CoolBot Powered Mobile Walk-in Cooler
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Take your walk-in cooler on the road! Our step-by-step video goes through the process building your own portable CoolBot powered mobile walk-in cooler. Please visit StoreItCold.com for more information about our trailer build.
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Don't have time to build your own? Visit our partner, American Trailers of the Carolinas, to get a quote on a professionally built CoolBot mobile cooler.
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Wrong. Insulate the ceiling BEFORE the walls, that way the walls hold up the edge of the ceiling. This is common knowledge on earth.
Hi there, thanks for reaching out and for the tip. Insulating the ceiling first works as well.
@@Storeitcold It's the only logical way. The same way drywall is installed, ceiling first. Correct your install videos.
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Wow. This is awesome
Thanks for the instruction. I make the note in my notebook
Hi, can I use my portable 12000btu Ac with window ducting with coolbot? It would be a lot easier to use with my trailer .
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, portable A/Cs are not compatible with the CoolBot. We would recommend a window or mini split unit. Please email us at hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions.
Would installing a drain be worth the extra cost, my concern is blood getting on the floor from hanging deer/hogs
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. You can install a drain, just make it as small as you possibly can and get a tight fitting plug for it to prevent any cold air from escaping. If you have any other questions please email us at hello@storeitcold.com
@@Storeitcold So how do you recommend cleaning the floors?
@@tclodfelter8789 , thanks for reaching out. Cleaning the cooler floor with a mop works well. We advise staying away from power washing or using a super wet mop as you don't want any water to get between your panel seams. If you have any other questions please email us at hello@storeitcold.com
Is this possible to do with a cargo van?
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. We have had customers create coolers in cargo style vans. Please fill out our Cooler Construction Advice form and our customer support team will help you with your build. www.storeitcold.com/cooler-construction-advice/
How sturdy is the roof for hanging and setting up a hook system?
Hi Benjamin, thanks for reaching out. The roof of the trailer is not load bearing so our solution was to build a stand in the cooler that is anchored on the floor. You can set a shot of it at 5:53. Email us at hello@storeitcold.com and we can walk you through how we did it.
What are the required BTU's for a 8x4 Trailer?
Thank you.
Hi, thanks for reaching out! It depends on the temperature and height of the ceiling. We have an online calculator to help you establish the size of the A/C needed in your space for your desired temperature:
www.storeitcold.com/ac-calculator/
Your video instructs to install two 2 inch thick insulation sheets and then 3/4 plywood for the floor and your video casually shows how to install the "coated" screws. However, I can't find the screws in your video that clears 4 and 3/4 inch floor.
Where do I buy the 5.5 inch primeguard exterior screws shown in your video?
Hello Cliff, thank you for reaching out. We would recommend "Power Pro 48618 Wood Screws, #10 x 6", Premium Outdoor Deck Screws" or something similar for your build. These can be found online or at hardware stores. Please contact us at hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions.
Have you tried using solar energy to power coolbolt units? I am very interested. Thank you.
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. We have limited experience with solar applications but do have some customers out there powering their CoolBot coolers that way. Email us at hello@storeitcold.com for more information.
The starting current of compressor is over 3 times than working current, you need big inverter for solar energy, I have the new design which we do not need inverter, we can discuss more if you are interested in
Any possibility to make a freezer one? I need it cold enough to store ice cream, about 0 F. Thank you
Hi Gavin, thanks for reaching out. The CoolBot can only maintain refrigeration temperatures, anything lower than that will freeze up the A/C. For a freezer, you'll need to purchase a commercial unit. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Could this be duplicated within a steel storage shed?
Looking for a way to create an additional floral cooler on the exterior of a floral shop.
Hi Vanessa, thanks for reaching out. Yes, you can convert your shed into a walk-in cooler. Visit our website for a video and guide to get started on your build. If you have any other questions you can contact our team at 888-871-5723 or hello@storeitcold.com.
www.storeitcold.com/build-it/room-shed-style-cooler/
Why did you decide to use contact cement instead of standard vinyl flooring adhesive? Also, how the heck did you initially get the floor in place with glue on both sides? Did you step on the glue? Or have someone suspended mission impossible style?
Hi there, thanks for reaching out! We originally used vinyl flooring adhesive but it did not stick well and bubbled. The contact cement worked much better in our situation. As long as you've got your flooring securely glued you should be good. As far as spreading the glue, having a tall person with a very long wingspan helps!
Email us at hello@storeitcold.com or call us at 888-871-5723 with any other questions.
good ideal IF you want to knock your compressor out. Running at low temps on an ac unit will eventually send liquid to the piston....NOT GOOD!
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. Compressors on modern AC units are now scroll compressors (for increased efficiency) and have built-in suction line accumulators. Scroll compressors don't have pistons and can handle potential "flooding" well - as opposed to their reciprocating counterparts that were previously used. This was already observed and reported (as a plus) when using modern window ACs for cooling purposes back in 2009 in the report done by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority on the CoolBot. You can read that report here and please email us at hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions.
storeitcold.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NYSERDA-CoolBot-Report-May-09.pdf
Could this design be modified, to make this a mobile walk in freezer, rather then cooler?
Hi Tom, thank for reaching out. We have yet to break the freezing barrier! But to be fair, we haven't been trying at all. The CoolBot uses a window air conditioner to get our coolers down to 34F, they are unable to get to freezing temperatures.
For a walk-in freezer, you will need to go with a traditional HVAC system. However, if you figure out an alternate way to make it work, let us know! We'd love to hear it.
Where did you purchase the insulation.?I am having a problem finding the R25.
Hi Marvin, thanks for reaching out. Most hardware stores carry rigid foam insulation. The R value of each layer builds, so you'll need to source enough boards to get you to R-25. For example, if your hardware store carries 2 inch thick R-10 boards and 1 inch thick R-5 boards, you'll want two R-10 boards and one R-5 board to get you to the recommended R-25. Learn more on our website and email our team at hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions.
www.storeitcold.com/build-it/insulation-selection-installation/
Can I just buy one already made?
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. You can purchase a turnkey mobile unit from our friends at American Trailers of the Carolinas.
www.storeitcold.com/american-trailers/
About how much do you need to spend on building materials for a 5 or a 25 foot trailer? I would really appreciate any information
Hi there Aidan, thanks for reaching out. For reference, this trailer was 10' x 6' and the materials (insulation, air conditioner, etc) cost $2,208. We don't have a price on the trailer, the person we worked with purchased it themselves.
Please email us at hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions!
@@Storeitcold thank you so much that really helps a lot !
if the trailer is not going to be mobile (will never move from the spot its parked), do you think it would be fine to use a standard window air conditioner mount (off of amazon) rather than constructing a frame?
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. If you have no intention of moving your trailer, your proposed plan makes sense. Make sure that the A/C mount is anchored to a secure and sturdy part of the wall of the trailer.
Reach out to us at hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions!
@@Storeitcold ok thank!
Could you give some recommendations for shelving?
Hi Brett, thanks for reaching out. We did not put any shelving in our mobile cooler, but in our shed style cooler we purchased storage racks at our local hardware store.
We recommend using standing racks rather than trying to screw into the wall. Your cooler should have a minimum of four inches of insulation, making it very difficult to try to attach a shelf to as you would need a very long screw to reach the studs.
Call us at 888.871.5723 if you have any other questions!
can you make a video talking about insulating the doors please and thanks
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately at this time no video has or will be made specially for door insulation. That is a very good suggestion thought!
We do however go over it briefly in our DIY Indoor Cooler installation video which you can find HERE
: ua-cam.com/video/TEqJJhGzMxs/v-deo.html
We recommend an insulated exterior door that will have an outward swing. Make sure it has weather sealing and make sure not to damage the sealing during installation. Also, plastic curtains at the entrance will help keep some of that cool air inside while the door is opened.
Email hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions!
is there a way store it cold can help me with figuring the number of foam boards and FRP's for a trailer?
Hi there, thanks for reaching out! Happy to help with your build, please fill out our "Cooler Construction Advice Form" and we'll send over information specific to your build. www.storeitcold.com/cooler-construction-advice-form/
How do you hang the meat or do you have to use shelves
Thank you for reaching out. We built a gamble system to hang the meat because it allowed us to support the most weight. Shelves will work too if they are freestanding; because the walls of the trailer have four inches of insulation we could not install weight bearing shelves.
If you have any other questions please call us at 888.871.5723 or fill out our Cooler Construction Advice Form and we'll reach out to you! storeitcold.com/cooler-construction-advice-form/
Don't try to run your ac off your car battery. If you go through all the trouble for a nice mobile cooler, use solar and a battery bank or a generator. Don't ruin your car battery.
Hi Toby, that's a good recommendation. A healthy battery and alternator are a must for this so it is always recommended to check with your mechanic the condition of yours. Many users that only need to run their "small" A/Cs (10K or smaller) have good results with an inverter, as long as they choose a good quality one and the cooler is not a 24/7 necessity. A generator is highly recommended for applications that will require the A/C to run for long times or for A/Cs bigger than 12K.
Please email us at hello@storeitcold.com if you have any other questions.
What size trailer is that? 5'x8'? And what was the total cost for the whole build? Thanks
Hi Forrest, thank you for reaching out. The trailer was 10' x 6' and the materials (insulation, air conditioner, etc) cost $2,208. I don't have a price on the trailer, the person we worked with purchased it themselves.
Oh nice! Thanks for the reply appreciate it.
@@Storeitcold $2200 is only the materials? How much is labor?
@@evisdaison8394 Thank you for reaching out. We, the CoolBot team, built this ourselves and did not hire a crew. It took us about four days to outfit the trailer and that included stopping to film and take pictures. We hope this helps. Please email us at hello@storeitcold.com with any other questions.
Can coolbot be installed on 20 oe 40 ft container??
Hi Sergio, thanks for reaching out. You can use the CoolBot system on a 20 or 40 ft container, you just need to make sure you get the correct size A/C units. Email us at hello@storeitcold.com or fill out our Cooler Construction Advice Form and we'll help you get all set. www.storeitcold.com/cooler-construction-advice-form/
Literally one minute into the video they say that you can,
I did this, but my ac unit kept breaking on the road... Any solutions? Thanks
Hi Tyler, so sorry to hear that! Call us at 888.871.5723 or email us at hello@storeitcold.com and our team can help you out.
Tyler, did you ever get your issue resolved?
Ok