Wine Cooler/Incubator

Well I'm very happy to say that I got a 20 bottle Wine cooler today with a glass door...this wine cooler is NICE! It has a built in thermometer (which i don't know if i'm going to use yet) It's already got 2 holes, one for the thermometer and one for the freon tube (I guess :confuzd:)

Anyway, i've been on the look out for a wine cooler for some time, and i'm very happy with this. I started stripping it down earlier today just to see how it all works and I know it will work out for the best, but now i have a big problem!!

I have to some how find a way to drain the freon! I've googled, I've read about it, i've done a lot but I can't find anyone around me to drain the freon...I don't wanna break any laws and cut the line, because it is pretty illegal...any suggestions for me?

have you tried contacting Lowes or Home Depot or any other business that sells appliances like that?

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

I have to some how find a way to drain the freon! I've googled, I've read about it, i've done a lot but I can't find anyone around me to drain the freon...I don't wanna break any laws and cut the line, because it is pretty illegal...any suggestions for me?

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Take it a repair shop. They will suck it dry for ya! Congrads on your sweet inc! If you happen to accidently open the line yourself DO NOT let the freon be exposed to your skin, it will burn oh so badly :eek:

Could you not just cover the frieon tube up? And leave it in there? Or is it to dangerous?

thanks guys I will try that.

I would prefer to remove the freon because I want to plug in the wine cooler so I can see the temp...it also comes with a light on the top that gives the inside that really nice glow...

I also want to remove the freon and all the hardware for it because it will reduce the weight.

Gottcha! If you dont mind me asking..how much was the cooler? I want to find a glass door fridge but cant anywere.

I found it on Craigslist from a guy selling it for $90

I've been keeping an eye on Craigslist for about 2 months now...this guy said he had his ad up for 15 minutes when i contacted him...so you gotta jump on it quick!

I will make sure to post some pictures up this evening.

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

I found it on Craigslist from a guy selling it for $90

I've been keeping an eye on Craigslist for about 2 months now...this guy said he had his ad up for 15 minutes when i contacted him...so you gotta jump on it quick!

I will make sure to post some pictures up this evening.

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Good!! My mom is a teacher and they all have fridges ,so if one of them ever leaves I will take the fridge!!

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Originally Posted by cueball

They will suck it dry for ya!

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You cheatin on me lolli? :O

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

You cheatin on me lolli? :O

-adam

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Different state...doesn't count :cool:

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Originally Posted by cueball

Take it a repair shop. They will suck it dry for ya!

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Rock on! :eek:

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Rock on! :eek:

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It's awesome to watch! They hook up, push a button, pull vac and BAM...dry as a bone :)

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Originally Posted by cueball

Different state...doesn't count :cool:

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Mrs. Cue is a lucky lucky lady. :love:

-adam

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Originally Posted by cueball

It's awesome to watch! They hook up, push a button, pull vac and BAM...dry as a bone :)

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I had a device at home once that did something similar ;)

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Mrs. Cue is a lucky lucky lady. :love:

-adam

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Kind elk laugh like yanni :love:

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Originally Posted by jglass38

I have a device at home once that does something similar ;)

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Is it made in Swenden??? yeah baby yeah :cool:

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Originally Posted by cueball

Is it made in Swenden??? yeah baby yeah :cool:

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Right on man! I keep it next to my Burt Bacharach albums.

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Originally Posted by cueball

Kind elk laugh like yanni :love:

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If that's an offer to pinch hit for me, I say yes ... more time to get work done at the shop ... how much do the services of a stunt color obfuscating crayon kicker run? :D

-adam

Wow. Where do you guys get this from?!

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

If that's an offer to pinch hit for me, I say yes ... more time to get work done at the shop ...

-adam

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How come I never get offers like that. Bananas!!

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Originally Posted by jglass38

How come I never get offers like that. Bananas!!

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You had your shot ... I heard that the feet hanging off the edge of the bed was a huge turn off ... oh, that and sleeping in your clothes. :rofl:

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

If that's an offer to pinch hit for me, I say yes ... more time to get work done at the shop ... how much do the services of a stunt color obfuscating crayon kicker run? :D

-adam

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60 large to the penny :cool:

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

You had your shot ... I heard that the feet hanging off the edge of the bed was a huge turn off ... oh, that and sleeping in your clothes. :rofl:

-adam

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If only there was pictorial or videographic footage of that blessed evening...Must have looked like a scene from Harry and the Hendersons...

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Originally Posted by cueball

60 large to the penny :cool:

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Large normal females? :O

-adam

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Originally Posted by jglass38

If only there was pictorial or videographic footage of that blessed evening...Must have looked like a scene from Harry and the Hendersons...

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:rofl:

That would explain the hair in the sink.

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

:rofl:

That would explain the hair in the sink.

-adam

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:puke:

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

:rofl:

That would explain the hair in the sink.

-adam

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Umm..Sure, we'll go with that theory

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Large normal females? :O

-adam

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As long as they have the pocket feature :gj:

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Originally Posted by cueball

As long as they have the pocket feature :gj:

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Baaaahhhhh! :D

-adam

We have a wine fridge...but we actually use it for wine...I got it at Home Depot for about $200 if I remember correctly.
I also want to find one to use as an incubator.....I have my eyes on craigslist, and keep talking about hitting up stores for scratch and dent stuff.....good luck with it Nathan, let me know how it turns out.

i have a glass wine frig, but its probably to big for anyone here, i'd LOVE to sell. you can fit 40 bottles on the shelfs and another 2 cases on the bottom shelf. it's taller then 6 foot. BIG incubator.

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Originally Posted by jar2476

i have a glass wine frig, but its probably to big for anyone here, i'd LOVE to sell. you can fit 40 bottles on the shelfs and another 2 cases on the bottom shelf. it's taller then 6 foot. BIG incubator.

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:D It would cost a million to ship it or yes we would love to have it...just to use as a wine cooler lol.

it would cost a million to fill it too..lol

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Originally Posted by TheAudOne

:D It would cost a million to ship it or yes we would love to have it...just to use as a wine cooler lol.

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easyest thing to do is put a strong shelf in it and put 2 kegs in it. the ultamite keg o rator

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Originally Posted by TheAudOne

:D It would cost a million to ship it or yes we would love to have it...just to use as a wine cooler lol.

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Originally Posted by jar2476

easyest thing to do is put a strong shelf in it and put 2 kegs in it. the ultamite keg o rator

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:carrot:

I had never seen a keg fridge. before but one time we went to some appliance store (Sears I think) and there was this little fridge that held one keg and had a tap on the outside of the door and everything....one day I will own that lol.

that my friend is a keg-o-rator. every house should have one.......or two.

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Originally Posted by TheAudOne

:carrot:

I had never seen a keg fridge. before but one time we went to some appliance store (Sears I think) and there was this little fridge that held one keg and had a tap on the outside of the door and everything....one day I will own that lol.

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Can I have craig lists web site?

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Originally Posted by jar2476

that my friend is a keg-o-rator. every house should have one.......or two.

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yippy I have seen a keg-o-rator...weird...but yes I to believe this should be something that every new home comes with lol.

well from the way this thread reads it seems to takin a few twist on a path i dont think i even wanna know about :P

any ways just thought i would add :2cent: in on this ...
i'm not sure about where you all live, but there is a site called freecyclethat ppl post things they are no longer in need of or want. you can also post things you are in need of or looking for on it.

i have seen many offers on the one i belong to of now working freezer/frigs that would be great to use to make incubators out of (if i had that many snakes that is), but it may be something you may want to check into.

the cost of gas to go pick one up vs. buying new to chop it up tuff call

hope this is of some help :)

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Originally Posted by stangs13

Can I have craig lists web site?

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http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/tx

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Originally Posted by stangs13

Wow. Where do you guys get this from?!

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Comes with age and depravity. :D *BAG* :P

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Originally Posted by jar2476

i have a glass wine frig, but its probably to big for anyone here, i'd LOVE to sell. you can fit 40 bottles on the shelfs and another 2 cases on the bottom shelf. it's taller then 6 foot. BIG incubator.

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I'm looking for an incubator too, but I'd take your fridge for the WINE storage!!!!

You can keep your keg-o-rator! :bleh:

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Right on man! I keep it next to my Burt Bacharach albums.

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Oh my...

i like wine but don't drink to much of it, it gives me headaches. to bad no one needs an industiral size incubator..lol:)

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Originally Posted by sweety314

I'm looking for an incubator too, but I'd take your fridge for the WINE storage!!!!

You can keep your keg-o-rator! :bleh:

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Here's some pics of the future snake hatcheria

http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/01.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/02.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/03.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/04.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/05.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/06.jpg

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

Here's some pics of the future snake hatcheria

http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/01.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/02.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/03.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/04.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/05.jpg
http://www.nathanledet.com/incubator/06.jpg

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Will you be using a T-stat or the one built in?

I haven't decided if i will use it...more than likely not. I will put an acurite in just to keep a second eye on everything. The really nice thing about this wine cooler is it has 2 holes in it, one for the thermometer and one for the freon tube..so i won't have to do any unnecessary drilling to get my flexwatt wires or thermostat probe in there.

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

I haven't decided if i will use it...more than likely not. I will put an acurite in just to keep a second eye on everything. The really nice thing about this wine cooler is it has 2 holes in it, one for the thermometer and one for the freon tube..so i won't have to do any unnecessary drilling to get my flexwatt wires or thermostat probe in there.

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Ok. Thanks.