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EbenezerScrews · 08-15-2009, 05:24 PM

Basements/cellars are ideal, but ironically those aren't very common in the south, hahaha

I keep my bulk supply next to my homebrew, low to the cement floor. Which holds a very fairly consistent 54-58F year round

I do keep a good supply at room temp, and have had some in this environment for almost a year. None of it tastes any different, but who knows how the nicotine has held up...

Empty refrigerators are a very dry environment, it is the other things that may be in there that add moisture.

Consistency is more important than anything. It would be better, though not ideal, to keep your liquid at a constant 65F than to have it fluctuating from 40-60F.

UptownRiot · 08-15-2009, 08:03 PM

I too was gifted a wine fridge that i had planned to use,but i haven't been able to figure out whats wrong with it yet. Good find for you though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonerman33

I managed to pick up a dozen or so 'defective' wine refrigerators off of craigslist for a ridiculously good price. $10 in parts and I have them all up and running. Going to give most of them away as gifts, but I did keep one for my ejuice. Not as cold as a true refridgerator, I think it'll work nicely. Keep the temp set between 55 and 60 and so far, so good. Also super cheap to run because it doesn't have a compresser to cool it, gotta love peltier cooling. About 8 cents a day to run it. Only thing I have noticed is that my VG based stuff does get a bit too thick for my tastes, but sticking it in my pocket for 10 minutes or so brings it back to a good, useable consistancy. And I can have a nice bottle of Reisling chilled properly to enjoy...

Nate

Stonerman33 · 08-15-2009, 11:26 PM

If it happens to be an Oster 12 bottle fridge, I can tell you exactly what the problem is and how to fix it. This particular model is what I bought and its a simple 5 minute fix. Shame I have been buying all of these vaping supplies otherwise I would have bought a whole pallet or two of them, fixed them, and sold them at half of their original $100 price tag.

UptownRiot · 08-16-2009, 12:51 AM

I believe it is only a 6 bottle fridge, but i'm not sure. I'm traveling for the weekend but when i get home i will take pictures and let you tell me. lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonerman33

If it happens to be an Oster 12 bottle fridge, I can tell you exactly what the problem is and how to fix it. This particular model is what I bought and its a simple 5 minute fix. Shame I have been buying all of these vaping supplies otherwise I would have bought a whole pallet or two of them, fixed them, and sold them at half of their original $100 price tag.

dawghouse · 08-16-2009, 02:05 AM

Is it so much the temp (within reason) or is it light that affects it. I'm keeping mine...uh...everywhere...but the temp in my house is a constant 70 degrees. I do try and keep them out of direct sun light cause I read somewhere that that can cause a degradation of the nicotine. True/false?

Stonerman33 · 08-16-2009, 02:21 AM

I've heard similar, that its the direct sunlight which has an effect on the nicotine degradation. Not sure how true it is, but that's what I've heard. My little wine fridge has tinted glass on the front with a mirrored finish on the outside. Does a good job of keeping it nice and dark in there by keeping out the sunlight. I swapped out the LED lights on the inside with green ones so it isn't as bright as the stock super white ones, and I keep the light off unless I am trying to find something in the dark.

EbenezerScrews · 08-16-2009, 02:21 AM

true

but "true" is not enough to make a post...

happily · 08-16-2009, 02:32 AM

I would not put my juice in the fridge. Fridge can cause condensation Moisture,air and sunlight are the biggest enemies. Patches and chew are not refrigerated. Propylene glycol is not refrigerated and has no shelf life. Keep it in a dark, cool(just not hot IMO) place and squeeze the air out of the bottle and cap it or move it into smaller bottles for long term storage.

Homer · 08-16-2009, 02:44 AM

I picked one of these little wine cellars up.
Walmart.com: Haier 4-Bottle Wine Cellar With Digital Touch Control: Appliances
It works great, holds alot of juice, and you can set the temp between 46-65 F.

KonaNeil · 08-16-2009, 02:51 AM

If moisture is the issue, a kitchen sealing bag system that creates a vacuum may be the cure. I live in the tropics where we need to use them for any consumable that can loose its crispness, mildew or attract bugs and geckos. Vacuum sealing does away with freezer burn too.

08-15-2009, 11:26 PM	#23
Stonerman33 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 42	If it happens to be an Oster 12 bottle fridge, I can tell you exactly what the problem is and how to fix it. This particular model is what I bought and its a simple 5 minute fix. Shame I have been buying all of these vaping supplies otherwise I would have bought a whole pallet or two of them, fixed them, and sold them at half of their original $100 price tag. __________________

08-16-2009, 02:05 AM	#25
dawghouse Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clifton, VA, USA Posts: 81	Is it so much the temp (within reason) or is it light that affects it. I'm keeping mine...uh...everywhere...but the temp in my house is a constant 70 degrees. I do try and keep them out of direct sun light cause I read somewhere that that can cause a degradation of the nicotine. True/false? __________________ DawgHouse

08-16-2009, 02:21 AM	#26
Stonerman33 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 42	I've heard similar, that its the direct sunlight which has an effect on the nicotine degradation. Not sure how true it is, but that's what I've heard. My little wine fridge has tinted glass on the front with a mirrored finish on the outside. Does a good job of keeping it nice and dark in there by keeping out the sunlight. I swapped out the LED lights on the inside with green ones so it isn't as bright as the stock super white ones, and I keep the light off unless I am trying to find something in the dark. __________________

08-16-2009, 02:32 AM	#28
happily Super Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ut Posts: 1,964	I would not put my juice in the fridge. Fridge can cause condensation Moisture,air and sunlight are the biggest enemies. Patches and chew are not refrigerated. Propylene glycol is not refrigerated and has no shelf life. Keep it in a dark, cool(just not hot IMO) place and squeeze the air out of the bottle and cap it or move it into smaller bottles for long term storage. __________________ The sledge hammer: JOYE 510 THE WRECKING BALL VP2 http://www.vaprlife.com/index.html

08-16-2009, 02:44 AM	#29
Homer Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 17	I picked one of these little wine cellars up. Walmart.com: Haier 4-Bottle Wine Cellar With Digital Touch Control: Appliances It works great, holds alot of juice, and you can set the temp between 46-65 F. __________________ Homer no function beer well without.

08-15-2009, 05:24 PM	#21
EbenezerScrews ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 75	Basements/cellars are ideal, but ironically those aren't very common in the south, hahaha I keep my bulk supply next to my homebrew, low to the cement floor. Which holds a very fairly consistent 54-58F year round I do keep a good supply at room temp, and have had some in this environment for almost a year. None of it tastes any different, but who knows how the nicotine has held up... Empty refrigerators are a very dry environment, it is the other things that may be in there that add moisture. Consistency is more important than anything. It would be better, though not ideal, to keep your liquid at a constant 65F than to have it fluctuating from 40-60F.

08-16-2009, 02:51 AM	#30
KonaNeil Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Big Island, Hawaii Posts: 181	If moisture is the issue, a kitchen sealing bag system that creates a vacuum may be the cure. I live in the tropics where we need to use them for any consumable that can loose its crispness, mildew or attract bugs and geckos. Vacuum sealing does away with freezer burn too.

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