Fridge/Chiller conversions
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Essexsussex
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Just added a rail on two bits of wood (glossed for wipe ability) on the runners.
Found that:
Put the rail (galvanised handrail offcut) further back than halfway
Fallow touch the back of the fridge so I put another glossed thin timber strip between the deer and the back to stop it touching
Added a fan inside but it only runs for an hour between charging, this has been satisfactory using it for an hour each day but needs improving
I’ve used a giant swivel s hook through aitch bone
My gamble and hoist for lifting / skinning is paralleled so I can hoist it out of the fridge. Useful but not necessary if you have muscles!
All in about £25 including the s hook and Fridge. It’s very useful!
Found that:
Put the rail (galvanised handrail offcut) further back than halfway
Fallow touch the back of the fridge so I put another glossed thin timber strip between the deer and the back to stop it touching
Added a fan inside but it only runs for an hour between charging, this has been satisfactory using it for an hour each day but needs improving
I’ve used a giant swivel s hook through aitch bone
My gamble and hoist for lifting / skinning is paralleled so I can hoist it out of the fridge. Useful but not necessary if you have muscles!
All in about £25 including the s hook and Fridge. It’s very useful!
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FISH BOY
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Been running my tall fridge/home chiller for years. Gets two fallow or three roe in it - worked flawlessly.
Suggest you have a look at this thread - covers a variety of home chiller set ups in pictures
www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk
Suggest you have a look at this thread - covers a variety of home chiller set ups in pictures
For Sale: - Drinks Chiller Gambrel - Fallow/Roe/Muntjac/Wild Boar/Reds/Sika Versions also the New Lazy 7 ready for shipping.
The Drinks Chiller Gambrel solves the problem of larger deer hanging in converted fridges and drinks chillers. Using your existing rail the carcass is hung from the aitch bone gaining much needed room in the bottom of your fridge or drinks chiller for a drip tray minimizing mess and allowing...
www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk
Thats a top shout, Essexsussex.
Something to stop the carcass touching the back where the chiller elements reside will prevent frosting and help even temp distribution
.Just off to the shed for a fettle before the next beast.
My tips, bring temp down gradually, to avoid condensation. The other is a bit left field, incontinence mattress protector in the bottom to soak up blood makes cleaning a while lot easier. ( Dont ask ! )
Essexsussex
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Loving that last tip!!!Thats a top shout, Essexsussex.
Something to stop the carcass touching the back where the chiller elements reside will prevent frosting and help even temp distribution
Just off to the shed for a fettle before the next beast.
My tips, bring temp down gradually, to avoid condensation. The other is a bit left field, incontinence mattress protector in the bottom to soak up blood makes cleaning a while lot easier. ( Dont ask ! )
Wildcat86
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Perfect! Thank youBeen running my tall fridge/home chiller for years. Gets two fallow or three roe in it - worked flawlessly.
Suggest you have a look at this thread - covers a variety of home chiller set ups in pictures
For Sale: - Drinks Chiller Gambrel - Fallow/Roe/Muntjac/Wild Boar/Reds/Sika Versions also the New Lazy 7 ready for shipping.
The Drinks Chiller Gambrel solves the problem of larger deer hanging in converted fridges and drinks chillers. Using your existing rail the carcass is hung from the aitch bone gaining much needed room in the bottom of your fridge or drinks chiller for a drip tray minimizing mess and allowing...
Air outside is more humid than inside so you don't want to be letting moist (warm!) air into the fridge.
A long s-hook through the pelvis will allow you to hang off the aitch bone and save headroom.
Koenig
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I like that idea. I’ve got loads of puppy pee pads left over from when we got the pup (she grasped house training really quickly). I was about to throw them out!Thats a top shout, Essexsussex.
Something to stop the carcass touching the back where the chiller elements reside will prevent frosting and help even temp distribution
Just off to the shed for a fettle before the next beast.
My tips, bring temp down gradually, to avoid condensation. The other is a bit left field, incontinence mattress protector in the bottom to soak up blood makes cleaning a while lot easier. ( Dont ask ! )
Cheviot
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Wildcat86
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This is great. Just the answer I was after. Thank you
Wildcat86
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Brilliant- thank you. 80mm one is enough?
Cheviot
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wrong one try this . this is the one I have
Wildcat86
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Thanks. How do you secure it?
Cheviot
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Just put it in the top shelf of the door
foxshooter69
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Do you have to cut a hole in the fridge or does the fan only circulate the internal air of the fridge?
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I just use a tray.Thats a top shout, Essexsussex.
Something to stop the carcass touching the back where the chiller elements reside will prevent frosting and help even temp distribution
Just off to the shed for a fettle before the next beast.
My tips, bring temp down gradually, to avoid condensation. The other is a bit left field, incontinence mattress protector in the bottom to soak up blood makes cleaning a while lot easier. ( Dont ask ! )
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