Transtherm vs Eurocave

[Jim]

Can anyone tell me the difference between Transtherm and Eurocave
cellars? Are they comparable? Is one better than the other?

TIA

Jim

[Dick Neidich]

I researched this a few years back before buying my first of 2 Eurocaves.
This is what I found out:

1) Eurocave is a premium quality system. By design it has an aluminum
allow interior that will sweat when there is a difference in temperature
from inside the unit vs. outside. This is an interesting feature as it will
maintain humidity which is great to keep the cork from drying out from
outside to inside.

2) Eurocave being metal inside if you get the sliding shelves the racking
system is such that there is no wear and tear.

3) Eurocave not only cools but in reverse will heat to maintain your
desired temps.

Now for the Transtherm...(remember this is mostly opinion only)

1) I beleive that Eurocave bought out this company several years ago.
2) It does not have the humidity control by design so you have to add water
to maintain...for me this was an inconvenience...I prefered Eurocave
3) The inside was a molded plastic or some non metal interior, the sliding
shelves I assumed would wear this down over time. Thus Eurocave by design
won here.

Price wise there was a considerable difference however. Eurocave was far
more expensive after purchasing additional racking. However, the wine
enthusiast worked with me a little an that narrowed the price gap.

Thats all I know. I have 2 Eurocaves and have been quite happy. I know
others that bought the Transtherm and they are also pleased.

Hope this helps.

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[Jim]

Dick,

Thanks for the reply and for sharing your research. My friend ordered
the Eurocave. I'm sure she will be happy with it.

Jim

[Dennis Russo]

I have some questions about these higher class wine storage units. I
have currently, a small 40 bottle Haier unit which is stocked to the
brim with my '97 brunellos that I have purchased. Will this unit keep
the wine as well as a Eurocave?? Will this unit not store the wine
properly?? I never really thought about the humidity factor until
reading this post. The only thing that prevents me from buying the
Eurocave is simply the price!! It just seems that they are almost
double per bottle then most other units. Do you really get this added
value??

Any input would be greatly appreciated...

cheers,
dr

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[Dick Neidich]

I think it depends upon where you live. I wish I could just go down to my
basement and store the wine on cedar racks. However I have a problem.

#1. I have no basement, I have crawl space
#2. Living in North Carolina it is very hot year round and I AC the house at
72-74F degrees year round.

In my opinion Humidity is a big issue if you are aging for the real long
haul. I was told years ago that changes in temp and humidity is what causes
the cork to change position often allowing oxygen into the wine. Real low
levels of humidity could cause dry rot to the cork...I have seen this before
on some real old ports.

I am sure your system will be good enough for your needs. I am just very
anal about my wine so I bought Eurocave. I am sure that I could have saved
and still been happy. That said the Eurocave unit emulates the caves in
France so that the wine is nurtured for long term. Hell, I hope I can
outlive some of my bordeaux wines.

enjoy

dick

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