Scored a freezer for a Drying/Curing chamber

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• May 22, 2015

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Hi All;

The neighbors sold everything and moved out. I got this chest freezer to convert into a curing and drying chamber.

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• May 22, 2015

I'm thinkin I'm gonna try the light bulb in the paint can for heat first (with a dimmer to tune it).

 

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I am thinking of framing and extension to the top and remounting the cover on it so I can plumb the humidifier from the outside and so I can put a flap covered vent on it without cutting holes. I travel for work and will need to be able to leave it unattended for extended periods while drying.

BTW, It was a hundred bucks and it's only a year old so hopefully it will last a while. I know it came from the big box place and I haven't had much luck with their stuff.

Comments, suggestions, Thanks!

Ralph

 

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No help from me, but I will be watchin.

I want to build one myself.

 

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http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/184861/curing-chamber

Heres a thread I started, it has some good info.

 

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Thanks for the replies and the link.

Ralph

 

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Oh man you're one lucky dude! I've been keeping my eye out for one! I posted a thread a while back and Martin posted his set up using that style of fridge. I'd post the link, but I can't from my phone. Search my threads and you should find it.