-processor system. Bottle Probe Available w/ electronic module add $29.95.
(3) L SERIES - uses SENTRY III thermostat system option w/LED Display, alarm protection options, and a bottom cold air discharge. Optional bottle Probe is $29.95 extra.
(4) E SERIES - The latest Electronic SENTINAL II Micro-Processor Based Control System w/LCD Display. Optional Bottle Probe is $29.95 Extra
BREEZAIRE WKCE (Electronic) CABINET SERIES
WINE COOLERS
A. The self-contained Breezaire Cabinet Cooling Unit (electronic model pictured)
The BREEZAIRE WKC/WKCE Series cooling units are a compact design with cold air discharge on the bottom, which makes them ideal to be installed in cabinets. Because of their configuration the WKC/WKCE series cooling units are not rated for specified number of cubic feet.They are intended for cabinets and other constricted enclosures.
| Model |
Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Weight |
Cubic Space |
Price |
Shipping
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| B1060CE |
18.00 x 10.50 x 16.50 |
45 |
140 cu. ft. |
$679
 |
$75 |
| B2200CE |
18.00 x 10.50 x 16.50 |
55 |
265 cu. ft. |
$749
|
$89 |
The WKL Series is the advanced system of choice for standard applications ranging from under 100 to 2000 cubic feet. WKL Series systems are compact, self-contained units. Their performance speaks for itself. This series is equipped with the BREEZAIRE affordable Sentry III control system.
***SHOP CART WILL SHOW PRICE AS COST LESS $52.99 TO REFLECT EXTRA WEIGHT SHIPPING
(example $735.01+$52.99 =$699+$89 Shipping=$788 TOTAL)***
| Electronic Model |
Dimensions
(W x H xD) |
Weight |
Enclosure |
Price |
Shipping |
| B1060WKL |
14.25 x 13.25 x 16.38 |
45 |
140 cu. ft. |
$639
|
$75 |
| B2200WKL |
14.25 x 13.25 x 16.38 |
55 |
265 |
$695
|
$89 |
| B3000WKL |
14.25 x 19.75 x 21.63 |
77 |
650 |
$895
|
$139 |
| B4000WKL |
14.25 x 19.75 x 21.63 |
81 |
1000 |
$1020
|
$149 |
| B6000WKL |
16.25 x 22.00 x 22.25 |
101 |
1500 |
$1369
|
$179 |
| B8000WKL |
16.25 x 22.00 x 22.25 |
101 |
2000 |
$1522
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$199 |
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