humidity and temp thermostat,where:)

[freddyttt]

I need to pick up (2)Hum-Temp Thermostats for my new Wine cooler(30 bottle)But where?<P>Question as im a newb!<P>is Humidity that important?i mean-there are no Hum.adjustment so what it is,is what it is!<P>id also like to keep the price down!when i was in the Resturant Buss.we have plenty Temp Ther.in all the freezers!<P>any help <IMG SRC="http://38.118.142.245/ubb2/smile.gif"><P>thanks much-<P>and have a glass on me <IMG SRC="http://38.118.142.245/ubb2/smile.gif"><P>a quick search found this!<P>http://www.pagelinx.com/cgi-shopper/search.cgi/restaurantsupplysolutions/ezshopper?user_id=12509&0_option=2&0=FT-3&database=dbase1.exm&template=temp2.htm&output_number=1<P>would this work.?<p>[This message has been edited by freddyttt (edited 12-26-2003).]

[hotwine]

Dunno about that gizmo, but I use little combination temp/humidity gauges from Radio Shack.... battery-powered, slimmer than a pack of smokes, model 63-1033. I've got three of 'em, one for the cellar and one for each of two coolers. Couldn't do without 'em. They're great little sanity checkers on what the units' thermostats are tellin' me. Cost somewhere around $25 each.

[freddyttt]

Thanks hotwine,ill check the Shack tonight.<P>one more question if i may.<P>what Temperature do you Recommend reds and whites be kept at?<P>thanks-

[hotwine]

Optimum storage temperature is the same for both whites & reds: 55-57F, with humidity in the range of 60-70%. The stated temperature range allows graceful aging and the stated humidity range prevents drying of the cork without encouraging the formation of mold and shedding of the labels (which will happen if humidity reaches 90%). But very few whites need any bottle age, while most reds improve with at least some. You can learn more on the subject in such references as "The Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine" and the "Oxford Comapanion to Wine".