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THE WINTER SYSTEM DOES NOT SEEM TO BE OPERATING
The system operates only if the inside temperature in the lower part of your wine cellar is below the set
temperature.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
What should be the average relative humidity in my wine cellar ?
1.
The ideal average relative humidity should be between 55 and 65 % ; do not mistake this value for
the instantaneous value which varies as a function of the compressor's operating cycles. Just like
for the average temperature, it is this average relative humidity value which counts.
2.
Depending on the geographical zones and their relative humidity in the air, more water may or may
not have to be added.
In temperate countries, the relative humidity contained in the air is between 50 and 80 %.
Therefore, it is not necessary to add water, but it should be regularly checked.
The average relative humidity of my wine cellar remains persistently below 50 % : are you sure ?
(Relative humidity fluctuates a lot and rapidly - this is normal)
1.
Check whether the activated charcoal filter is too old or simply obstructed.
2.
Make sure that your hygrometer is operating correctly.
3.
If you moisten a cloth every 2 hours, it will never be dry. This principle applies to corks. The
constancy of the relative humidity average allows corks to preserve their elasticity, which is
indispensable. Therefore, remember that an instantaneous value which seems low is normal,
because it will necessarily rise later.
The relative humidity in my wine cellar remains persistently above 80 %. Are you sure ? (Relative
humidity fluctuates a lot and rapidly - this is normal) :
1. Check whether the activated charcoal filter is too old or simply obstructed.
2. Make sure that your hygrometer is operating correctly.
3. If you moisten a cloth every 2 hours, it will never be too wet. This principle applies to corks. The
constancy of the relative humidity average allows corks to preserve their elasticity, which is
indispensable. Therefore, remember that an instantaneous value which seems high is normal,
because it will necessarily drop later.
My bottles' labels unstick :
1. Your wine is not threatened, but the relative humidity in your wine cellar is too high.
THERE IS WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF MY WINE CELLAR OUT OF THE INTENTED PLACE
1. This is not detrimental to your wine.
2. Is the wine cellar perfectly horizontal ? Does it lean forward ?
3. Is the drain pipe clogged ?
THERE ARE ODOURS IN MY WINE CELLAR
1. Has the activated charcoal filter been regularly changed ? (to be changed every year ; can be
ordered from your retailer or via the Internet site
www.climadiff.com
under the heading
"accessories", or else via the Internet site
www.vinokado.com
)
2. Is the activated charcoal filter simply obstructed by a bottle ?
