s2 x 400W solar panels, 12V lights/extractor in bathroom/rangehood/water pump. Inverter for 3 x double plug sockets internally plus for the ignition for the gas califont and the circulation pump for the underfloor heating
I buy them as 'non-operating' reefers, though have thought about how to repurpose the radiator elements as a water heating option.....maybe on the next plan! Also, I like that the storage space is freed up for all the utilities to be placed without encroaching on the main space, meaning that it's one integral unit within the original footprint.
@@naturalassets9413 oh that makes sense. I saw the interior design and it seemed really thoughtful and practical while also somewhat minimal. it looks like you're doing an awesome job!
that's how much they cost to build depending on what work you can do yourself. Most of what I use is 2nd hand - that's what I enjoy most is the repurposing/upcycling of joinery, fixtures, fittings and furniture, plus off grid gadgets and creative bits and bobs
$50,000?!! Really?.. in the UK u can get these insulated containers for £2,000, I'm struggling to see where the you came up with the $50k, I'd say you have spent $10k at most on that thing 😂😂🤡
more like $75K now, but for your education....the big ticket items are: non operating reefer 11K, custom water tank 1K califont 1.3K, 12v fridge freezer 3.5K, compost toilet 1.8K, solar panels, batteries, inverter, electircal wiring, underfloor heating and pump, wetback system, plumbing, fittings, fixtures - including upcycle and recycle double glazed bifolds, windows, seeking out and transporting 2nd hand items, soft furnishings, cupboards, hardware, tradies, general labour and whatever else I've forgotten off the top of my head
I find that the combination of the fact that they are amazingly well insulated, and you use double glazed joinery and have an extractor fan in the shower and a rangehood over the stove then condensation is not an issue at all. They are way warmer and drier than an average cottage of similar size
Very nice and thanks for sharing this with me. I never thought about using a reefer container before. Great idea 👍
Great idea!
What a great idea
Thanks for sharing 🤙🏾
Hi , great vid and ideas . Are the second hand reefers ever smelly due produce going bad in them ?
How did you do the electrical system?
s2 x 400W solar panels, 12V lights/extractor in bathroom/rangehood/water pump. Inverter for 3 x double plug sockets internally plus for the ignition for the gas califont and the circulation pump for the underfloor heating
Why not keep the refrigeration unit's motor and use it as a backup generator?
I buy them as 'non-operating' reefers, though have thought about how to repurpose the radiator elements as a water heating option.....maybe on the next plan! Also, I like that the storage space is freed up for all the utilities to be placed without encroaching on the main space, meaning that it's one integral unit within the original footprint.
@@naturalassets9413 oh that makes sense. I saw the interior design and it seemed really thoughtful and practical while also somewhat minimal. it looks like you're doing an awesome job!
@@danielcaoili6890 Thank you Daniel! I appreciate your thoughts, and for you taking the time to comment 🙂
Is 50 thousand how much your selling it for or is that the cost it takes to bill it ?
that's how much they cost to build depending on what work you can do yourself. Most of what I use is 2nd hand - that's what I enjoy most is the repurposing/upcycling of joinery, fixtures, fittings and furniture, plus off grid gadgets and creative bits and bobs
How did you remove the wheels and landing gear?
Really!!!!
Reefer containers do not have wheels and a Chassis. They only need a Chassis with wheels to be transported by truck, cargo ship, or train.
$50,000?!! Really?.. in the UK u can get these insulated containers for £2,000, I'm struggling to see where the you came up with the $50k, I'd say you have spent $10k at most on that thing 😂😂🤡
That's for a completely finish and built out container, not just a plain empty container.
more like $75K now, but for your education....the big ticket items are: non operating reefer 11K, custom water tank 1K califont 1.3K, 12v fridge freezer 3.5K, compost toilet 1.8K, solar panels, batteries, inverter, electircal wiring, underfloor heating and pump, wetback system, plumbing, fittings, fixtures - including upcycle and recycle double glazed bifolds, windows, seeking out and transporting 2nd hand items, soft furnishings, cupboards, hardware, tradies, general labour and whatever else I've forgotten off the top of my head
very interesting. do they condensate? great vid
I find that the combination of the fact that they are amazingly well insulated, and you use double glazed joinery and have an extractor fan in the shower and a rangehood over the stove then condensation is not an issue at all. They are way warmer and drier than an average cottage of similar size
@@naturalassets9413 yeah it's the way I'll go if do it. I might yet import an rv from the states.