Building a built-in refrigerator
 

I want to build a built in refrigerator all in stainless on the inside
and with the compressor situated outside the house.

Building the case, installing shelving and plumbing I would do myself
and then have my AC man do the final hook up on the refrigeration. I'm
looking for leads to compressors, doors, latches, stainless wire
racking, temp controllers, fans etc. If there were anyone that has had
any dealings with building a refrigerator and could post some link it
would be appreciated.

"Al" wrote in message
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I want to build a built in refrigerator all in stainless on the inside
and with the compressor situated outside the house.

Building the case, installing shelving and plumbing I would do myself
and then have my AC man do the final hook up on the refrigeration. I'm
looking for leads to compressors, doors, latches, stainless wire
racking, temp controllers, fans etc. If there were anyone that has had
any dealings with building a refrigerator and could post some link it
would be appreciated.

Better check with an commercial refer man. I have seen and connected up lots
of remote units for commercial kitchens. I know that there is an limit for
the lines of an given size. I know that there are some height issues with
the oil in the system.
Not knowing your load or how you plan to do this I would only be guessing.
You could have some issues if your installing an freezer as well. It might
be better to consider an scratch and dent model and remove the compressor
and install that in your custom cabinet. Or maybe pick up an used Sub Zero
with the remote unit on top

"Al" wrote in message
om...
I want to build a built in refrigerator all in stainless on the inside
and with the compressor situated outside the house.


Unless you are in a rather mild area, this may be a prbblem. Refrigeratin
units are not always uited for very cold environments.

Check out suppliers of commercial units for your needs. Hussman and a few
others specialize in walk in cooler equipment.

"RE Quick Transit" wrote in message
om...


Unless you are in a rather mild area, this may be a prbblem. Refrigeratin
units are not always uited for very cold environments.



I better pass that info on to the company that did the refer on the new
restaurant jobs we just did the HVAC for. The condensing units for all the
refer are outside, on the roof, in North Dakota. Should be a cold enough
enviroment!
Greg

Hi Greg, hope you are having a nice day

On 31-Oct-04 At About 00:30:34, Greg O wrote to All
Subject: Building a built-in refrigerator

GO From: "Greg O"

GO "RE Quick Transit" wrote in message
GO om...
Unless you are in a rather mild area, this may be a prbblem.
Refrigeratin units are not always uited for very cold environments.


GO I better pass that info on to the company that did the refer on the
GO new restaurant jobs we just did the HVAC for. The condensing units
GO for all the refer are outside, on the roof, in North Dakota. Should
GO be a cold enough enviroment! Greg

You are correct Greg but in all fairness you need to add the cold ambient
controls for any a/c or refrigeration unit to run in cold weather.



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"Greg O" wrote in message
Unless you are in a rather mild area, this may be a prbblem.
Refrigeratin
units are not always uited for very cold environments.



I better pass that info on to the company that did the refer on the new
restaurant jobs we just did the HVAC for. The condensing units for all the
refer are outside, on the roof, in North Dakota. Should be a cold enough
enviroment!
Greg

He did say "not always". Some HVAC units are designed for extreme
temperatures, others are not. It would be prudent to at least ask the
question.

"Al" wrote in message
om...
I want to build a built in refrigerator all in stainless on the inside
and with the compressor situated outside the house.

Building the case, installing shelving and plumbing I would do myself
and then have my AC man do the final hook up on the refrigeration. I'm
looking for leads to compressors, doors, latches, stainless wire
racking, temp controllers, fans etc. If there were anyone that has had
any dealings with building a refrigerator and could post some link it
would be appreciated.

This is Turtle.

If you build it yourself the cost of the refrigeration unit is going to be near
buying a reach in refrigerator for stores. You can get a second hand two door
refrigerator with condenser unit under or on top of the unit which can be taken
out door and run the tubing and electric to it and work fine. these second hand
refrigerator sell for about $500.00 and the refrigeration work would run you
about 2 to 3 hundred dollars. These refrigerators are all stainless Steel inside
and out. Building one is going to be a pain in the behind.

TURTLE

"This is Turtle. If you build it yourself the cost of the
refrigeration unit is going to be near buying a reach in refrigerator
for stores. You can get a second hand two door refrigerator with
condenser unit under or on top of the unit which can be taken out door
and run the tubing and electric to it and work fine. these second hand
refrigerator sell for about $500.00 and the refrigeration work would
run you about 2 to 3 hundred dollars. These refrigerators are all
stainless Steel inside and out. Building one is going to be a pain in
the behind.
TURTLE"

Do you know of a brand, or model? I know what you mean, but I am not
sure where I would buy one and what would be easy to remove the
compressor. The outdoor unit (compressor) will not be in use during
cold weather. The project is for a seasonal cottage. No damage will
be done to the compressor, and fan by just leaving it in the cold
(covered), i would assume.