80F possible in reefer container? Amp draw on 220V ?

[Swampman]

Hi all,

I'm in the honey bee business and am planning to purchase a 40' refrigeration container.
The unit will be one of those 440 volt 3 phase units.

My questions:

I need the inside temperature to be maintained around 80F (27C). Is this possible with a unit as described above?
Any modifications necessary? If yes what kind?

On a related note I would be using the unit on 220 volt using a converter, any idea how many amps it would draw?

Thank you!

[The Viking]

One question comes to mind...

Where are you located, what is the ambient temperatures likely to be?

(80ºF / 27ºC, is outside the normal operational spec for a fridge. Together with your limitation on single phase I suspect the most economical option for you would be buying a "normal" non refrigerated container and insulate it, then fit a split type air conditioner to it.)



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[Swampman]

I'm in south Florida, USA

Average temps down here are 90F+

I like the reefer container set-up due to its superb insulation, they don't corrode and are air tight hence no bugs and pests can come in.

[The Viking]

The same airtightness and anti corrosion properties would be achieved by using a standard non refrigerated container...

Anyhow, the temperature you want to achieve is well within the A/C range so the best running costs would be gained by utilising a split A/C system.

So on the bright side, you could buy an old reefer with a non working refrigerator on the cheap and then replace the old fridge bits with a modern A/C system.

Makes more sense than running a fridge set up at such high temp and also running an inverter to provide the 3phase for it...

Just my 4c



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[Swampman]

Got quote for $4,500 on a non working unit. 40x9.6

I think that's the route I'm gonna go. It's the least headache involved & most economical way.