New Dry Curing Chamber Build...42cu.ft. stainless double door

[JC in GB]

Well, for some reason Aliexpress will only let me order two items at a time in one day. I'll wait and order more parts tomorrow. Anyone else ever have this issue?

I have never had an issue like that and I order a lot from that site. Strange.

 

[JC in GB]

JC in GB

something like this:
XD-35 Thermoelectric Plate Module Cooling System DIY Kit for Small Space Cooling

60W....should offer enough cooling for dehumidification.

Just what I was thinking for a DIY dehumidifier.

 

[indaswamp]

So, according to the order tracker on aliexpress, first item on order is expected April 24th. Last item May, 24th... gonna be a long wait.

 

[JC in GB]

So, according to the order tracker on aliexpress, first item on order is expected April 24th. Last item May, 24th... gonna be a long wait.

Yeah they usually don't take that long but with current global conditions, deliveries have slowed way down. I will be waiting until the end of April for stuff I ordered in February as well. It is a pain in the butt, however, I can find nearly any gadget I need there.

JC

 

[indaswamp]

So, I had a few parts and supplies arrive that I ordered. Two small pumps, 10' of 5/16" water line, rivet nuts, and I bought the locking casters.

I cleaned the top and removed the goo from the sticky mouse trap. A scraper got 99% of it, acetone got the rest of it.

There are some rust spots on the top (galvanized sheet metal) So I am thinking of cleaning it really well, roughing the surface with steel wool and spraying the top with epoxy enamel spray paint. I may paint the sides too as one side had something corrosive spill on it and the metal is etched (outer sides are aluminum) with splatter marks. Epoxy enamel would be an inexpensive way to clean it up and make it look good. I'm leaning towards black. The front is in good shape, just needs a deep cleaning. And the inside is incredibly clean for an old unit.

 

[indaswamp]

Caster wheels are 4.5" diameter....

 

[indaswamp]

JC in GB offered to make a switch for the thermal electric module. It arrived in the mail today...

This is hands down one of the best forums I have had the pleasure to be a part of! So many helpful people here! Thanks a bunch JC!!! You are awesome!

 

[JC in GB]

JC in GB offered to make a switch for the thermal electric module. It arrived in the mail today...
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This is hands down one of the best forums I have had the pleasure to be a part of! So many helpful people here! Thanks a bunch JC!!! You are awesome!

I am just happy that my skills have helped you further your craft.

I agree that this forum is one of the friendliest and most helpful around.

Looking forward to seeing the build. Particularly the cooling system.

JC

 

[indaswamp]

Drove to Pierce Aluminum Works in New Orleans today to pick up a sheet of 0.050" X 48" X 96" 5052 H32 Aluminum today. I had wanted 0.040" thick and they said they had some, but salesman called me back as I was on my way down to pick it up...all they had on the floor was 0.050". Little thicker than I need but it'll work...

Got the aluminum angle and c channel on order from my boat building buddy, that will arrive early next week. Hope to have the caster tray fabricated next week and have the top and sides of the freezer box painted. Then I can move the unit inside for the build out.

 

[indaswamp]

Heat exchange/fan units arrived today! WOOHOO!!!

Now I can start designing the baffle plate on the back wall!! Yeah! Happy day today!

 

[JC in GB]

Heat exchange/fan units arrived today! WOOHOO!!!
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Now I can start designing the baffle plate on the back wall!! Yeah! Happy day today!

Great news...

JC

 

[pineywoods]

Glad your getting closer to getting everything in so you can get going on it

 

[indaswamp]

Glad your getting closer to getting everything in so you can get going on it

Thanks piney...this project is really giving me a lesson in patience! But now I have some real work I can start on to work towards the finish line. Waiting on the last component to arrive...the heart of the system...the TEM block. I expect it sometime this week....hopefully....

 

[Sven Svensson]

I love all the updates. Keep ‘em coming.

 

[indaswamp]

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The heat exchanger fan plugs. The small plug has 3 wires while the larger plug only has 2. The larger plugs can be daisy chained together parallel.

 

[indaswamp]

I started designing the baffle plate today. First step was to move the shelving brackets up 4" so I could position the racks at 48" and 24" from the floor. This will optimize the hanging space in the unit. I had to make a jig so I could transcribe the holes and move them down 4" on the bracket. Here is a pic. of the brackets with new holes installed to test fit with the shelves...

 

[indaswamp]

I am going to invert the brackets so I can transcribe the holes to the back wall to install rivet nuts. I plan on using one set of holes to mount the brackets and the other set of holes to secure the baffle plate in place.

 

[JC in GB]

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The heat exchanger fan plugs. The small plug has 3 wires while the larger plug only has 2. The larger plugs can be daisy chained together parallel.

Okay, I remember them now. I used the large connectors to daisy chain the fans.

JC

 

[Bearcarver]

Won't be long now!!
And I can't think of anyone who would put it to good use any better!!
Be Back!
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Bear

 

[indaswamp]

Another GREAT day! The TEM peltier chiller blocks arrived today! WOOHOO!!

AND...stopped by the boat shop, the C channel is ready. My buddy has expanded his business 10 fold and has gone from 12 employees 2 years ago to 50 today. They no longer fabricate small boats, all they build now are big boats...offshore push boats and a new breed of offshore high performance high speed Catamaran. The design for his Catamaran was made by the BEST boat designer in the world...been all over the world designing boats and catamarans are his specialty. Anyways, they no longer carry small gauge C channel, but have a new machine to make radius bends and fabricate all their own channel with that machine. He said he would make the channel for me....

1/4" thick plate, 8" X 3" X 31" long. I did the hole layout for the casters tonight and will start drilling holes tomorrow.

Also installed all the rivet nuts for the shelf bracket. should make headway on the roller tray and start on the layout for the aluminum baffle plate. Might get it bent tomorrow....if not then Friday. Gonna be a busy weekend....