Basement Storage

[KyleCBreese]

Moved into a new place and we are going to need a dehumidifier running in the basement 24/7. Is there a concern with the dehumidifier drying out the corks of unopened bottles that are stored down there for long periods of time? Anyone have any experience with this?

[Thig]

I recently bought a dehumifier for my basement where I keep wine, cigars and bourbon stored.  It has a humidity level setting so I keep it on 65%.  Not sure how low you want to go but I would get one that shuts off when that point is reached.

 

This is the one I bought and it works great. Not sure how big of area you are dehumidifying.

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-50-pt-Dehumidifier-ENERGY-STAR-ADEL50LW/300734670

[kevinbrink]

Same as Thig I had one in a closet that had moisture problems that I set to 65%, I don't see why there would be any difference between a dehumidifier and a window/in wall air conditioner. Probably worth spacing it away from your bottles a bit if possible. 

[KyleCBreese]

I got the shelving unit up. Now time to fill it with bottles. 

[0895]

1 hour ago, KyleCBreese said:

I got the shelving unit up. Now time to fill it with bottles. 

 

HELLAVA START !

keep up the good work

:)

[Thig]

Same as Thig I had one in a closet that had moisture problems that I set to 65%, I don't see why there would be any difference between a dehumidifier and a window/in wall air conditioner. Probably worth spacing it away from your bottles a bit if possible. 

I actually had to have both, the split system A/C did a good job until the weather cooled off to the point it wasn't running as much then I had to get a dehumidifier as well.

[Flyfish]

Perhaps some of you in Phoenix can comment. Even during the monsoons, humidity is pretty low there. The trick may be to drink your bourbon before the cork has a chance to dry out. Run a scientific experiment to see how this solution works.

[Thig]

Perhaps some of you in Phoenix can comment. Even during the monsoons, humidity is pretty low there. The trick may be to drink your bourbon before the cork has a chance to dry out. Run a scientific experiment to see how this solution works.

I don't worry so much about the corks in my bourbon but I have wine and cigars stored in my basement as well.

[mosugoji64]

On 11/25/2018 at 7:25 AM, Flyfish said:

Perhaps some of you in Phoenix can comment. Even during the monsoons, humidity is pretty low there. The trick may be to drink your bourbon before the cork has a chance to dry out. Run a scientific experiment to see how this solution works.

 

I've had bottles around for years and have only experienced issues with dusty corks as is common for most folks. As long as the bottle has a decent seal, I don't think ambient humidity, as long as we're not talking about extremes, will be an issue.