How To Build A Walk In Game Cooler

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[@NickW.H.]

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[@hanktownsend3506]

That rail you have up to is called unistrut go to your local plumbing supply house and get spring nuts and an I bolt you'll be golden

[@NickW.H.]

I did that very thing.

[@chrispeirce87]

very cool next years project for me.

[@Rattlerjake1]

Just thought I'd mention, a 4 X 8 panel is NOT A SQUARE! lol lol lol lol

[@davidzellers3537]

I do HVAC and Refrigeration. All you had to do was remove the thermostat from your window unit and install a external thermostat. You can find the 110v or line voltage thermostat on the internet for about $20. All you do is run the two wires from old tstat to the new tstat and then set tstat to desired temp. No need for heating tstat bulb. If you can find a older window unit that had r-22 Refrigerant in it you will be better off. The new ones with r-410a won’t get as cold. But you did a good job. By the way It does not over work the compressor. It will still draw the same amps no matter the temp. Also you are looking for medium temp 40-44 degrees will be fine. Get you a strip of rubber to make a sweep and install on bottom of door on both sides it will help with air leakage.

[@larryrobertson3310]

how big BTU window unit would you use

[@joshuaimoe]

David Zellers I have the same question as larry on this one. I would like to build a 8'x8'x6' walk in. What size AC would you recommend?

[@davidzellers3537]

Joshua Imoe A lot of that depends on what your climate is where you leave, try to use a 15k btu or whatever you can get. If it is smaller than a 15k Btu it would work but will take longer to cool. But once it gets down to temp it will not run as much. Insulate, insulate, insulate! Also make sure all is sealed off. You don’t have to insulate the interior with the same stuff used in video. You can use foam board. You can spray foam in the walls instead of using roll insulation. Get a unit that does not use a digital display. All you want is the old style that has knobs! Also run on low or med speed. If you lower the speed of the fan the discharge air will be colder due to slower air speed will be in contact with your evap coil longer. If you lower the speed you lower discharge temp. Samething in pressure, if u lower pressure you lower temperature.

[@joshuaimoe]

David Zellers thank you. You seem knowledgeable on this. I might be back with more questions.

[@davidzellers3537]

Joshua Imoe no problem be glad to help

[@ikesquirrel]

We built ours without a coolbot. We removed the a/c controls and wired in a $20 temp controller. It works great. Less than $500 to build.

[@JustMe-gx4xt]

Which model number temp controller did you use?

[@rgriffith2006]

Great job! You even built the door instead of buying one. I didn't see that coming. I'm going to model what you've done so I can do my own butchering on the farm. Thanks so much for capturing it all.

[@bigd7861]

Was looking into a big walk-in produce refrigerator, but I think this will DEFINITELY work! MUCH cheaper too!!! Thanks!

[@edhorsegolfer4784]

That metal tape is exactly what you wanted to use. I hadn't thought of the foil faced 1/2 inch Styrofoam. Everything else is exactly how I was gong to build mine. Great job. Very encouraging, Thank you.

[@NickW.H.]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@kennethbailey2616]

My son got a used walk-in cooler but the cooling unit was hailed out. He put an A/C and a cool bot. Works great!

[@janetaylor4946]

Fantastic. Especially liked that your whole project was filmed and fast forwarded! Thank you.

[@billgomez3706]

That was an awesome build. I am thinking of building the same thing on my trailer. I do catering and I am always lugging coolers I think this type of fridge would be great. Thanks for the idea!

[@NickW.H.]

No problem i'm glad you liked it. I think it would work great for your catering.

[@docvencil2222]

I wonder what type of generator would be needed and what cost

[@NickW.H.]

I would think you would need 3000 watt or bigger at least that’s what it takes to run my camper a/c

[@ihunt4u2006]

for the rail try to use strut nuts then put some 3/8" allthread through it. with that setup you will be able to move it where you want

[@NickW.H.]

Hey thanks for the info, and thanks for watching the video. I had to look them up, and they will work perfectly.

[@edsmith4414]

Did the same about 10 years ago, mine is 6x6'x9' ceiling. LG12,000btu/Coolbot. I used white fiberglass sheets (Lowes) to finish the inside so I can hose it down. Tile on the floor with floor drain. Found an old cooler door on Craig's List. 4 eye bolts in the ceiling to hang halves/quarters. Small chain ratchet hoist (Harbor Freight) to lift up off a Rubbermaid cart we roll the carcass in on up to the eye bolt. Hog half can go 125lbs, beef quarter can go up to 200lbs, so you need to figure out HOW you're gonna handle them.

[@NickW.H.]

Sounds like a nice cooler

[@terryreid9965]

Great job explaining everything I can't wait to build mine and use the coolbot with mine! Thanks for sharing

[@NickW.H.]

Thank you! I’ve got a few more videos about the CoolBot. I’ve used mine for six years now. Enjoy your cooler!

[@fossilcreekkennels1973]

That’s awesome I’ve been racking my brain trying to figure out how I can build a walking cooler on a budget thanks for sharing new friend

[@NickW.H.]

Hey glad I could help you out. Good luck and enjoy your build!

[@CR-vn3gp]

Awesome job! Total country there. To create a solution for a need with stuff around the house and a trip to the hardware store is great. Will be cool to see some meat hanging in there with some comments on how it is working out and any closing thoughts. Again, great work. Thanks for the post and sharing with us your efforts.

[@NickW.H.]

Oh yeah forsure, I have all the video just need to put it together and upload it.

[@zaappp1588]

Looks good! I had considered trying to get a military unit but I think this would be a cheaper and easier way to go.

[@NickW.H.]

Zaappp !!! They really work great. This is my third year with this unit and I haven’t had to do a single bit of maintenance. In the description there is a link for a discount 20 bucks I believe it is.

[@joshuaimoe]

You can go to any electrical supply house and ask for spring nuts or uni-strut nuts for your rail on the ceiling. They do make some wheels that fit in there but I'm not sure what they would be called. Hope this helps you!

[@NickW.H.]

Thats what I did, thanks

[@cmiller8423]

Hey bud, nice video I am planning on doing something like this except I will be building it for beer so it can be on the backside of my kitchen which is currently the garage so I can have taps right in the kitchen :)

[@NickW.H.]

That's an awesome idea. My brother brews his own beer, and we are planning on building a cooler in his basement.

[@michaelcertalic3869]

Thanks for putting this build on video. Seems like you accomplished this in the most efficient and low cost way possible.I'm going to copy your build. Much appreciated. I live in Montana and feed my family year round on game meat. Wanting to hang it for a good two weeks to get the absolute finest flavors possible poses a problem. During the Glorious Season (hunting) there are times when the outdoor temp. will dip well below freezing then bounce back up. For example this past October it went to 10 below for a week straight then jumped back to 55+ for a week. To keep the meat at that 34-38 golden aging temperature I'd need to add a small heating unit. I can't seem to find one with a thermostat that will turn the unit on at 30 and off at 34. Any thoughts?

[@NickW.H.]

I would check a heat lamp. It might keep it right in that range. Good luck with your build, I love my cooler!

[@sethheath9568]

I did TTH in Wyoming that year. Cool vid man!!

[@NickW.H.]

Right on, I did the Wyoming TTH as well wasn’t a fan of the yellow shirt though. Thanks for watching! You’ll have to check out my hunting videos on my channel.

[@simplysouthern5725]

You can get those track wheels at tractor supply.

[@kennethporst4359]

The best part about a walk in freezer is now you have an reason to go hunting

[@NickW.H.]

Exactly! 😁

[@stonewallpi1]

Very interesting video friend. I thought it would have been a much more difficult process! The CoolBot makes it happen! Can't wait to see you put some meat in that large ice box!

[@MrPaulpithers]

cheers bud . really was looking for a vid on how to make 1 of these . mine will be used to keep crop cool when hervest to take to market . although i wish i could hunt for elk and the such but i dont hunt as its quite expensive to do so in the UK . i have to limit myself to clay pigeon and vermin . goota to love the US and your Guns . Thanks once again from England :)

[@NickW.H.]

Thanks for watching Paul. I hope the video helped, and will give you some ideas. I think it should work great for keeping your harvest fresh. What do you farm? Thats to bad your unable to hunt, it's the best way to provide for a family in my opinion. We are very fortunate to be able to hunt and have lots of guns haha. Thanks again for watching!

[@NickW.H.]

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[@michaelwould]

Great job, I am going to be making one of these but I will use a 14,000 or larger unit, I would run it at about 38% so right on the money with that. I need a little larger size as well maybe 8x8x8

[@NickW.H.]

Awesome! The size of my room was dictated by the size of the unit I already owned. Some day I plan to build a garage, and I'll build a bigger cooler. Thanks for watching, and good luck on your build!

[@NickW.H.]

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[@PrestonCovell]

One recommendation. You are going through all this to keep it cool and age the meat out a little. I would recommend a separate temperature sensor with an alerting mechanism of some sort. My company uses them in our server room to monitor temperatures. We get email alerts when the temp passes a threshold. Just FYI the Blink Camera from Amazon has one built in and connects via WiFi. I have used them in our smaller remote offices and you get the added benefit of a camera.

[@NickW.H.]

I actually have a video on that. So CoolBot has come out with a new controller that is WiFi equipped and you can adjust and monitor temps from you phone. Thanks for the input!

[@Cazador42265]

Awesome job, most meat lockers stopped processing wild game. This would be perfect for the early archery hunt. Just wondering what your overall expense was?

[@josephphelps5696]

Most meat shops/butcher shops , you never get your same meat back. They average all wild game brought in. So you feed your deer oats /field peas/second cut alfalfa hay bales for a month. One shot to kill him, next guy brings his/or hers in. Shot 7 times, chased with that ol pick-up truck, for let’s say 5 miles!!! Hummy good eh!!! That’s why it’s nice to do your own butchering! & a cooler is a must! Nice video you did, Tks for teaching & showing us. Happy hunting/. & remember one shot one kill. Joe Bush Out! From Saskatchewan Canada, you know worlds record white tail deer country!!!

[@arnoldromppai5395]

you nedd a minimum of R25 solid foam or 4 inchs of spray on foam for R25, fiber glass get wet and molds just from the hot and cold and a 6ml plastic sealed on the out side of all walls and roof

[@matthewgreige7268]

Outlet needs to be cgif (up to code for wet conditions too. Control panel for the wires would help as well. I was surprised that he's using fiber board for the floor... all that moisture is going to make that expand and eventually mold. But I really like your comment, you're 100% correct

[@genehicks8746]

...anyone questioning the Cool Bot, I'll lend a comment...we had a donated commercial unit in our camp that failed...we needed a cheaper solution...a new 15K LG a/c and the Cool Bot was our answer...for $750 combined, we have a refrigeration system that does better than the old unit did...with a Cool Bot, if the a/c fails, it's a much more cost effective solution for a limited use set-up like a deer camp...

[@3plecrown]

Great job…would love to anything you would have done different? Maybe add a drain in the floor for easy cleaning.

[@user-wt8cf5vf1j]

God Bless You.... I hope non profits / homeless shelters on a small budget see this video... this is what America is all about... watch out for the woke corrupt gov. officials telling you you need a permit! Great Video..! Home run..!

[@NickW.H.]

Actually the company that makes the CoolBot has sent them to impoverished countries that don’t refrigeration and they use them to store valuable medical supplies. Thanks for watching!

[@stevep6108]

nice job on the walk in .. it makes me crazy when i hear people say" it makes cold air" ...Your air conditioner does not “create” cold air it removes heat from the air, making the air cooler hot air goes to colder air when u open the fridge , your not letting cold air out , your letting hot air IN this is why you feel heat/ hot air in the back of the ac unit - the hot air getting forced out / moved somewhere else

[@jrw0707]

steve p Does it bother you when people say the sun sets and rises?

[@timothypadilla8910]

if you cant find a strong enough washer for an I bolt just make one out of some flat steel or weld a couple together.

[@NickW.H.]

I ended up using a strut nut. It is designed for this rail it works great

[@BlueCollarDIY]

That's awesome. I've been wanting to do this for a long time!

[@L2fish]

This is cool. I would use a line thermostat and have it turn the AC on and off through the power cord. In Mass we hunt in November and December but recently its been unseasonally warm here

[@NickW.H.]

My A/C won’t work like that. If you shut power off it has to be manually turned back on, fan turned up, and temp turned down. The only thing that runs constant is the blower/fan the compressor turns on and off depending on the temp of the room.

[@L2fish]

@@NickW.H. oh true. The new ones are like that. My old one has knobs lol

[@NickW.H.]

If you do buy a CoolBot make sure you check their website for compatibility. storeitcold.com

[@tclodfelter8789]

I'm "laying out" a corner of the garage now! LOL!!

[@NickW.H.]

Right on!

[@wyominged6017]

Great video! This project will be on my to do list.

[@NickW.H.]

Wyoming Ed Perfect! You’ll love it! There is a link in the description for a discount towards a CoolBot if your looking at buying one.

[@kirkdehart7282]

Thank you so much can’t wait to build mine

[@NickW.H.]

Awesome. This link will get you 20 bucks off a CoolBot. storeitcold.referralrock.com/lv1/E3F15006/

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

You need to install a sanitary liner to the cooler. One which can be washed and sanitized easily. NOT PLY or PARTICLE BOARD! I have heard of cedar and oak being used safely without it getting fetid.

[@NickW.H.]

The walls have foam board that has a foil liner on it which repels liquid and is easy to clean. I put a rubbery plastic liner on the floor that I pull out and hose off and clean with bleach.

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

That would do it, Thanks for the update.!@@NickW.H.

[@NickW.H.]

👍

[@nielsonnc]

Poly board is a plastic liner that could be used and caulked

[@oscarchua526]

Fooling the AC is incorrect. It is substituting another temp controller, with higher settings for cooling and a set setting for shutting down the AC compressor, for the original one. Neat mechanism.

[@NickW.H.]

Six years still going strong!

[@markcash2]

I think the temperature differential with the outside makes it easier for your small a/c unit. I moved from Wyoming to SC and find the a/c has to work a lot harder down here. I do like your setup. I need to build one myself.

[@wediafomalazartekie9198]

The problem with this application is if the atmosphere temperature drops below 55 deg.f you won’t be able to maintain the temperature in the cool box! If I were you I’ll install a fan cycle switch to turn off the condenser fan when the compressor head pressure drops below 180 psi.

[@NickW.H.]

I am ok with it fluctuating between say 34 and 38 degrees. With the volume of meat hanging in the cooler it maintains quite well. My biggest thing is I don’t want it above 40 degrees. If the meat gets a little slushy I’m ok with that. Thanks for watching!

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Don't use fiberglass to insulate a cooler. Don't try to seal the outside air tight. The two together are mold problem waiting to happen.

[@edcoffin3514]

Floor drain

[@TheKiltedHomesteader]

Nicely done!

[@nathanielbetteridge4978]

Kirby risk sell square strut washers that would be perfect for that

[@johntexan4165]

Tip: use spray adhesive on the foil tape.

[@leongrubaugh2418]

How come nobody uses 2x6 and sawdust filling ? Buddy built one year's ago no fancy stuff just took an old fridge apart put it back together using the the box as a fridge . Box was 6x8 foot by 7 foot tall. Worked great.

[@NickW.H.]

I was limited on space and I was able to get away with using 2X4’s and save space.

[@nogoogle9063]

What about humidity levels? Doesn't using the AC unit drop humidity levels? Can that be overcome? The cooling part is great, but low humidity will dry out your game and waste good meat. My understanding is you want to keep humidity above 60% and below 90%.

[@BigDmike24]

This may be ok for weekend use if the temp will get below 40 deg. and the walls/ floor covered with aluminum or plastic panels so it could be cleaned and sanitized probably. I would not use this for long term use in a business/restaurant.

[@NickW.H.]

Derek Mikeal Not true, Ive used this cooler up to weeks at a time in mid 80 degree weather. The walls have foam with foil which cleans real easy and I use a plastic liner on the floor that I can remove to clean. Consistent in and out won’t work, the a/c can’t keep up with that.

[@farmerdude3578]

You are the man! Great info here. Thanks

[@66blacksunshine]

Thank you.

[@kennethbailey2616]

Just use screws and fender washers to mount the insulation panels. I’d still glue them as well but a few screws and fender washers will do the trick.

[@NickW.H.]

Yes my brother and I discussed that as an option. So far the glue has held

[@kennethbailey2616]

Wyoming Hunter I’m sure the glue will hold fine, mine has for many years on a garage project. What I was alluding to was that you had mentioned that you had to brace the insulation until the glue had set. I’ve basically used the screws and washers in lieu of braces. In my case the insulation was 8 feet from the floor so bracing would have been difficult. Anyhow, I enjoyed your video and I just may have to make a walk-in cooler as well. All the best this season.

[@NickW.H.]

Oh yeah that makes sense. Honestly to do it over again I’d put plywood on all the walls and then the foam board

[@bucmeister7713]

@@kennethbailey2616 Thought about a small sheet of the wafer board with 2x4's propped against it for the glue to set. Or line it with sheets of thin galvanized sheet metal where impacts may occur.

[@kennethbailey2616]

Wyoming Hunter my middle son just bought a used cooler from a meat shop. The refrigeration equipment was hailed out so he used your trick and put in an A/C and the controller you mentioned in your video. It stays between 36 and 38 degrees. We have deer and antelope hanging in it now.

[@volador2828]

I think you need two cooling units... In case you have are full of food and one unit takes a dump. Imagine what would happen while you stroke out!

[@sundarkkl]

This is great. Did you have to get a town building permit before you started this project?

[@NickW.H.]

Thank you. I live in a small town in Wyoming and I actually live in the county so there is no permit required.

[@ikesquirrel]

We built ours last fall and it has been on most of the time since. It hardly shows on the power bill and it is a huge life saver. No going back after having one.

[@NickW.H.]

Awesome! I get asked all the time about my electric bill and I’ve had the same results. A small well insulated room with no windows and minimal activity really doesn’t work the AC very hard.

[@CleverBryan1]

@@NickW.H. how do you keep your meat from drying out into leather. My humidity goes down to 47% when ideally it would be at 60-80%

[@NickW.H.]

Im it will get a dry thin layer that I just trim off. I aged a deer for 20 days and only had minimal dry meat to trim off. I’m no expert but with higher humidity will bacteria grow more? I know the cooler temp slows bacteria growth.

[@NickW.H.]

When I’ve boned out meat on the mountain I’ll put it in large ziplock bags and that works well.

[@CleverBryan1]

@@NickW.H. well I’ve hung a whole bull for 2 weeks in love you coolroom but my low humidity results in too much drying on the exterior.

[@aminenahal5569]

amazing job , i wonder if you can set it to reach a certain temperature ( between 50 -59 F ) , thank you ^^

[@bucmeister7713]

Pretty sure it can. First time I read about the bot it was to make cooler for florist shop which would probably be in your temp range.

[@davidk.4161]

Thank you for the video. You answered a lot of my questions. Im just wondering if I can hang a cow and goat meat and my deer in there about the same time? Size is on my mind.

[@NickW.H.]

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[@wanduikamau7458]

Wyoming Hunter am thinking of using glass all round do I have to insulate it I want see the inside?

[@1007labubba]

Great video, thanks

[@NickW.H.]

You bet

[@vonmajor]

Will a setup like this get to the right temperature to age beef for an extended period, say 16 to 21 days? Or course I would upsize the unit to accommodate a cutting and packing table. Weather where I live is too erratic during the seasons I would normally butcher animals in. Ditto for hunting season too.

[@NickW.H.]

Yeah it should work just fine

[@simpleman806]

This video showed up in my recommended. Glad it did as an avid hunter myself. I know this video is a few years old. But I have to ask. How is it working for you still, how is the ac unit holding up, any unexpected problems or upkeeps?

[@NickW.H.]

It has worked flawlessly, absolutely no issues. I haven’t had to do anything to the A/C. The only thing I’ve done is rebuild the door to the cooler.

[@SamuelGribley]

Interested in how the “smaller than recommended” unit is holding up. I have a 15,000 btu unit I’m interested in doing this with. Roughly same size room.

[@NickW.H.]

Tyler Matchett I haven’t had any issues at all. It take about 10 minutes to cool down from 70 to 40.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Thanks

[@richardsherwood3725]

I'm I'm the process of building a cool and I'm wondering about vapor barrier? My room will keep produce cool in the summer and will be heated in the winter. Does anyone have any thoughts on this. Thanks

[@tclodfelter8789]

Looks gooder to me! LOL! I think between spray foaming your seams and corners of your frame work and using the metal foil tape everywhere...that SHOULD reduce the condensation QUITE a bit! How's it working so far?

[@NickW.H.]

I make this video in 2016, the cooler runs the same as it did day 1. I’ve never had any issues with condensation other than the one time I slept in it testing out a sleeping bag (there is a video of it here on my channel). Having a live human in there caused the a/c to freeze up. Once I was in my sleeping bag it worked properly.

[@kenadams3951]

Barn door track for roof rack

[@NickW.H.]

Ken Adams It’s actually strut rail for holding wiring harnesses in industrial applications.

[@tedbrinegar982]

you can use roller blade bearings with and axle through a piece of metal plate.

[@rodneywroten2994]

did you end up putting some sort of relief pressure to allow air to return. it would like blowing into a jar you can only blow so much air and you could not get any more in it. maybe I explained myself ok. thanks

[@treyferguson9393]

It would have to be 100 percent air tight to "blow up" would it not?

[@rodneywroten2994]

@@treyferguson9393 I am not saying anything about it blowing up. I was talking about the ac maybe boging down because of so air tight it cant relieve itself. but it must do it through the ac unit itself. thanks

[@treyferguson9393]

Well I guess I was thinking if you blow enough in a jar it might blow up 😂😂😂 guess I misunderstood buddy sorry.

[@rodneywroten2994]

so sorry Mr Ferguson. my intension was not to be a smarty. some time my writing is hard to understand. but what you built is awesome and you would not be still talking great about it if you had problems. have a great holiday season

[@NickW.H.]

Actually the A/C pull air from inside the room so it just recirculates the air.

[@ThunderMountainTactical]

Sweet!

[@wanduikamau7458]

Am planning to use glass all round to see through do I have to insulate the glass wall?

[@volador2828]

Use double pane glass!

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

so did it work? cuz 66 degrees ain't enough to keep meat.

[@NickW.H.]

It’s been working for four years. I get temps in the low 30 if wanted. My regular setting for aging meat is 38 degrees and it stays right there.

[@DavidRamirez-fe5dd]

@@NickW.H. wow I didn't think wall ac units can get that cold. The setting usually maxes out at like 65.

[@jamesclark5551]

I want to do the same thing to a small enclosed trailer and use my generator to run the a/c unit.

[@rhealleblanc1309]

wow buddy you did an amazing job.Do you think you can use anything but an LG air conditioner?how much weight you your rail can stand?Me down here i would use it for deer,but it would be mainly for moose.

[@NickW.H.]

rheal leblanc thank you! Yes you can use other A/C’s Im not exactly sure but I don’t think mine is an LG. The main thing is you want one with a digital thermostat that you can adjust the temp to the lowest temp. Mine goes down to 64. I’ve had two mule deer and an elk hanging in mine all at the same time so it holds quite a bit, I’d say it was around 500 pounds.

[@jeffreymartin6265]

A little over 2 years in, how is that A/C unit working out? Did it get overworked and break or is it still going along okay? That room volume is pretty small. Great build, by the way.

[@NickW.H.]

It’s accually been four year. It still works as good as the day I put it in! Thank you!

[@mrdeadcheck]

That’s the exact size I would like in my shed. After 4 years or so...are you still happy with the cooler? Anything you’d do different aside from using plywood on the inside? Did your AC unit hold up? Thanks in afvance

[@NickW.H.]

I love my cooler, for what it is. The only thing I’ve had problems with is the door over time starts to sag. I’ve rebuilt it a couple times. It still seals good enough but it rubs the floor. The A/C works great haven’t had any issues with it, zero maintenance. Hunting season is getting close so the other day I went out and fired it up just to make sure I didn’t have any issues and it works just as good as day one.

[@rogermcjunkin5963]

Did using the air conditioner increase your monthly bill much

[@stanmashek3085]

good video thanks very much

[@stevetaylor1904]

Are you happy with your door or do you wish you’d bought a purpose made one? Good video. Thanks.

[@NickW.H.]

Hate the door! It’s heavy and over time it starts to sag. I’ve taken it apart twice and rebuilt it and it still sags and rubs the floor but it still seals up good enough. I should build a frame out of steel.

[@CarpenterHunts]

Great video, man. Starting mine this week. Did you really only use one layer of 1/2” foil-faced insulation? My space is small and I don’t feel like I really need R25.

[@NickW.H.]

No, I used regular wall insulation in the walls and celling. The 1/2” foam is just on the inside walls. If your room is small enough and your A/C is big enough you probably don’t need as much insulation. With meat hanging it holds cold temps really easy but empty the a/c has to work a little harder.

[@adamszarzynski3913]

This is great. Do you do anything to control humidity?

[@NickW.H.]

Here in Wyoming I’ve never had issues with humidity.

[@teampeople8524]

Nice job, appreciate it.

[@spyplane3979]

what the helll did u do to make the ac keep blowing cold without shuttoff the compressor?

[@NickW.H.]

The CoolBot has a heat sensor that attaches to the sensor on the A/C. It keeps it warm so the compressor stays on. It also monitors the fins and knows exactly when to tell the A/C to shut the compressor off so it does not ice up.

[@rhealleblanc1309]

Do you think putting a fire rated door is a good idea?

[@NickW.H.]

Not a bad idea if it’s in your budget. My door is homemade and it doesn’t seal perfectly I don’t have issues with the cooler getting cold enough.

[@manicsurfing]

can you run that during the winter?

[@jbb4591]

how is the foil faced insulation holding up to cleaning over time ? would you still use that again vs metal paneling of some type ?

[@NickW.H.]

I would prefer a solid wall but it’s holding up great, only issues are if something falls against it it will dent or get a small hole. I really don’t have to clean it. All the meat that goes in there gets hung on the rail so nothing touches the walls. Only thing I clean is the mat that lays on the floor. I just pull it out and hose and brush it off. I do sweet out the floor from time to time.

[@jbb4591]

@@NickW.H. I always plan to have everything skin and mostly quartered if it’s elk. I am usually able to leave my antelope and deer whole so usually only small drips of blood. I am still debating on that foil faced or just do metal sheets

[@NickW.H.]

Yeah I think you’d be fine if f cost is an issues. If I ever build a new one I might go with something different on the walls. If anything I’d put up plywood and then put the foam board on. I have two walls like that and they are pretty solid. The inside walls don’t have plywood.

[@jcanivan]

Good job building and installing the insulation. Unfortunate;y I had some prob;em with the Cool Bot so I am using the simple Cool Controller that only monitors the temp next to the fins.

[@NickW.H.]

Thank you. What kinda problems did you have with the Coolbot? Mine has worked flawlessly. Did you talk to their customer service? When I bought mine it was missing a piece for the power supply and they were awesome to work with.

[@roryb1989]

This guy has commented on every coolbot video I have watched. He sells a knockoff version.

[@chenelson185]

nice work

[@NickW.H.]

thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@thespig13]

I was thinking of doing one of these in the future but i saw where a guy used a refrigerator instead of a ac unit and just left the door open... what you think about that??

[@NickW.H.]

I have a friend that has a cooler like that. It works good if it cools off at night but it can be hard to get it down to temp. It's worth a try though.

[@GuffeyJon]

If you hung meat in the winter would it get too cold, and freeze the meat?

[@NickW.H.]

It could happen. A little space heater would keep it from freezing though.

[@DavidRamirez-fe5dd]

I have a refrigerator in my garage. I take all the racks out . It'll hold 4 quarters of elk no problem. Way easier and cheaper. No more worrying about meat spoilage can dry age at 40 degrees. Colder if desired. No need for a walk in cooler. Space and money saved also because that ac unit will run constantly especially the newer ones

[@NickW.H.]

Yeah a refrigerator is great. Just make sure you have cool air getting around all the quarters. Don’t wanna trap any heat. I’ve actually had an elk and two deer hanging in my cooler at the same time and it not much bigger than what two refrigerators would be. Actually the fan on the a/c always runs but the compressor kicks on and off.

[@DavidRamirez-fe5dd]

@@NickW.H. True true . i made a plywood jig that keeps em separated. Stack em bone up bone down it keeps the larger half of the quarters from contact. I like you Idea though being able to walk in and hang em on a sliding system. I may consider building one in the future. My fridge does require a bit of moisture control.

[@NickW.H.]

That’s great that you have a way to cool and age your meat. Gotta do what ya gotta do.

[@camilojames1]

thanks for the video hunter, what is the r value for the insulation you used?

[@NickW.H.]

camilojames1 So I'm not sure what the R value is for the foam board but the wall insulation is R11 and it is 3 1/2" thick. The foam is 1/2" thick. It works really well.

[@AnthonyFlores-vq9ji]

I have been looking everywhere for the metal panels you used here? What are they called and where did you find them?

[@NickW.H.]

Are you talking about on the walls?

[@AnthonyFlores-vq9ji]

@@NickW.H. Yes, the textured metal on the walls.

[@NickW.H.]

It’s actually foam board with a foil on one side. Home Depot 👍

[@damonlarimore7581]

I am having a problem finding the foil backed insulation like what you have. I have found some at Lowes that is backed for the outside of the house, but has writing all over it. Where did you find your insulation? Locally? Or did you order it? I found some that is R-1.93 rated. I just like the appearance of your foil. It is clean. I have the room already formed. I have a concrete floor so think I am good there. I live in the Atlanta area. I am not going to use mine for meat, but for urban farming.

[@NickW.H.]

Damon Larimore I picked mine up at Home Depot. I'm not real sure what the R value of mine is. I also like the clean foil look. I hope you can find some. Good luck.

[@NickW.H.]

If your looking to buy a Coolbot us this link for $20 discount! storeitcold.referralrock.com/l/E3F15006/

[@Cumminspower187]

@Wyoming Hunter how hard is it to clean the blood off the floor ? Also would putting in a drain be worth the extra cost ? Im going to be building one and getting ideas, Thanks

[@NickW.H.]

I don’t get any blood on the floor. Everything that goes in the cooler is skinned and quartered. I have a thick piece of plastic that I put on the floor to catch any drips but the meat doesn’t drip very much. Mine isn’t close to any sewer lines so a floor drain wouldn’t be an option. To just run it outside would make it accessible to bugs and flies so I didn’t want that either.

[@Cumminspower187]

Thanks for the replay, do you have a affiliate link

[@NickW.H.]

Sorry it’s taken me awhile to get back to you, I’m on a mule deer hunt in New Mexico and have limited service. Here is a link, it will give you $20 off. storeitcold.referralrock.com/l/E3F15006/

[@jimalbrecht8803]

Too bad we didn't get to see the inside temperature while it was cooling from the outside to see if it really did get to 36 degrees. I guess well have to take your word on it lol. I believe it will like you say. Just would've been a better ending video of you did lol.

[@zvankirk1984]

Maybe i missed it in the comments but how long does it take to get down to your desired temp? Like from that 66 degrees to 37 or 40 or whatever.

[@NickW.H.]

With the size of my cooler it cools down quick. It takes about 10 minutes to drop it to 40 degrees

[@alechueco1]

la lámina en el interior, ¿es la que tiene poliuretano a algo similar? ¿Se puede probar un pequeño frigorífico en ves del A/C. ?

[@NickW.H.]

Sorry I only read English.

[@HomesteadOC]

Looks good, but arent those foam panels pretty wimpy? I think the R value is something like a 4. Maybe another layer of that stuff could make it more efficient?

[@NickW.H.]

The walls selling and floor are insulated. The foam is just another layering the outside.

[@dscrive]

Just to add my two cents, the foam panels are actually a really good idea, it looks to me like they are installed properly and will help prevent outside air from infiltrating into the cooler. also, shiny surfaces, like the foil facing, don't radiate heat very well and should help reduce what heat is getting through the insulation from radiating into the cooler. I don't think the shiny surface will help with convective heat though. Oh, and a third good thing, the layer of foam board creates what is called continuous insulation without it his wall cavities would be R13 with gaps of about R3.5 where the studs are. (2x4's have an R value of roughly 1 per inch)

[@bucmeister7713]

The unit running is what pulls the moisture out as well as cooling the temp. If the room is to efficient here in MS then the moisture levels stay high which is not good. Much like AC for home, to big a unit gives short run times with resultant higher indoor humidity and lower comfort levels. Very humid environment here abouts.

[@makapalatrace8385]

So how has the 5x6 space worked for you? Big enough? Cool bot work long term?

[@NickW.H.]

The size is perfect for me, it cools down in a matter of minutes. I’ve hung two deer and an elk in there all at the same time, so it has plenty of room for me. This year is my fourth year using it and the A/C and Coolbot have held up well, I haven’t had any trouble with either. If your looking to buy a CoolBot this link will get you a $20 discount. storeitcold.referralrock.com/l/E3F15006/

[@Sunnythefarmer]

How much did the construction materials cost

[@hectorperez7655]

just go thermal, get some solar panels, battery backup and presto.

[@truthersdiy9137]

Do you know an alternative to the cool bot?

[@NickW.H.]

I do not, the CoolBot works really good but is a little on the expensive side. But it’s supper cheap if you compare to a commercial refrigeration unit.