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Hospitality Wine Storage and the Need for Commercial Wine Cellar Cooling Units

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Hospitality Wine Storage

Hospitality Wine Storage

Wines thrive within constant and stable environments.  In order to achieve the best wine storage conditions, a wine cellar space should be equipped with the right type of wine cellar refrigeration system.  For a cooling unit to function efficiently, the wine storage room must be outfitted with proper insulation and vapor barriers.

Whether it is a private wine room, a commercial wine cellar in a restaurant, or any other hospitality wine storage setting, a wine cellar cooling system that will help provide the best possible environment for wines is required.  These units are specifically engineered to regulate the climate conditions inside a wine cellar space by keeping the temperature levels between 50 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and regulating the amount of humidity to 60 to 75 percent.

Wine cellar cooling units are manufactured in a range of configurations and cooling capacities that can accommodate various applications.  Choosing the proper climate control system will ensure that the right amount of cool air is supplied into a wine storage space.  The three different categories of wine cellar cooling systems are: self-contained cooling units, ductless-split climate control system, and ducted-air refrigeration systems.

Different Types of Wine Cooling Units for Hospitality Wine Storage

Different Types of Wine Cooling Units for Hospitality Wine Storage

Self-contained wine cellar cooling units are the most affordable and the easiest to install.  These are one piece units that are mounted on the interior wall and vent warm air through an adjacent room.  The adjoining room must be at least as big as the wine cellar space and should be well-ventilated.

Another alternative is a ductless-split commercial wine cellar cooling unit, which houses the evaporator and condenser into two separate units.  This setup allows for whisper-quiet operation, since the condensing unit, which is the noisiest part of the cooling system, is installed in a remote location.  The units are connected by a line set consisting of copper tubing and electrical wiring.

The Ducted-air refrigeration system for commercial wine cellar cooling is designed to supply cool air into and exhaust warm air from a wine room using ductwork.  Like ductless split systems, it consists of an evaporator unit and condensing unit.  Since both the evaporator and the condenser can be placed at a distance, the system facilitates noiseless operation and eliminates any physical presence of equipment inside the storage space.  This model also comes in a one piece unit, wherein the evaporator and condenser are housed together.

The following factors should be considered when picking out a wine cellar climate control system:  location and size of the wine room, the amount of insulation, the number of bottles, and the racking systems.  For instance, commercial wine displays or hospitality wine storage are designed to accommodate a large number of wine bottles.  Hence, they require refrigeration units with powerful cooling capacities.

Commercial wine cellar cooling units are purpose-built to service the cooling needs of high traffic areas, such as wine storage rooms in commercial wine displays areas, wine retail shops, restaurants, or hospitality sectors.  In hospitality wine storage, functionality and aesthetic quality are taken into consideration a great deal when choosing a climate control system.  There are units that can be mounted in the racking system and hidden from view using a louvered grill cover, while some cooling systems are designed to adhere to wine cellar spaces with unusual contours and architectural constraints.

Ideal Wine Cellar Cooling System for Commercial Wine Cellars

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Commercial wine cellars are storage facilities specifically designed for storing and aging large quantities of wines.  Like any other type of wine cellar, it needs to have effective insulation, an airtight seal, artificial humidifiers, and cooling systems in order to provide the best possible environment for preserving and protecting wines for a prolonged period of time.

Wine cellar cooling units are an integral part of wine’s aging process.  These cooling systems ensure that temperature and humidity levels stay

RM Series Wine Cellar Cooling Units

RM Series Wine Cellar Cooling Units

within the appropriate range.  A wine cellar refrigeration system is different from a regular air conditioning unit, in that it is specifically engineered to regulate climate conditions inside the wine storage room.

Cooling systems for wine cellars come in different types and sizes.  Each of which has its own functionality and advantages.  Essential factors to consider when choosing the proper wine cellar cooling units are location and size of the commercial wine storage room, the number of wine bottles, level of insulation, and the variety of racking system used.

Considering the amount of wine stock in its inventory and the scope of its storage area, a commercial wine cellar requires a refrigeration system that has a powerful cooling capacity in order to efficiently maintain the required level of temperature and humidity within the storage facility.

Commercial wine cellar cooling units are designed for maximum wine storage with minimal fluctuations. The two primary types of wine cellar cooling units ideal for commercial wine storage are split system wine cooling units and ducted self-contained refrigeration systems.

A split system wine cooling unit is divided into two components. One unit contains the evaporator coil, while the other one includes the compressor, condensing fan and coil.  Because of its split feature, this cooling system offers various installation and placement options.

Split systems provide a quiescent and unobtrusive atmosphere.  This is because the condenser is placed in an adjacent room or outdoors, which effectively dissipates noise and heat.  The evaporator coil is installed inside the wine storage room.  It is responsible for introducing cold air into the wine cellar and regulating humidity levels.

Split system cooling units can either be ducted or ductless.  Ducted split systems are connected via front and rear ducting kits.  Front ducting kits bring in cold air into the room, while rear ducting kits exhaust warm air away from the cellar.  Ductless split systems use copper lines to connect the evaporator coil and condenser.

HS Series – Remote Ducted Wine Cellar Cooling

HS Series – Remote Ducted Wine Cellar Cooling

A ducted self-contained refrigeration system contains both the evaporator coil and condenser in one unit.  This type of system makes use of ductwork to supply cold air into and carry warm air out of the wine cellar, and it can be ducted from up to 25 feet.

One of the advantages of using ducted self-contained wine cellar cooling units is that it eliminates the physical presence of the refrigeration system inside the wine cellar.  This is the ideal cooling unit for commercial wine cellar owners who want to maximize their wine storage space.

Keep in mind that a licensed HVAC contractor is required to install these commercial wine cooling units.  This is to ensure that the unit is not only efficient and effective, but also well-suited to the cooling requirements of commercial wine cellars.

You can check out these commercial wine storage facilities that some of the best wine cellar builders have constructed:

Wine Cellar Construction and Commercial Wine Cellar Cooling

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If you embark on a wine cellar project, there are several essential things that you need to consider before you begin your wine cellar construction.  To start with, you need to choose a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight, like your basement.

Custom Wine Cellar

Custom Wine Cellar

 

If you don’t have a basement, you can always build your wine cellar above ground.  Make sure that the location you choose has an adjacent room where exhaust from the cooling unit can be discharged.

Wine Cellar Insulation 

Your wine cellar should be properly insulated to help maintain the desired conditions.  Vapor barriers should also be installed on the warm side of your cellar walls in order to prevent moisture build up.

When you pick out your flooring material, it is best to use solid surfaces.  Sealed hardwood, ceramic tile, and stone work are some of the popular choices.  Don’t ever use carpets since these can cultivate mold and mildew growth.

Doors and windows should be exterior grade since this will most definitely keep the cool air in.  Your wine cellar door should be weather stripped and installed with a bottom sweep.

If you prefer glass doors, it is recommended that you use double or triple paned glass that is well-insulated.  Should you choose to have windows in your cellar so that your clients can view the wines you have on display, make sure your cellar windows have a good sealant and high quality framing.

Wine Cellar Lighting System 

When it comes to your lighting system, always choose from a low wattage source.   The lighting system in your wine cellar should just be enough to read the wine labels but not too much as to introduce heat in the environment.

Commercial Wine Cellar Cooling Systems  

Your wine cellar should also have a climate controlled environment.  This is made possible by installing a wine cellar cooling system.  This unit maintains temperature between 50 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity between 60% and 70%.  Regardless of whether you own a home or commercial wine cellar, cooling systems are an integral part of your wine storage room.

High Static (HS) Wine Cellar Cooling System

High Static (HS) Wine Cellar Cooling System

In order for a commercial wine cellar to maintain optimal conditions, it should be equipped with a high quality wine cellar cooling unit.  Commercial wine cellar cooling systems have various features that can complement any wine cellar design, either private or commercial.I  t is important to keep in mind that these cooling units are not at all like regular air conditioning units.

Commercial wine cellar cooling systems are specifically designed for commercial wine cellars.  These cooling units regulate temperature and humidity inside a wine storage room in order to provide the right conditions for wines to mature nicely.

The three common types of cooling units on the market are through the wall systems, self-contained units, and split cooling systems.  When picking out a wine cellar cooling unit, you need to consider the dimensions of your storage area as well as the number of wine bottles in your inventory.

Split cooling systems are usually recommended for commercial wine cellar cooling because these units can be ducted away from the wine cellar and they are unobtrusive.  With that kind of set up, noise and vibration are reduced, and it leaves your wine storage with enough space for more wine bottles.

Wine Cellar Cooling Units – Technical Pages update for the TRADE

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Here at US Cellar Systems aka wine cellar refrigeration systems .com we are pleased to announce that we have completed phase one of our project to create a series of technical “how-to” pages aimed at providing comprehensive advice on the best ways to install and maintain wine cellar cooling units in both residential home and commercial wine cellar cooling rooms, cabinets and purpose built storage rooms.

This series along with PDF downloadable documents was created in response to requests from our trade partners, local HVAC contractors and installation engineers. The series covers a comprehensive series of topics which include such things as, basic construction of a wine cellar, insulation and vapor barriers, when to use split system wine cellar cooling systems vs. through the wall systems, maintenance schedules and advice though to control logic and digital controller wiring and cooling system set-up procedures.

List of the various topics covered – Wine Cellar Cooling Units & Systems

Wine Cellar Cooling Insulation & Construction

Wine Cellar Cooling Insulation R-Value

Through the wall vs. Split Wine Cellar Cooling Units 

Wine Cellar Cooling Units Maintenance

Wine Cellar Cooling Control Logic

Wine Cellar Cooling Systems Voltage & AC Frequency

Wine Cellar Cooling Systems & Joining Dissimilar Metals

Wine Cellar Cooling Systems Automatic Expansion Valves

Wine Cellar Cooling Systems Temperature Monitoring

Wine Cellar Cooling Units Line Set Recommendations

Wine Cellar Cooling Units Diagnostic Form

Wine Cellar Cooling Units Digital Controller Wiring

Wine Cellar Cooling Evaporator Coil Wiring

We hope you enjoy our wine cellar cooling technical pages series. If you have a question, or feel there is a topic that it would be helpful if we covered, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page and we will see what we can do to accommodate your request!

US Cellars Wine Cellar Cooling & Refrigeration Blog 1st Post

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Hi Everyone! We are pleased to have our new blog site up and running at last. Here we will endeavor to keep you up to date with the latest developments in Wine Cellar Cooling Units technology generally and Wine cellar refrigeration units specification updates specifically.

In addition we are working on a series of technical bulletins covering such topics as Standard Diagnostic Report Forms which will be available as a download and such things as planning and installation guidelines for split-system piping or “Line Sets”.  We’ll let you know of their availability here first.

We are also adding to our website, PDF download pages for all our products. Already we have added one for the CC Series cooling units which can be found here Wine Cabinet Cooler Units PDF page.

We will also be gradually adding educational and technical videos to both this blog site and out main website. See the first one below which is a simple introduction to the basic components of a refrigeration system such as the Compressor, the Condenser, the Metering device and the evaporator coil, what each component does and how they work together.  Ultimately we will go into much more detail covering specific Wine Cellar Cooling Systems and how they work.

Wine Cellar Cooling System – How It Works