Building Our Refrigerator Box with Vacuum Insulated Panels (Part 1)

Book 1, Chapter 61- First off, I want to apologize to my family and co-workers for the nature of this week's thumbnail. Everyone else, please enjoy my butt. This probably won't happen again. #yetibutting
Last week we gave you a little teaser on our refrigeration setup... this week, we're diving in FULL MONTY! Building our own ice box from scratch by using vacuum insulated panels, foam two ways, fiberglass, and you guessed it... that magical goo we know and love... epoxy!
Hang tight as we make our way through building a box better than a YETI.
Cheers!
-Kell & Chris
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[@nadnosneb]

I'm fairly sure there is a law against bait and switch.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

There probably is and I genuinely feel bad for abusing it. However, I also feel like this could be a fun experiment 🤔

[@nadnosneb]

It is a nice thought.

[@hugoh.9694]

I was just scratching my head wondering "Ummm. What did I just watch and how the F did I get here?" (Smh)

[@brianjones8673]

I swear I was looking at vacuum insulation but the thumbnail certainly looks Interesting

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Nothing wrong with a little click bait!

[@joekent6576]

LMAO same here. I can't get past the price of premade VIPs, so I look up diy VIPs and BAM. My wife is the one that specifically pointed this video out, as if I didn't notice.

[@ubacow7109]

For future reference dont use regular or big gap filler foam, it will expand unevenly and aggressively. Poly foam in a can can expand between 30-70psi, You should use the low expansion window spray foam instead since it will still give you the seal but will not deform as aggressively its still closed cell, but the foam itself is a little softer. Another good option - if your local stores carry is spray construction adhesives or subfloor spray foam adhesive, which are both low expansion foams but much higher density and stick to just about everything extremely well.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Thanks! That is solid advice. It was a little alarming how it expanded during the process.

[@clauddish]

thank you very much for sharing this very very informative video

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

You bet 😅

[@wild-radio7373]

This is exactly what I was needing :) almost didn't watch it because of the tacky thumbnail.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Can appreciate that 💯

[@ErikMeike]

🪄✨ Made with SummarizeYT ​0:04 - Importance of food storage ​0:18 - Purchasing additional refrigeration options ​1:28 - Bid on vacuum insulated panels for refrigeration unit ​2:19 - Prefabbed vacuum insulated panels found online ​3:02 - Plan to use double layer of vacuum insulated panels for optimal insulation ​3:15 - Building a box to protect and suspend the panels ​4:00 - Roughing up the surface of the panels for better adhesion ​5:26 - Fiberglassing the panels for added strength ​6:08 - Cutting and installing insulative board for cushioning ​7:04 - Building the box for the refrigerator ​8:02 - Ensuring a secure installation with epoxy adhesive and foam backing ​8:37 - They use foil-backed butyl tape to seal the joints and seams. ​9:05 - They apply a spray foam to fill the gaps and cracks in the insulation. ​10:01 - The next step is to fit the insulated panels into place, fill the gaps with rigid foam, and add a protective layer of fiberglass insulation. ​11:14 - They cut a recess in the floor to accommodate the refrigerator unit. ​14:45 - They build a lid with hinges and a gas strut for easy opening and closing. ​17:02 - Part two of their series on building a box that keeps things cold is coming soon.

[@lionelfaure119]

personally totally approve the thumbnail :)

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Yeah?! I got to take those pictures....

[@dboboc]

Yeah, she’s a real class act.

[@zee4265]

Ah yes, men of culture. We meet again my brothers.

[@douglundy5755]

so great to know this source of cheap vacuum panels which I want to use as a means of sound proofing my engine compartment. And for food storage on boats you need to learn about pickling and vinegar because freezing is WAY overrated for meat, vegetables and fish and anything but just beverages and fresh stuff, lettuce and salad greens. You will find that pickled meat is delicious and even great raw instead of needing cooked. You probably know about it if you are experienced sailors,

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

I’m so glad you suggested that. I LOVE PICKLES AND PICKLED THINGS (Kell) Chris also bought me a vacuum sealer for my birthday a few years ago that we should really start experimenting with as I only have experience with canning. Good luck with your engine room project! What are you running?

[@trevhedges]

Wow guys, that is a really cool box! 😂.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Thanks Trev! We have a lot of pride in our box. If you got it, flaunt it. Right?

[@wuola92]

If it gets you more views by all means! Great content as always. Keep it up

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Thank you! So far, we haven’t blown up, BUTT maybe it’s a long game 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MrBiron1]

Smooth on for gasket

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Intriguing! Which product?

[@Retired-nohurry]

Lots of planning and work on this project.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

And it never seems to go to plan 😉

[@Retired-nohurry]

P.s. tell Chris he looks good in black and teal.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

@@Retired-nohurry don’t give him any ideas!!

[@Retired-nohurry]

I see what you are doing. It's a thumbnail marketing comparison.Two weeks ago it both butts, this week yours and next week Chris's.

[@captainborchik3141]

Hello, how is the fridge performs???

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

The insulation works great! The condenser is a little too undersized for freezing such a big box but as a fridge it's swell.

[@rosstaylor3927]

The video says 1 year old. How did it work out so far?

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

It's working well! It runs about a third of the time. We put a insulated partition and half of it holds freezer temperatures in the single digits Fahrenheit, and the other half holds cold refrigerator temperatures in the upper 30s.

[@ProspectingMonkey]

Question? 2 dometics + I home made fridge. Where is the Kegaratetor going? 🤣🤪

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

There's gotta be room in the bilge!

[@Bit-while_going]

Did you ever finish this?

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

We did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJycoHh8ediHhNU

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

Absolutely did NOT want to click on this because of the thumbnail, but needed the information. Grateful for that, but can't support this channel.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Well it's a good thing you didn't watch part 2!

[@russgaulke1364]

Super nice thumbnail but your kids might need some mental health counseling from this in the future. I wish my mom looked that good.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Thanks Russ! But, you’re right, HOLY AWKWARD

[@tianjohan4633]

Your idea was great, plan and execution, I don't know about that. I would've done it different.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

What a helpful comment...

[@tianjohan4633]

Dude I hope you insulated the lid otherwise, you waste a lot of time and money.

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Thermoscience, my friend.....