Mini Split Wine Cellar Refrigeration Systems – DO YOUR HOMEWORK
CellarPro Cooling Systems recently launched its Mini Split 3000S wine cellar refrigeration system, priced at $2499, for use in wine cellars up to 600 cubic feet. WhisperKool also sells a Platinum Mini Split, priced at $2495, which is advertised for use in wine cellars up to 500 cubic feet.
We believe WhisperKool’s coils and compressors are undersized, which forces their condensing units to work extra hard and can result in premature failure. Take a look at the following table:
| Manufacturer | CellarPro | WhisperKool | |
| Model | Mini Split 3000S | Mini Split | Difference |
| Coil Height (inches) | 10 | 7 | +43% |
| Coil Depth (inches) | 2.625 | 1.875 | +40% |
| Coil Length (inches) | 11 | 9 | +22% |
| Coil Fins / Inch | 12 | 14 | -14% |
| Coil Tube OD (inches) | 3/8 | 3/8 | – |
| Coil Airflow (CFM) | 268 | 94 | 185% |
| Compressor Rating @ 45°F SST/130°F SCT (BTUH) | 3756 | 2171 | 73% |
| Condensing Unit Rating @ 45°F SST / 95°F Ambient (BTUH) | 3170 | 1930 | 64% |
| Calculated Cooling Capacity @ 55°F (BTUH) | 2491 | 1465 | 70% |
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