DIY walk in cooler info

[pyrobow]

We tried using just a light bulb against the thermo. to get around spending the $300. In less than 2 hours we would have a 1/4 coat of frost built up. We went ahead and spent the money and it has been the best invenstment we've made this year.

We were luck, on our lease was an old water tower shed ( 8' * 8') out of clay tile. We got 2" rigid insulation left on one of my jobs and put 2 layers inside. About 1 1/2 hours to get to 45 degrees. We have a total of about $600 in a 8 by 8 cooler (we bought a used ac for $200

[pyrobow]

Dave,

I am in the masonry business. I would not used foam inside the block. the r value is too low and the webs of the block transfer heat.

For a cooler in Oct heat 3 to 4 inches of rigid faom insulation is best. Unless you have a scource that stuff is not cheap.

[Stolle]

Blackjack AKA Wade Kubecka just installed one in their new walk in cooler and it worked like a champ at the Levi Bower hunt a few weeks back.

[gargetter]

how thick was your styrofoam?

3.5 inches

[sixfourhim]

walk in

Running the thermostat outside will not work.I use an electronic temp. control on mine that cost less than a $100.My box stays between 32 to 40 degrees on the hottest days.I built my cooler about 7 years ago,never had a problem.But you do have to rewire unit.

Any way to get me instructions on how to re wire ? I am almost to that point 8x8 walkin 4 " walls. Terry 715-559-4337

[quarterback]

ttt

We seriously need a new cooler at the lease and I'm looking for (cheap preferably) ideas.