Ryan O asked:


I am looking to convert and existing wooden wine rack into a temperature controlled unit. Before describing what im looking for here is what i have dug up thus far. Wine cellar is out of the question, need to store wine in a small apartment. Wine coolers seem to be for short term “chilling” wine rather than long term storage for aging and wine cabinets seem to costly for me.

I have recently brewed 2 cases of red wine and plan to do more every few months. I can store around 80-120 bottles in my rack. Im looking for information on these 3 things.

1) temperature control. - i was thinking of buying a mini-fridge to take apart and retrofit for my purposes.

2) Humidity - how important is this step? What tools can be used to regulate humidity?

3) Insulation - what are the best materials / ways to insulate this.

4) Light and air flow - looking to have a see through front to this cabinet. Maybe some smoke / gray glass or Plexiglas. What is the best material to use here?

It would be great if all materials could be bought at a store like home depot.

Thanks in advance for all you help!

Charlie

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