8) Can I use other types of cooling units than a refrigerator, such as an air conditioner or stand-alone freezer?
Any type of cooler with the power requirements within the range of the WINE-STAT's specifications may be used to configure a wine cellar. A small air conditioner, for example, can be used to cool an insulated space such as a small room or large closet converted to a wine cellar. It may be necessary to "bypass" the internal thermostat of the A/C (a simple operation, except with "digital" style units) so that it will operate at the cooler temperatures for wine storage. A stand-alone freezer can also be used, but with a risk assumed by the user. This is because of the possibility, however remote, of a malfunction that could cause the unit to continue running long enough to freeze, and thus damage, the wine. For those who choose to use a freezer, an optional freeze protection feature is available for the WINE-STAT which is designed to avoid this eventuality.
