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Offline jrebel

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My walk in cooler is almost done....
« on: August 24, 2014, 09:24:59 PM »
Well I had an extra shed that was either going to be cut up and burned or put to use.....so I decided to make a walk in cooler.  To my surprise it was a lot more expensive than I had originally planned, as most of my projects end up. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  Non the less it will be done in the next 2-3 days.  All that is left is painting the plywood walls and floors, installing the AC unit / coolbot and framing around the outside of the door.  It is not the prettiest thing in the world, but it should work (I hope). 

Can't wait for pics with animals in it.   :tup:

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2014, 09:31:40 PM »
Looks like you'll be ready just in time for the season! Got some serious room in there. I can see the trifecta hanging in there; bull, buck, bear. Be sure to show some pics :tup:

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2014, 09:54:35 PM »
Looks like you'll be ready just in time for the season! Got some serious room in there. I can see the trifecta hanging in there; bull, buck, bear. Be sure to show some pics :tup:

One can only dream..... :chuckle: :chuckle:  I would settle for any of the three you mention.  It is 8/12 (before all the insulation) and has 10 hanging hooks for quarters or halves.  I bought a stainless steel cutting table to put against the back wall for butchering.     

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2014, 01:19:44 AM »
Looks great.

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2014, 08:50:53 AM »
Wow, looks great!

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2014, 09:06:38 AM »
Looks good!
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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2014, 09:09:02 AM »
What are the vertical pieces of insulation up top for?  How big is your AC unit?

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2014, 09:20:04 AM »
What are the vertical pieces of insulation up top for?  How big is your AC unit?

The vertical pieces of insulation were wedged up there to help hold the ceiling tiles while the adhesive dried.  I decided to leave them there for structural support of the ceiling tiles...Last thing I want is for all my insulation on the ceiling to fall down.  My AC unit is 12000 BTU.  The coolbot bot website recommends a 15000 btu but I will not need it down to 38 degrees nor will I be using year around.  I plan only using mine during hunting season.

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2014, 01:55:38 PM »
Nice! That's gonna be real handy this fall. Have you thought of making cured meats, could be fun and tasty......... ;)
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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2014, 05:32:54 PM »
Nice! That's gonna be real handy this fall. Have you thought of making cured meats, could be fun and tasty......... ;)

Never done it....I guess I will have to research it.  I assume you would cure them in a meat cooler?  Any input would be great.

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2014, 05:49:50 PM »
I don't know how I came across this blog, but I have looked at some of these are really want to try some. I haven't had the opportunity to yet...

http://frombellytobacon.com/category/categories/cured-meats/

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2014, 06:25:20 PM »
Nice.
One thing to think about is making the "cooling" portion smaller with a set off double doors to split the room. That way you can have one cool room and one a little warmer for cutting and wrapping.




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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2014, 06:28:36 PM »
Nice! That's gonna be real handy this fall. Have you thought of making cured meats, could be fun and tasty......... ;)

Never done it....I guess I will have to research it.  I assume you would cure them in a meat cooler?  Any input would be great.

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2014, 10:59:52 AM »
Done and it gets cold in their.  I set it at 48 and it was there within 5 to 8 minutes.  Yeahaaaa!!!

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Re: My walk in cooler is almost done....
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2014, 11:25:29 AM »
Tag...
I know our archery Club has talked about getting butchering equiptment and a cold storage unit.
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