HOW TO STORE WINE BY DAVID GRAY

If you are thinking about using a wine storage facility, first and foremost ascertain if it is near a rail system, as urban Metrorail systems are among the most notorious offenders. The Paris, France system has been causing problems for years. Washington, DC's, Metrorail vibration attenuation system recently failed, "potentially affecting surrounding buildings and structures". These systems will be replaced over the next ten years, subject to funding. In the interim, vibration levels at some buildings near DC's Van Ness station actually exceed the highest levels studied in the analysis mentioned above... Trolleys, trains, pumps, washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, and stereo equipment are also on the list. Wooden storage systems are preferable to metal, as metal carries vibrations more efficiently. Necessary equipment in the vicinity of stored wines, including wine storage units which utilize compressors, should be equipped with dampers to minimize or eliminate vibration.....

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