My walk in cooler is almost done....

[Kc_Kracker]

might i suggest instead of painting use something that can easily be hosed off and not soak up blood juice etc so its doesnt become your stank box! That way, on the really really hot days I can come over and we can sit in there and drink beer and play poker 

[jrebel]

might i suggest instead of painting use something that can easily be hosed off and not soak up blood juice etc so its doesnt become your stank box! That way, on the really really hot days I can come over and we can sit in there and drink beer and play poker 

I hope to add garage floor finish / paint to it soon, but hunting season is upon us and time is running real thin.  Until I can accomplish that I have painted with paint I already had and I will lay a tarp down under any hanging animals.  The painted surface should offer protection for minor clean ups.   

[elkoholic1]

 

[Kc_Kracker]

im not a heat person so in the summer id live it in

[jrebel]

what is the ideal temp for a meat hanging cooler?

[bobcat]

I'd say about 38 degrees.

[jrebel]

I'd say about 38 degrees.

Really....that cold.  I was thinking 40-45 degrees would store game for up to a week with no problem.  It is interesting to read on the internet as opinions vary so much.....the common theme is under 50 and higher than 35. 

 

[Curly]

Proper aging begins as soon as rigor mortis ends-and this process is definitely not controlled rot. Rot is zillions of bacteria eating the muscle cells, their waste products creating the familiar stench of decaying flesh. Bacteria attack only after meat is exposed to the air, and bacterial rot is accelerated by higher temperatures. It doesn't happen at all if the meat is frozen. To properly age your deer, you must keep it at temperatures above freezing and below about 40 degrees. This holds bacteria (and rot) at bay, allowing natural enzymes to do their work.

Deer Hang Time - Field & Stream

[Kc_Kracker]

44 degrees. at 42 my fridge starts to ice up food and freeze milk. thats my 

[Vulcan]

 

[Blacklab]

Looks great 

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Your Meat Hanging Shed turned out awesome!

[Curly]

44 degrees. at 42 my fridge starts to ice up food and freeze milk. thats my 

You might need a new thermometer if milk is freezing at 42 degrees.

[Stickerbush]

Sweet, is that a regular ac unit?

[jrebel]

Sweet, is that a regular ac unit?

Yes, it is a 12,000 BTU window AC unit.  The coolbot allows it to cool below 60 degrees.  So far it is working really well, but it is still the first day.