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The Wine Guardian SP88 Pro ducted split is a two-piece wine cellar cooling system, a ductable fan coil plus a separate remote condensing unit, rated by Wine Guardian at 9,840 BTU/h total at 80°F condenser inlet air for cellars of 850 to 4,500 cubic feet.
The SP88 is the model in the Pro ducted split line where the electrical requirement changes. On the SP25 and the SP50 the fan coil runs on a 115 volt circuit and only the condensing unit needs 208-230 volts. On the SP88 both sections need 208-230 volts, 1 phase, 60 Hz. That is the fact most likely to send a project back to the drawing board, so it belongs at the top of the page rather than in a footnote, and it should be settled with a licensed electrician before anything is ordered.
What the step up buys is reach as much as capacity: Wine Guardian rates the SP88 for a total refrigerant line length of up to 120 feet, against 90 feet on the SP50 and 50 feet on the SP25. Pro is a tier inside Wine Guardian's Sentinel Series rather than a separate line, and on the SP88 it means 24 volt controls an external thermostat or a building management system can drive, service ports, pressure switches and a refrigerant sight glass, and a composite multi-panel cabinet with integral captive quarter-turn fasteners. Wine Guardian manufactures the system and handles warranty and service; this store is an authorized Wine Guardian dealer, and the SP88 is configured and quoted rather than sold from a fixed online price. Final sizing, ductwork and electrical design should be confirmed by a licensed HVAC professional.
A Wine Guardian split system keeps the compressor out of the wine room: the condensing unit rejects heat somewhere else while the fan coil ducts cooled air into the cellar.
Questions about fit? Call our specialists at (800) 260-1712.
The SP88 is the right Pro ducted split when the cellar sits inside Wine Guardian's 850 to 4,500 cubic foot range, the condensing unit lands within 120 feet of total line length, and the site can bring 208-230 volts to the fan coil as well as to the condensing unit. That last condition is the one that disqualifies projects: on the SP25 and SP50 the fan coil runs on 115 volts, and a site wired on that assumption has to be revisited before an SP88 can be specified. Which parts of a cellar installation an owner can take on and which need a licensed trade covers where that line falls on a two-section system.
If cellar volume rather than configuration is the open question, start from the band: this store groups the SP88 with the other cooling units for cellars of 2,200 to 4,500 cubic feet, which is where most SP88 projects land.
The SP88 Pro ducted split earns its Pro designation through controls, protection devices and serviceability rather than through extra capacity alone: 9,840 BTU/h at 80°F condenser inlet air arrives with 24 volt integration, pressure protection, a service sight glass and a cold-climate option.
| Feature | What it means for your cellar |
|---|---|
| Two-piece ducted split design | The ductable fan coil and the remote condensing unit mount in different places and connect through refrigerant lines, so the system fits sites where a single-box unit has nowhere to exhaust its heat. |
| 208-230 volt fan coil | The SP88 fan coil is rated 208-230 volts, 1 phase, 60 Hz rather than the 115 volts used on the SP25 and SP50 fan coils, so both sections of the system need the higher supply. Plan the circuits with a licensed electrician. |
| 120 foot maximum line length | Wine Guardian rates the SP88 for a total refrigerant line length of up to 120 feet, so the condensing unit can go onto a roof, around the building or at the far end of a basement. |
| Matched Wine Guardian condensing unit | The condensing unit is engineered by Wine Guardian for this fan coil rather than paired in the field, which is what the published capacity ladder is measured on. |
| 24 volt control, thermostat by others | Pro-series 24 volt electronics let the system be driven by an external thermostat or a building management system instead of a proprietary controller only. |
| Pro protection package | Wine Guardian states that Pro units come installed with service ports, appropriate pressure switches and a refrigerant sight glass to allow for faster and more efficient maintenance. |
| Extreme Climate Protection option | Wine Guardian describes this as unit protection in extreme climate conditions, on the condenser section only, required for continuous operation in climates that fall below 20°F, and enabling the system to operate in temperatures as low as minus 20°F. |
| Electric heat option | An electric heater option protects the cellar from dangerously low temperatures. Wine Guardian's own SP88 product page states that the heater's activation is adjustable from 2°F to 6°F below your setpoint. Wine Guardian states the electric heating option is factory installed and includes primary and secondary over-temperature protection devices per UL and NEC. |
| Optional humidification | An optional Wine Guardian humidifier brings the cellar to 55% to 65% relative humidity. The SP88 does not control humidity without it. |
| Composite multi-panel cabinet | Wine Guardian's composite multi-panel design with integral captive quarter-turn fasteners allows for ease of access and serviceability, so routine work happens on site. |
| R-134a refrigerant and digital controls | Wine Guardian states that its ducted split systems use digital electronic controls and R-134a refrigerant. |
Built-in protection: Wine Guardian's Pro series uses pressure switches and a refrigerant sight glass so an undercharged, overcharged or leaking system is caught in service rather than left cycling.
Wine Guardian publishes no decibel rating for its Pro ducted split systems, so no dB figure for the SP88 appears anywhere on this page. What the configuration does guarantee is that the compressor is not in the wine room: on the SP88 the compressor sits in the remote condensing unit, and only the fan coil is on the cellar side of the system. How a split system and a through-the-wall unit differ in where they send condenser heat explains why that separation is specified.
Every SP88 figure below comes from Wine Guardian's own Pro Ducted Split specifications sheet, whose header reads SP25 SP50 SP88 SP200, together with the Pro Ducted Split manual, the Pro Ducted Split brochure and Wine Guardian's SP88 product page. Minimum circuit ampacity, maximum breaker size and electric heat wattage are deliberately not published here; take those from the Wine Guardian specifications sheet and have a licensed electrician confirm both circuits.
Net cooling capacity for the SP88 as printed by Wine Guardian on the Pro Ducted Split specifications sheet, under the heading "Performance (57°/55%RH)". The rows are reproduced in the manufacturer's printed order and have not been re-sorted; capacity on this line does not fall in a straight line as the condenser inlet air gets hotter. Wine Guardian footnotes the sheet: all btuh capacity and airflow (CFM) values shown are at tested 230v applied on 208/230v rated units, and where the field application allows 208v applied to the dual-rated units you can generally expect 2.5% to 3.0% decreases in the values shown.
| Condenser inlet air temperature | Net cooling capacity, total / sensible (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| @10°F | 10,763 / 8,610 |
| @40°F | 10,865 / 8,815 |
| @60°F | 10,455 / 8,405 |
| @80°F | 9,840 / 7,688 |
| @100°F | 9,225 / 7,073 |
| @115°F | 8,713 / 6,663 |
Wine Guardian states on its ducted split category page that cooling capacity is rated at 80°F ambient, which is the row the 9,840 BTU/h headline comes from. Many variables affect proper unit sizing; confirm the final selection with a licensed HVAC professional.
Accessory availability and pricing are confirmed on each live product page. An integrated or freestanding Wine Guardian humidifier is the accessory that takes the cellar to 55% to 65% relative humidity; the SP88 does not control humidity without one.
Within the Pro line the SP88 is the third of four wine cellar ducted split systems, and the choice between them turns on three things: cellar volume, how far the condensing unit has to sit from the fan coil, and what voltage the fan coil circuit can supply. The wider set sits in the Wine Guardian ducted split wine cellar cooling systems collection.
| Decision factor | SP50 Pro | SP88 Pro | SP200 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended cellar volume, Wine Guardian | 650 to 3,000 cu ft | 850 to 4,500 cu ft | Largest in the Pro ducted split line |
| Total capacity at 80°F condenser inlet air | 6,458 BTU/h | 9,840 BTU/h | 15,785 BTU/h |
| Fan coil electrical supply | 115 V, 1 phase, 60 Hz | 208-230 V, 1 phase, 60 Hz | 208-230 V, 1 phase, 60 Hz |
| Maximum total refrigerant line length | 90 ft | 120 ft | 150 ft |
Best for / not ideal for: choose the SP88 if the cellar runs from 850 to 4,500 cubic feet, the condensing unit needs up to 120 feet of line length, and the site can bring 208-230 volts to the fan coil as well as to the condensing unit. It is not ideal for a site that can only reach the fan coil with 115 volt service, where the SP50 is the model rated for the job, nor for cellars past 4,500 cubic feet, where the SP200 begins. All three condensing units require 208-230 volts. Confirm the final selection with a licensed HVAC professional.
PRO SPLITSP50 Pro SplitPro ducted split for cellars of 650 to 3,000 cubic feet, on a 115 volt fan coil.View product
PRO SPLITSP25 Pro SplitThe smallest Pro ducted split, for cellars of 250 to 2,000 cubic feet.View product
PRO SPLITSP200 Pro SplitThe largest Pro ducted split in the Wine Guardian line.View product
The SP88 Pro is configured before it ships and quoted directly. Send the cellar dimensions, the intended condenser location, the winter low at that location and the voltage available at the fan coil, and the right configuration can be confirmed before anything is ordered.
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The Wine Guardian SP88 Pro ducted split is a two-piece wine cellar cooling system, a ductable fan coil plus a separate remote condensing unit, rated by Wine Guardian at 9,840 BTU/h total at 80°F condenser inlet air for cellars of 850 to 4,500 cubic feet.
The SP88 is the model in the Pro ducted split line where the electrical requirement changes. On the SP25 and the SP50 the fan coil runs on a 115 volt circuit and only the condensing unit needs 208-230 volts. On the SP88 both sections need 208-230 volts, 1 phase, 60 Hz. That is the fact most likely to send a project back to the drawing board, so it belongs at the top of the page rather than in a footnote, and it should be settled with a licensed electrician before anything is ordered.
What the step up buys is reach as much as capacity: Wine Guardian rates the SP88 for a total refrigerant line length of up to 120 feet, against 90 feet on the SP50 and 50 feet on the SP25. Pro is a tier inside Wine Guardian's Sentinel Series rather than a separate line, and on the SP88 it means 24 volt controls an external thermostat or a building management system can drive, service ports, pressure switches and a refrigerant sight glass, and a composite multi-panel cabinet with integral captive quarter-turn fasteners. Wine Guardian manufactures the system and handles warranty and service; this store is an authorized Wine Guardian dealer, and the SP88 is configured and quoted rather than sold from a fixed online price. Final sizing, ductwork and electrical design should be confirmed by a licensed HVAC professional.
A Wine Guardian split system keeps the compressor out of the wine room: the condensing unit rejects heat somewhere else while the fan coil ducts cooled air into the cellar.
Questions about fit? Call our specialists at (800) 260-1712.
The SP88 is the right Pro ducted split when the cellar sits inside Wine Guardian's 850 to 4,500 cubic foot range, the condensing unit lands within 120 feet of total line length, and the site can bring 208-230 volts to the fan coil as well as to the condensing unit. That last condition is the one that disqualifies projects: on the SP25 and SP50 the fan coil runs on 115 volts, and a site wired on that assumption has to be revisited before an SP88 can be specified. Which parts of a cellar installation an owner can take on and which need a licensed trade covers where that line falls on a two-section system.
If cellar volume rather than configuration is the open question, start from the band: this store groups the SP88 with the other cooling units for cellars of 2,200 to 4,500 cubic feet, which is where most SP88 projects land.
The SP88 Pro ducted split earns its Pro designation through controls, protection devices and serviceability rather than through extra capacity alone: 9,840 BTU/h at 80°F condenser inlet air arrives with 24 volt integration, pressure protection, a service sight glass and a cold-climate option.
| Feature | What it means for your cellar |
|---|---|
| Two-piece ducted split design | The ductable fan coil and the remote condensing unit mount in different places and connect through refrigerant lines, so the system fits sites where a single-box unit has nowhere to exhaust its heat. |
| 208-230 volt fan coil | The SP88 fan coil is rated 208-230 volts, 1 phase, 60 Hz rather than the 115 volts used on the SP25 and SP50 fan coils, so both sections of the system need the higher supply. Plan the circuits with a licensed electrician. |
| 120 foot maximum line length | Wine Guardian rates the SP88 for a total refrigerant line length of up to 120 feet, so the condensing unit can go onto a roof, around the building or at the far end of a basement. |
| Matched Wine Guardian condensing unit | The condensing unit is engineered by Wine Guardian for this fan coil rather than paired in the field, which is what the published capacity ladder is measured on. |
| 24 volt control, thermostat by others | Pro-series 24 volt electronics let the system be driven by an external thermostat or a building management system instead of a proprietary controller only. |
| Pro protection package | Wine Guardian states that Pro units come installed with service ports, appropriate pressure switches and a refrigerant sight glass to allow for faster and more efficient maintenance. |
| Extreme Climate Protection option | Wine Guardian describes this as unit protection in extreme climate conditions, on the condenser section only, required for continuous operation in climates that fall below 20°F, and enabling the system to operate in temperatures as low as minus 20°F. |
| Electric heat option | An electric heater option protects the cellar from dangerously low temperatures. Wine Guardian's own SP88 product page states that the heater's activation is adjustable from 2°F to 6°F below your setpoint. Wine Guardian states the electric heating option is factory installed and includes primary and secondary over-temperature protection devices per UL and NEC. |
| Optional humidification | An optional Wine Guardian humidifier brings the cellar to 55% to 65% relative humidity. The SP88 does not control humidity without it. |
| Composite multi-panel cabinet | Wine Guardian's composite multi-panel design with integral captive quarter-turn fasteners allows for ease of access and serviceability, so routine work happens on site. |
| R-134a refrigerant and digital controls | Wine Guardian states that its ducted split systems use digital electronic controls and R-134a refrigerant. |
Built-in protection: Wine Guardian's Pro series uses pressure switches and a refrigerant sight glass so an undercharged, overcharged or leaking system is caught in service rather than left cycling.
Wine Guardian publishes no decibel rating for its Pro ducted split systems, so no dB figure for the SP88 appears anywhere on this page. What the configuration does guarantee is that the compressor is not in the wine room: on the SP88 the compressor sits in the remote condensing unit, and only the fan coil is on the cellar side of the system. How a split system and a through-the-wall unit differ in where they send condenser heat explains why that separation is specified.
Every SP88 figure below comes from Wine Guardian's own Pro Ducted Split specifications sheet, whose header reads SP25 SP50 SP88 SP200, together with the Pro Ducted Split manual, the Pro Ducted Split brochure and Wine Guardian's SP88 product page. Minimum circuit ampacity, maximum breaker size and electric heat wattage are deliberately not published here; take those from the Wine Guardian specifications sheet and have a licensed electrician confirm both circuits.
Net cooling capacity for the SP88 as printed by Wine Guardian on the Pro Ducted Split specifications sheet, under the heading "Performance (57°/55%RH)". The rows are reproduced in the manufacturer's printed order and have not been re-sorted; capacity on this line does not fall in a straight line as the condenser inlet air gets hotter. Wine Guardian footnotes the sheet: all btuh capacity and airflow (CFM) values shown are at tested 230v applied on 208/230v rated units, and where the field application allows 208v applied to the dual-rated units you can generally expect 2.5% to 3.0% decreases in the values shown.
| Condenser inlet air temperature | Net cooling capacity, total / sensible (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| @10°F | 10,763 / 8,610 |
| @40°F | 10,865 / 8,815 |
| @60°F | 10,455 / 8,405 |
| @80°F | 9,840 / 7,688 |
| @100°F | 9,225 / 7,073 |
| @115°F | 8,713 / 6,663 |
Wine Guardian states on its ducted split category page that cooling capacity is rated at 80°F ambient, which is the row the 9,840 BTU/h headline comes from. Many variables affect proper unit sizing; confirm the final selection with a licensed HVAC professional.
Accessory availability and pricing are confirmed on each live product page. An integrated or freestanding Wine Guardian humidifier is the accessory that takes the cellar to 55% to 65% relative humidity; the SP88 does not control humidity without one.
Within the Pro line the SP88 is the third of four wine cellar ducted split systems, and the choice between them turns on three things: cellar volume, how far the condensing unit has to sit from the fan coil, and what voltage the fan coil circuit can supply. The wider set sits in the Wine Guardian ducted split wine cellar cooling systems collection.
| Decision factor | SP50 Pro | SP88 Pro | SP200 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended cellar volume, Wine Guardian | 650 to 3,000 cu ft | 850 to 4,500 cu ft | Largest in the Pro ducted split line |
| Total capacity at 80°F condenser inlet air | 6,458 BTU/h | 9,840 BTU/h | 15,785 BTU/h |
| Fan coil electrical supply | 115 V, 1 phase, 60 Hz | 208-230 V, 1 phase, 60 Hz | 208-230 V, 1 phase, 60 Hz |
| Maximum total refrigerant line length | 90 ft | 120 ft | 150 ft |
Best for / not ideal for: choose the SP88 if the cellar runs from 850 to 4,500 cubic feet, the condensing unit needs up to 120 feet of line length, and the site can bring 208-230 volts to the fan coil as well as to the condensing unit. It is not ideal for a site that can only reach the fan coil with 115 volt service, where the SP50 is the model rated for the job, nor for cellars past 4,500 cubic feet, where the SP200 begins. All three condensing units require 208-230 volts. Confirm the final selection with a licensed HVAC professional.
PRO SPLITSP50 Pro SplitPro ducted split for cellars of 650 to 3,000 cubic feet, on a 115 volt fan coil.View productPRO SPLITSP25 Pro SplitThe smallest Pro ducted split, for cellars of 250 to 2,000 cubic feet.View productPRO SPLITSP200 Pro SplitThe largest Pro ducted split in the Wine Guardian line.View product
The SP88 Pro is configured before it ships and quoted directly. Send the cellar dimensions, the intended condenser location, the winter low at that location and the voltage available at the fan coil, and the right configuration can be confirmed before anything is ordered.
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