CUSTOM BUILT SPLIT AIR WINE COOLING SYSTEMS

   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.
   Each of our wine cellars refrigeration systems maintain these ideal conditions, gracefully ageing your wines, then keeping them at their peak for years to come.

EXTREMES - Nothing is more detrimental to your wine than rapidly changing 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. 

TYPES OF WINE COOLING SYSTEMS

      SPLIT REFRIGERATION (Longest Lasting System +20 years)
     -   Size determined by cubic volume & doing a heatloss calculation.
     -   The evaporator and condenser housings are split or separated.
     -   The evaporator coil is physically in the room, while the condenser is usually placed outside
        or in another conditioned room.
     -   This system requires a permanent drain.
     -   The only thing needed between the two units is copper tubing for the liquid line and suction line.

       DUCTED SPLIT AIR SYSTEM
      -   Size determined by doing a heatloss calculation.
      -   Same basic principals as above except that this system is completely ducted.
      -   Similar in principal to central air conditioning.
      -   Has the capability of being able to physically control the humidity by adding a humidifier and a dehumidifier.
      -   Also has the ability to add a temperature/humidity alarm.
      -   Duct sizing and number of ducts depends on size of unit, and the "throw feet" rating of the grills used.

       SELF CONTAINED AIR HANDLER SYSTEM
      -   Air Handler and indoor condenser all in one package.
      -   Supply and return air is ducted to and from machine.
      -   Drain for excess condensation needed.
      -   Has the ability to add humidification and dehumidification.

The cool temperature and consistent humidity, that our systems maintain, keep your wines at their peak.  These proper conditions will allow you to enjoy them for years to come.  Please "click" on the links below to find out more about each refrigeration system.

CLICK HERE for WINEZONE Split Air Cooling Systems

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OUR CUSTOM SPLIT AIR SYSTEMS

   Starting at 2600 BTU's, the Wine Care Split Air System is the ultimate in refrigeration for wine cellars. Unlike other lesser systems our units are designed by the acknowledged leaders in the wine cooling industry with over 25 years of cooling experience.

OUR UNITS ARE THE BEST STATE OF THE ART SYSTEMS BUILT TODAY!

BEWARE OF SYSTEMS WITH COMPROMISED OR ADJUSTED EXPANSION VALVES.

Standard split refrigeration units are designed to remove excessive humidity but they could not introduce humidity until recently.

THE WINESMART TEMP/HUMIDITY CONTROLLER SYSTEM IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE!.
The split air system with a louvered outdoor condensor is the recommended unit for high temperature environments. In many cases where there is a great temperature differential during the daytime hours, the split air system is the only way to go. We recommend you seriously consider this option by upgrading to an outside condenser. These systems usually work for 15-20+ YEARS instead of 3-5 years for most regular systems. Obviously, there has to be a reason

Rugged Louvered Heavy Duty Outdoor Condenser upgrade
**Standard basic systems include an interior ceiling mounted commercial evaporator ( sounds like an air conditioner on high), an indoor compressor, and a Honeywell T8400 electro-magnetic thermostat.***
Upgraded SL evaporators and rugged louvered outdoor condensers are a recommended upgrade option.


SLK Series Wall Mount Evaporator Upgrade

SLK SPLIT AIR SYSTEMS (click here for technical specs)

For larger (+7600BTU)SLJ Evaporators click here (need adobe acrobat plugin to view)SLJ Series Evaporators

AVAILABLE INDOOR SPLIT SYSTEMS

Model & BTU's	Running Amps/Voltage	Weight	Cubic Space	Price	Shipping
WC2600	15 Amp/110V	92	400-600 cu. ft.	$2899.00	$205
WC4010	15 Amp/110V	105	750-1000 cu. ft.	$3199.00	$225
WC5700	15 Amp/220V	92	1000-1500 cu. ft.	$3399.00	$235
WC7600	15 Amp/220V	105	1500-2100 cu. ft.	$3899.00	$245
WC10,200	15 Amp/220V	115	2000-2800 cu. ft.	$4499.00	$275
WC10,900	15 Amp/220V	115	2500-3200 cu. ft.	$4699.00	$285
WC13,400	15 Amp/220V	145	3100-3600 cu. ft.	$4999.00	$295
WC18,100	25 Amp/220V	255	3500-4500 cu. ft.	$5799.00	$305