Commercial fridge build

[Moot106]

Here's the start to my first fridge. I gutted the inside, built a framework from 1in angle iron, insulated with rock wool, lined inside with 14 gauge steel. I put a wall in the center so I can do 2 different cooks at once.
This is how it looks so far.

 

[motocrash]

Cool Moot! Dual fuel or same in each chamber?

 

[Moot106]

I got 2 5000w heating element kits from sausage maker. Got 2 controllers from auberins to run them. I'm thinking about using the smoke generator from smoke daddy or build an external box to put chips in.

I got hooked up with a butcher and I'll do all his hams and bacons in it.

If I quit screwing around I might be able to fire it up by next week at this time.

 

[motocrash]

Nice man.Can't wait to see some smokes!

 

[Moot106]

Me too. I've put a ton of money in this thing in a very short period. Would have been nice to have more notice that I had to start building. My buddies smoke guy said he wanted out so I need this thing done ASAP.

On the positive side I don't think I could buy one this size for the money I'll have in it

 

[crazzycajun]

Very similar to mine wished I would have thought about separating mine I too use electric so didn’t replace the insulation. I use a amazn tube smoker and use floor heating registers in the side for vents mmm bacon.

 

[Moot106]

What did you use for elements? This one is about 20cuft per side. The 5k elements might be a little big but I figured better to big than to small.

I should get a lot of use out of this. Other than ham and bacon I have a wedding to cook for this summer and come deer season I should get pretty busy.

 

[crazzycajun]

I’ve only cold smoked in mine so I have a couple of 1500w hot plates with digital thermostat

 

[Moot106]

Getting closer. Still have to insulate and line the doors, wire it up and build some racks.

 

[motocrash]

Coming along nicely.

 

[Moot106]

Doors and grates are done. Starting the smoke box next

 

[crazzycajun]

Nice work can’t wait for the trial run

 

[Moot106]

Almost done. Fired up one side yesterday. Gotta plumb the chimneys through the wall tomorrow and and wire up the left side

 

[motocrash]

Killer!

 

[dr k]

Looks great!