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Buying Guide: 400-600 cu ft - Mini Split 3000S

CellarPro Cooling Systems - Mini-Split 3000S Wine Cellar Refrigeration System
Cooling Capacity @ 55°F (1)

3000S - Low Fan Speed

BTUH: 2144     Decibels: 51

3000S - Medium Fan Speed

BTUH: 2398    Decibels: 55

3000S - High Fan Speed

BTUH: 2491    Decibels: 63

Cellar Insulation - Walls, Ceiling & Floor (1)
R12
R19
R30
Cellar Size
Ambient Temperature
Thermal Load (BTUH)
 
70°F
1810 1676 1596
 
75°F
1921 1744 1636
400 Cubic Feet
80°F
2033 1811 1676
 
85°F
2144 1879 1717
 
90°F
2256 1946 1758
 
95°F
2369 2015 1800
 
 
70°F
2111 1958 1867
 
75°F
2238 2035 1913
500 Cubic Feet
80°F
2366 2112 1958
 
85°F
X 2190 2006
 
90°F
X 2267 2052
 
95°F
X 2345 2100
 
 
70°F
2359 2192 2092
 
75°F
X 2278 2143
600 Cubic Feet
80°F
X 2362 2194
 
85°F
X 2446 2244
 
90°F
X X 2296
 
95°F
X X 2347



Cooling Capacity @ 60°F (1)

3000S - Low Fan Speed

BTUH: 2303     Decibels: 51

3000S - Medium Fan Speed

BTUH: 2594    Decibels: 55

3000S - High Fan Speed

BTUH: 2671    Decibels: 63

Cellar Insulation - Walls, Ceiling & Floor (1)
R12
R19
R30
Cellar Size
Ambient Temperature
Thermal Load BTUH
 
70°F
1593 1475 1404
 
75°F
1690 1535 1440
400 Cubic Feet
80°F
1789 1594 1475
 
85°F
1888 1654 1511
 
90°F
1985 1712 1547
 
95°F
2085 1773 1584
 
 
70°F
1858 1723 1643
 
75°F
1969 1791 1683
500 Cubic Feet
80°F
2082 1859 1723
 
85°F
2196 1927 1765
 
90°F
2307 1995 1806
 
95°F
2420 2064 1848
 
 
70°F
2076 1929 1841
 
75°F
2200 2005 1886
600 Cubic Feet
80°F
2322 2079 1931
 
85°F
2446 2152 1975
 
90°F
2570 2227 2020
 
95°F
2671 2302 2065
 
 
70°F
2314 2156 2059
 
75°F
2448 2237 2108
700 Cubic Feet
80°F
2582 2318 2158
 
85°F
X 2398 2205
 
90°F
X 2480 2255
 
95°F
X 2561 2303

Legend
The top table is shaded to show how our mini-split 3000S wine cellar refrigeration system will work at maintaining 55°F inside the wine cellar, and the bottom table is shaded to show how our mini-split 3000S will work at maintaining 60°F inside the wine cellar, using various fan speeds under various thermal loads. The thermal loads are derived from assumptions about the size of the cellar; the R-value in the six cellar surfaces (ie walls, floor and ceiling) and the ambient temperature outside the cellar, as follows:

  • The light-shaded numbers represent thermal loads that are within the capacity of the cooling unit at the low fan speed
  • The medium-shaded numbers represent thermal loads that are within the capacity of the cooling unit at the medium fan speed
  • The dark-shaded numbers represent thermal loads that are within the capacity of the cooling unit at the high fan speed
  • "X" indicates conditions that are beyond the capacity of our 3000S split refrigeration system

Summary
CellarPro mini-split refrigeration systems are designed to maintain optimal wine storage temperatures in wine cellars with adequate insulation, and the condenser is designed to handle temperatures up to 110°F. For more information, click on our 3000S mini-split performance and test data.

Please note:   The thermal loads above are calculated based on the R-Values shown for all walls and ceiling, and a concrete floor. Lower R-Values in the cellar (eg from glass doors) will increase the thermal load on the wine cellar and will require the cooling unit to operate at higher fan speeds. Warmer climates require higher insulation to enable the cooling unit to operate at lower fan speeds. To be certain that the thermal load won't exceed the capacity of the cooling unit, email your wine cellar specifications to us and we'll be glad to assist you.

(1) For reference purposes, the calculated BTUH at 55°F for WhisperKool Platinum Mini is 1465 and the calculated BTUH at 60°F is 1590.