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25-07-2012, 07:36 PM #1
80F possible in reefer container? Amp draw on 220V ?
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!
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25-07-2012, 08:24 PM #2
Re: 80F possible in reefer container? Amp draw on 220V ?
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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25-07-2012, 08:55 PM #3
Re: 80F possible in reefer container? Amp draw on 220V ?
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.
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25-07-2012, 09:34 PM #4
Re: 80F possible in reefer container? Amp draw on 220V ?
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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26-07-2012, 03:20 AM #5
Re: 80F possible in reefer container? Amp draw on 220V ?
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.