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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

How To Purchase<\/h2>\n

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]A fully ducted system employs ducting to connect a cooling unit to a wine cellar. Ducted units can be placed in a location up to 25 feet away from the cellar, with cool air traveling through the ducts into the cellar and warm air traveling through the ducts away from the cellar.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tHow far can you duct a cooling system from your wine cellar?\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Generally, units can\u2019t be ducted beyond 25 feet. The farther the ducting extends, the greater the loss of cooling capacity will be. If you are considering a duct run of 25 feet, you should consider upsizing your cooling unit to compensate for the subsequent loss of cooling capacity. Please refer to your owner\u2019s manual for the maximum ducting length of your unit.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]The amount of time that any cooling unit will operate depends on various factors such as unit design and size, the ambient temperature, proper cellar construction and insulation values, the number of bottles in the wine cellar, aesthetic additions such as glass, concrete, stone, etc., and proper ventilation. In general, a correctly sized unit will run 50-70% of the time.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1758523806091{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

About Our Units<\/h2>\n

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Unlike Split systems, the Self Contained system\u2019s two main components (the Evaporator and the noisy Compressor) are grouped together within one housing. These systems are the most economical and easiest to install. They are designed to mount between the studs of an existing wall.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tCan all Self-Contained cooling units be ducted?\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Many self-contained systems are designed to mount through the wall. Some models can be fitted with ducting. The Optimum Series can only be ducted on one side (the Optimum should only be ducted with Optimum\u2019s proprietary universal ducting kit; this will neither cause issues with the unit nor void the warranty. Both sides of the Ultimate series can be fully ducted.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]A wine cellar split system is a divided cooling system. Unlike self-contained systems, the condensing unit and evaporator unit are separated. The condensing unit is placed in an area that is better suited for the dissipation of heat and noise (such as outside, or in a garage). The evaporator is located inside, or near, the cellar. The two units are connected by refrigerant lines.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Yes. A ducted Split System offers the highest degree of flexibility in terms of installation.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]A fully ducted system employs ducting to connect a cooling unit to a wine cellar. Ducted units can be placed in a location up to 25 feet away from the cellar, with cool air traveling through the ducts into the cellar and warm air traveling through the ducts away from the cellar.[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]There are a number of factors that come into play when calculating the size of the cooling unit you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n