walk in cooler ideas

[DEERMAKER]

Any ideas on 8x8 walk in cooler?
I wont be sensitive to any good or bad points.
Real life experience is preferred or at least direct knowlege greatly appreciated !
I am well capable of construction in general
I want to keep simple if possible, not always practical though
Panels, framing, cooling, moisture?
Would like to pour a pad inside my pole building in a back corner
Any help appreciated, dont want to learn to much on this one for the next one lol
Thanks so much in advance everyone!

Will se for hanging quarters and meat storage in general may process meats inside, may not
I have full service panel in buliding extending from house

 

[DieselTech]

Look for a good running thermoking refrigeration unit off of a reefer trailer. They are diesel powered, but can be converted to a electric with a motor.

 

[SmokinEdge]

I haven’t done it but researching it I think I would go with the coolbot which will make a window mount a/c unit cool down to 34f it’s pretty slick.

 

[indaswamp]

Another vote for cool bot. Get the largest window A/C unit you can find...and use a ton of insulation when building it.... I suggest 2x6 walls....at least were I building it in the south, Like here in Louisiana.

 

[Kvgsqtii]

Came in here to say CoolBot. Lots of great info and guides on their site to do exactly what you are looking to do.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

The guys I used to hunt with have an old ice cream truck box sitting on concrete blocks with a CoolBot...

 

[crazzycajun]

Assuming this is for personal use I would recommend https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glaslin...-Paneling-1-Pack-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836
for the walls possibly the ceiling. Don’t forget the floor drain

 

[Winterrider]

Any issues with humidity freezing up the air conditioner ?
Buddy of mine says that's where he has problems with the coolbot.
Not sure yet what he has for AC unit

 

[Fueling Around]

Put in 4" of foam below the concrete pad. The pad will conduct a lot of cold into the base fill.

Assuming this is for personal use I would recommend https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glaslin...-Paneling-1-Pack-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836
for the walls possibly the ceiling. Don’t forget the floor drain

Get the smooth FRP for the interior. Easier to wipe down.
Floor drain is a must with a plug to keep the cold air from escaping.

Any issues with humidity freezing up the air conditioner ?
Buddy of mine says that's where he has problems with the coolbot.
Not sure yet what he has for AC unit

Most window A/C units don't have a defrost cycle. Only way I know to prevent freeze up is to limit the amount of wet items in the chiller or add a dehumidifier