Homemade walk in cooler

[2busy]

I'm trying to design a walk in cooler in a enclosed building. It'll be roughly 7' x 7' x 9'. I'll use a air conditioner and a cool bot to cool with. I'll probably use closed cell foam insulation.

Has anyone done this and what recommendations do you have or things learned.

 

[OKRuss]

Personally, I have not. But, there are several threads on bowsite that I've read over the years. Most of those guys would help and answer questions. I googled "bowsite walk in cooler" and got several links. Below is one.
https://forums.bowsite.com/TF/bgforums/thread.cfm?forum=1&threadid=470883

 

[OKRuss]

And one more that seems better to what you mention. https://forums.bowsite.com/tf/bgforums/thread.cfm?threadid=497970&forum=36

 

[kwaynem]

Cool bot works great SIL has one in a old walk in freezer we use it will freeze meat

 

[dennishoddy]

A local deer processor back a few years ago found the box from a bobtail refrigeration equipped truck that was up for salvage. He removed the 8’X12’ insulated box, mounted it on blocks and installed a window unit AC unit.
He kept it at 36 degrees while processing a deer.

 

[Old Noob]

I picked up a cool bot at a estate sale last year but have not used it yet.

 

[HoLeChit]

I suggest giving this a read. Lots of good stuff in here. It wasn’t what I was looking for, but there’s tons of good resources online.

How to Build a Walk-In Cooler for a Small Farm - Free Download

How to build a walk-in cooler for a small farm. This guide shows you how to prevent postharvest loss with a DIY walk-in cooler.

www.storeitcold.com

If I were building a walk in cooler (which I intend to eventually) I would focus on 5 things:

1: insulation, to include floor insulation.

2: seals. Make sure everything is airtight.

3: Thermal bridging.

 

[Mr.Glock]

We built one on a small 5x10 trailer. As calves legs/back/neck were injured in ropings we would gut and de hide and hang ‘em in the trailer to take to the processor. It had a small 10k A/C and kept the meat perfect till able to take to the processor. It worked great for years and years.

 

[2busy]

I'm just in the planning stage. It'll be a slow build

 

[GC7]

What specific temp?