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08-25-2012, 12:21 PM #1
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Walk in cooler sizing
I work in HVAC, not refrigeration. But I want to build a walk in cooler to hang deer during early bow seasons when it can still be 90 out. How do I size my cooler? It will be on an insulated concrete slab 2x6 walls foam insulation and 2 vapor barriers. I want to over size it some for a fast pull down. How do I select the proper evaporator? And condenser?
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08-25-2012, 09:41 PM #2
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Go to techumsehs web site. They have a box load calculation tool. Masterbilt has one on theirs too, it will give you btu specs then you can size your evap and condenser from there.
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08-26-2012, 08:42 AM #3
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http://www.heatcraftrpd.com/products/PDF/Misc/EM.pdf
This should keep you busy.FEN
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08-26-2012, 09:04 AM #4
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Why 2 vapor barriers? Only one is needed.
What are your plans for the interior finish? Blood and other fluids will soak into wood.
Oversized equipment leads to humidity issues.
Good Luck
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08-26-2012, 10:39 AM #5
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For my deer dungeon I just used a modified windo shaker, I couldnt see forkin out the dough for refrigeration equipment for what it is. I can pull down to 35-38* in a 8x8 box built similar to what you are building but no slab insulation.
Change stat to a lower temp stat and add a compressor off fan on evap defrost control to a 2-300$ unit and you are good to go.
Just another option, I prefer to put my money in deer habitat on my farm.
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