“budget build wineador”.

[MICSTOGIE]

My intentions of this build it to show just how little money one can spend building a wineador.

I got the wine cooler off Craigslist; an Avanti EWC-24, this thing is totally dead, circuit board issue most likely. This is fine because the cooler will be in my basement where the temp in the fridge holds around 64 – 68*.

I gutted this thing, took out all the electronics but was able to save one of the fans did work and is on the top by the LED lights.

I was able to use the peltier device that is incased in Styrofoam and plugged the back of the unit. I also ran my wires to the fans and for a light though the opening.

I ordered 1 small blue LED fan. I also ordered a strip of 48 small LED lights that will be line the top of the fridge. The timer will run the fans for 5 minutes every 3 hours for now. The timer is from a local hardware store. The LED light strip stays on all the time while the blue fan kicks on with the timer.

For humidity I am using kitty litter. I have about 2lbs in two trays on the top shelf and has been holding a solid 70% @ 65* for a few weeks now.

So the total for this build including the drawers, hardware and cooler…$220! Now time to start filling it up!

 

[anodor]

That is a great build, looks like it was manufactured for cigars, and a great price to.

 

[Craig Mac]

So the led's being on all the time doesn't add any heat?

 

[MICSTOGIE]

So the led's being on all the time doesn't add any heat?

No heat at all.

 

[JLB]

What is your capacity?

 

[MICSTOGIE]

What is your capacity?

If I remember correctly, Forrest quote about 500 loose sticks. I would say about 400.

 

[ciggy]

Nice job bro!

 

[danthebugman]

Nice build :thumbsup:.

Dan

 

[CigarGavin]

When I was building my wineador I was also able to get a non-functioning wine fridge on craigslist, it was awesome. I was left with a lot more money then I budgeted so I bought a couple more boxes of smokes to stuff inside. Your drawers look great, now get that thing full!