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  • B bocephus

    Deepwoodsbutcher I think you should still put in GFIs, even without running water, you will still use water for cleaning.

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    bocephus said in Home meat processing shop:

    Deepwoodsbutcher I think you should still put in GFIs, even without running water, you will still use water for cleaning.

    I’ll bet if you check into your local codes you might be required to.
    Also are your outlets wired so there will be no open neutrals?

    Denny O’s-Smokey Bones
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    • processheadP processhead

      bocephus said in Home meat processing shop:

      Deepwoodsbutcher I think you should still put in GFIs, even without running water, you will still use water for cleaning.

      The code doesn’t only require GFCI protection for areas with running water. All kitchen counter receptacles are required to have them whether close to a sink or not.
      As little expense and labor as it would take to add them, I would agree that they are a good idea.

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      processhead Don’t get me quoting code, but I am with you.

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        You better consult your local inspectors!

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        Than sit’n in church and thinking about fish’in!

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        • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

          processhead thank you for this! Seems like an easy enough solution. I’m sure my husband can make that change. We are definitely not electricians lol. This is what makes this site so great. A lot of different experience and knowledge. Thank you all for the ideas! I definitely want things to be safe.

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          Deepwoodsbutcher We want to save you & your family’s life if we can. Don 't let me scare you though, that is not the intent.

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          • processheadP processhead

            bocephus said in Home meat processing shop:

            Deepwoodsbutcher I think you should still put in GFIs, even without running water, you will still use water for cleaning.

            The code doesn’t only require GFCI protection for areas with running water. All kitchen counter receptacles are required to have them whether close to a sink or not.
            As little expense and labor as it would take to add them, I would agree that they are a good idea.

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            Deepwoodsbutcher
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            processhead I have no counters. Just tables. And only one outlet sits directly above a table top. Should be able to change it out no problem.

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              Deepwoodsbutcher
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              Don’t get me wrong, the electrical isn’t finished yet. I’m not the one doing it, so I’m not positive about the plan. The box might have the gfci breakers, I just don’t know myself. I’ll pass along some of your concerns. As it is, there is no power being run since the trailer is unplugged. It’s just a work in progress. We always err on the side of caution with these things as my husband and myself are both safety conscious people. In fact the shop is already equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Everything will be checked and double checked before use.

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                Deepwoodsbutcher
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                A little bit of progress on the shop today. Hit a few snags recently, but we are back on track. I have a beef scheduled for next weekend so we are trying to wrap up the cooler. I think it looks pretty good so far.
                Screenshot_20220703-220345_Gallery.jpg

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                • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

                  A little bit of progress on the shop today. Hit a few snags recently, but we are back on track. I have a beef scheduled for next weekend so we are trying to wrap up the cooler. I think it looks pretty good so far.
                  Screenshot_20220703-220345_Gallery.jpg

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                  cdavis
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                  Deepwoodsbutcher it’s looking great 👍. Are you using the cool bot?

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                  • cdavisC cdavis

                    Deepwoodsbutcher it’s looking great 👍. Are you using the cool bot?

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                    Deepwoodsbutcher
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                    cdavis yes, it’s a coolbot setup. It works great for me. Gets beef quarters below 40*f in less than 24 hrs. The cooler is about 7’x7’ inside, with 6" of foam insulation.

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                    • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

                      cdavis yes, it’s a coolbot setup. It works great for me. Gets beef quarters below 40*f in less than 24 hrs. The cooler is about 7’x7’ inside, with 6" of foam insulation.

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                      Deepwoodsbutcher I really want to build a cooler. Seeing yours makes me want one even more. Thanks for sharing your venture. Can’t wait to see it with a beef in there.

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                      • cdavisC cdavis

                        Deepwoodsbutcher I really want to build a cooler. Seeing yours makes me want one even more. Thanks for sharing your venture. Can’t wait to see it with a beef in there.

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                        cdavis said in Home meat processing shop:

                        Deepwoodsbutcher I really want to build a cooler. Seeing yours makes me want one even more. Thanks for sharing your venture. Can’t wait to see it with a beef in there.

                        Here’s one I did before the panels were in
                        IMG_20200801_210220_320.jpg

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                        • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

                          cdavis yes, it’s a coolbot setup. It works great for me. Gets beef quarters below 40*f in less than 24 hrs. The cooler is about 7’x7’ inside, with 6" of foam insulation.

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                          Deepwoodsbutcher One can only dream to have that type of space. Way to go.

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                          • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

                            cdavis said in Home meat processing shop:

                            Deepwoodsbutcher I really want to build a cooler. Seeing yours makes me want one even more. Thanks for sharing your venture. Can’t wait to see it with a beef in there.

                            Here’s one I did before the panels were in
                            IMG_20200801_210220_320.jpg

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                            Deepwoodsbutcher awesome I like your hanging racks. Thanks

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                            • zbigjeffZ zbigjeff

                              Deepwoodsbutcher One can only dream to have that type of space. Way to go.

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                              zbigjeff thanks. It is above and beyond what I had hoped for. My husband definitely has the mindset that if your going to do it, do it right. I’m really happy with the results.

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                              • cdavisC cdavis

                                Deepwoodsbutcher awesome I like your hanging racks. Thanks

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                                cdavis said in Home meat processing shop:

                                Deepwoodsbutcher awesome I like your hanging racks. Thanks

                                Thank you. We built beam pockets into the wall and found these heavy duty pipes to use as railing. It works well.

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                                • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

                                  zbigjeff thanks. It is above and beyond what I had hoped for. My husband definitely has the mindset that if your going to do it, do it right. I’m really happy with the results.

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                                  Deepwoodsbutcher When it’s 99% done, I would be standing there smiling widely. I know you will also.

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                                  • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

                                    A little bit of progress on the shop today. Hit a few snags recently, but we are back on track. I have a beef scheduled for next weekend so we are trying to wrap up the cooler. I think it looks pretty good so far.
                                    Screenshot_20220703-220345_Gallery.jpg

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                                    Deepwoodsbutcher Nice job, it is getting close.

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                                    • zbigjeffZ zbigjeff

                                      Deepwoodsbutcher When it’s 99% done, I would be standing there smiling widely. I know you will also.

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                                      zbigjeff Absolutely! I can hardly wait.

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                                      • DeepwoodsbutcherD Deepwoodsbutcher

                                        cdavis said in Home meat processing shop:

                                        Deepwoodsbutcher I really want to build a cooler. Seeing yours makes me want one even more. Thanks for sharing your venture. Can’t wait to see it with a beef in there.

                                        Here’s one I did before the panels were in
                                        IMG_20200801_210220_320.jpg

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                                        Deepwoodsbutcher I am impressed. You are able to get enough cooling & freezing with just the window A/C? I need to learn more about all that.

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                                          Deepwoodsbutcher I am impressed. You are able to get enough cooling & freezing with just the window A/C? I need to learn more about all that.

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                                          calldoctoday it does not freeze, but will easily keep my cooler around 36*f. There’s a lot of videos and information on the how the coolbot works. It basically acts as a thermostat that overrides the one in the a/c. It also has a defroster to keep it from icing up. These things are great as long as you don’t cheap out on the insulation.

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