Applications

Non-wine applications

The same controlled conditions can protect other sensitive items, including cigars, musical instruments, fine fabrics, furs and archival documents.

Encool cooling systems control both temperature and humidity with precision. The same stable, climate-controlled conditions used for wine can help protect other sensitive items, including cigars, musical instruments, fine fabrics, furs and archival documents.

Every non-wine application has its own requirements, so we recommend speaking with our refrigeration engineers about your project before selecting a system. Contact us with details of the space, its construction and what you plan to store.

Recommended systems

Compact systems for controlled storage

Self-contained HSN-JC8 self-contained wine cellar cooling unit

HSN-JC8

Compact plug-in self-contained cooling unit for wine spaces up to 8m³ — well suited to wine cabinets, wine walls and very small rooms.

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Through-the-wall JT-20 through the wall wine cellar cooling unit

JT-20

Self-contained through-the-wall wine cellar cooling unit for cellars of 4–12m³ — a simple install with a neat grille face where pipework routes are difficult.

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Split system VHSN-J15 split system wine cellar cooling unit

VHSN-J15

Split system cooling unit for wine cellars up to 15m³. The evaporator installs inside while the condenser can be placed up to 10m away for quiet operation.

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Common questions

Non-wine application questions

Does humidity matter?

Yes. Wine benefits from stable conditions. Very dry air may affect corks over time. Excess humidity may increase condensation and mould risk. The room envelope, temperature, airflow and cooling method all influence humidity.

Does a wine cellar need insulation?

Yes. The room should be built as a controlled environment. Poor insulation increases energy use, temperature instability and condensation risk.

What happens if the wine room is not sealed properly?

Air leakage increases cooling load and humidity instability. It may cause condensation, temperature drift, short cycling and poor system performance.

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Storing something other than wine?

Tell our engineers what you plan to store and the space you have — we will advise on the most suitable climate control option.