Home meat processing shop
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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.
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.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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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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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.
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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.
Deepwoodsbutcher it’s looking great
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Deepwoodsbutcher it’s looking great
. Are you using the cool bot?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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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.
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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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.
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
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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.
Deepwoodsbutcher One can only dream to have that type of space. Way to go.
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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
Deepwoodsbutcher awesome I like your hanging racks. Thanks
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Deepwoodsbutcher One can only dream to have that type of space. Way to go.
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 awesome I like your hanging racks. Thanks
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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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.
Deepwoodsbutcher When it’s 99% done, I would be standing there smiling widely. I know you will also.
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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.
Deepwoodsbutcher Nice job, it is getting close.
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Deepwoodsbutcher When it’s 99% done, I would be standing there smiling widely. I know you will also.
zbigjeff Absolutely! I can hardly wait.
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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
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.
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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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.
Deepwoodsbutcher Thank you, I really appreciate that. I have been thinking of building a processing house for years & that might help, although I would like a freezer section too perhaps. I would probably consider a typical exterior finish to stay in context with the house, lots of air circulation, plenty of Styrofoam type insulation, probably epoxy painted concrete slab on grade for the floor, & RFPs (Marlite) for the wall & ceiling finishes. Then though I wonder if after all that, I would just be better trying to find a good used walk in that someone is moving out. I have heard there are good deals to be found out there if you are patient & ready. Thanks again, I really appreciate it.
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Deepwoodsbutcher Thank you, I really appreciate that. I have been thinking of building a processing house for years & that might help, although I would like a freezer section too perhaps. I would probably consider a typical exterior finish to stay in context with the house, lots of air circulation, plenty of Styrofoam type insulation, probably epoxy painted concrete slab on grade for the floor, & RFPs (Marlite) for the wall & ceiling finishes. Then though I wonder if after all that, I would just be better trying to find a good used walk in that someone is moving out. I have heard there are good deals to be found out there if you are patient & ready. Thanks again, I really appreciate it.
calldoctoday yeah, you can find pretty good deals on walk-in coolers. Because of our township, we can’t have another out building because we have a garage. So we built custom on the trailer. It was a work around. We would have probably have put up a prefab cooler inside the garage, but the in-laws had it full of their stuff.
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calldoctoday yeah, you can find pretty good deals on walk-in coolers. Because of our township, we can’t have another out building because we have a garage. So we built custom on the trailer. It was a work around. We would have probably have put up a prefab cooler inside the garage, but the in-laws had it full of their stuff.
Deepwoodsbutcher I understand.
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calldoctoday yeah, you can find pretty good deals on walk-in coolers. Because of our township, we can’t have another out building because we have a garage. So we built custom on the trailer. It was a work around. We would have probably have put up a prefab cooler inside the garage, but the in-laws had it full of their stuff.
Deepwoodsbutcher There’s always a workaround to make others scowl at your ingenuity.
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