<![CDATA[DIY walkin coolers.]]>Hello folks. I’m building my self a walk in cooler. I designed a simple and cheap controler and was wondering if anyone had done it and what advice they might share. I’m planning for at least 8ft.x8ft. x7ft. high.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/3954/diy-walkin-coolersRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMTSun, 06 Jun 2021 01:55:08 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 27 Jun 2021 02:52:39 GMT]]>processhead Just take a picture with your phone and email it to yourself, then save and upload. That’s easier for me.

Joseph 0 Back to the question at hand…I picked up a 10x8 walkin cooler and we put it on a cement slab outside. I run a 15k window AC unit with a coolbot controller. Works awesome, I put metal shelves on one side and we found an old fire escape ladder that we cut to make what looks like monkey bars. So we have the “ladder” running across the ceiling and set up 4 gambrels for deer, no problem, didn’t budge. I’ll see if i can dig up some pics. I had some on here before it got updated, i’m sure my instagram still has them. @black_run_bbq

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/40823https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/40823Sun, 27 Jun 2021 02:52:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:33:42 GMT]]>processhead My buddy did that with their walk in cooler kit they bought for the deer lease. It’s pretty neat little life hack to see work.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39671https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39671Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:33:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:17:45 GMT]]>Joseph 0 said in DIY walkin coolers.:

processhead Sir I haven’t figured out how to put my hand drawings onto the net. I’ll have to get my daughter to show me how to use that silly scanner again.

I don’t have a scanner so, in good light, I sometimes just take a picture of a document and post that.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39585https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39585Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:17:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:26:07 GMT]]>processhead Sir I haven’t figured out how to put my hand drawings onto the net. I’ll have to get my daughter to show me how to use that silly scanner again.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39583https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39583Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:26:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:23:06 GMT]]>craigrice I lucked into a pile of 6inch 5lb. foam insulation and plan to use spray foam to seal it. The vapour berrier would go on the outside. Do you think I should use more?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39582https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39582Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:23:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:41:42 GMT]]>Anyone have issues with coil icing when using a window a/c? The coolbot says this can be an issue and their design has an additional T-stat that cuts off the compressor when the evaporator coil begins to ice up.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39572https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39572Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:41:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:12:32 GMT]]>processhead I am using an ink bird controller for my DIY dry cure fridge

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39567https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39567Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:12:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:49:05 GMT]]>I used a large, 2-ton window AC, that I ripped the controls out of and ran it with an STC-1000 controller, $15 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073QQ2VP2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Takes a little digging around inside the unit to connect, but wiring diagrams are out there, mostly on beer brewing sites! Keeps my 8x14x8 walkin at 36 degrees no problem.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39563https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39563Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:49:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:21:19 GMT]]>built one using the coolbot with a large window ac. My walk in was framed at 8x10x8 and finished out 7’8"x9’8"x7’x8" after insulation. Check out how coolbot recommends it as insulation is very important. I hung and aged a beef for 2 weeks at 35-38 degrees f. and it worked great.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39559https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39559Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:21:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:27:34 GMT]]>I have read about modifying a window a/c unit to operate at a lower temperature and using it for coolers. Not sure about the details on how its done.

After a little checking, I found this article about a “cool-bot” that works with a window ac unit.

I have no first hand experience with this product. http://blog.farmhack.org/2011/08/26/farm-hack-coolbot-walk-in-cooler/

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39557https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39557Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:27:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:13:38 GMT]]>also when you build this go overboard on your insulation and use vapor barrier and surfaces that can be washed and sanitized

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39556https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39556Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:13:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:03:45 GMT]]>I have seen home made coolers at some farm packing houses for produce when I was a truck driver they were noisy using truck trailer refer units , but maybe one from a smaller straight used that could be run with electric might be an option or even an over sized air conditioner I am sure people here have better ideas and experience at this

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39554https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39554Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:03:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:42:26 GMT]]>What are your plans for the cooling unit?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39552https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39552Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:42:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:41:41 GMT]]>I agree the more you have in height the better if you have it available to use

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39551https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39551Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:41:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 20:41:41 GMT]]>I’ll second the recommendtion to go higher, and even suggest 10 feet for at least part of the ceiling. I butcher hogs regularly, and my hanging rail is at 7’6". I ALWAYS wish it was at least a foot higher, and two feet would be better. It makes it easier to get to the carcass to cut it down, or get it on a table for butchering.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39549https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39549Sun, 06 Jun 2021 20:41:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DIY walkin coolers. on Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:18:52 GMT]]>Joseph I would go ahead and make it 8ft high as well. We built a cooler this past season for processing deer business and we used 4x8 foot sheets of insulation, made the job much quicker, and no waste which will save you money.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39539https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39539Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:18:52 GMT