Wiring a fan for a fridge

[jthyttin]

I would mount 2 x 240v computer fans

I don't think computer fans are AC. The stuff inside the case are DC and drawing power from the PSU.

IMHO problem is to move as little air as possible. The more you move it, the more you draw moisture from carcass. Especially if you hang w/o skin.

 

[sikadog]

Ok computer style fans, little square ones they come in all sorts of voltages.
Fridges strip moisture that is the idea, I like lots of air movement it gets the temperature down quicker and stops the deer going off.
I have worked in drive in chillers where the fans will blow you over.

 

[User00036]

This is the USB I use -

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I like your set up there Gixer, might have to invest in s/h fridge after doing a deer out yesterday in a cloud of Blue Bottles, much easier to hang & finish the job at night rather than joint up & lay in pans, it dries the meat up too much. What capacity of fridge/dimensions is that. cheers.

 

[gixer1]

I like your set up there Gixer, might have to invest in s/h fridge after doing a deer out yesterday in a cloud of Blue Bottles, much easier to hang & finish the job at night rather than joint up & lay in pans, it dries the meat up too much. What capacity of fridge/dimensions is that. cheers.

It’s around 6’ high by about 20” wide and deep.

 

[gixer1]

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[Wingers243]

I put a 240 volt computer fan in mine, connected into the light circuit. Rigged the light switch (cut the plastic plunger off flush) so it was always on and then put a separate switch into the circuit for the light.

 

[jthyttin]

Fridges strip moisture that is the idea, I like lots of air movement it gets the temperature down quicker and stops the deer going off

Maybe domestic fridge doesn't have enough "grunt" to overly strip the moisture. But if you hang a carcass for several days in setup that has a lot of air circulation and A/C unit the size of drinks chiller or larger, the carcass will be severely dried on the surface.

Regarding the quick temperature drop, if you put carcass(es) to cooling unit it's actually helpful to NOT get the temperature way down for first 10-12 hours. This results in more tender meat. Did my reading on the subject years ago and don't remember much, if anybody is interested the right term seems to be "cold shortening".

 

[Kevgun]

Its a strange old world, when i started work, I was a joiner, then I learned how to be a plumber, then an electritricion and then a brick layer, then a fridge engineer, oh and I forgot a mechanic and a welder.
If someone wanted something doing i learned how to do it.
Im not a good cook and I dont repair electronics, but up until I turned 65 I never said i cant do that.
I found out how, we should all try and learn something new every day.

Same as, some challenges are trickier than others, but it's just a challenge after all. Everyday's a school day.

 

[sikadog]

Only drill holes in the side if you are sure the condensor coil is not in the side.
Run the fridge and if the side of the fridge is getting hot drill the other side.

 

[sikadog]

Maybe domestic fridge doesn't have enough "grunt" to overly strip the moisture. But if you hang a carcass for several days in setup that has a lot of air circulation and A/C unit the size of drinks chiller or larger, the carcass will be severely dried on the surface.

Regarding the quick temperature drop, if you put carcass(es) to cooling unit it's actually helpful to NOT get the temperature way down for first 10-12 hours. This results in more tender meat. Did my reading on the subject years ago and don't remember much, if anybody is interested the right term seems to be "cold shortening".

I always hang then depending on ambient temp until cool to touch then put them in the fridge.
All fridges strip moisture.

 

[snoozlecracker]

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Look at that!! It’s even got a Sal-head draw

Like that alot and that will be another idea pinched!

T.

 

[wytonpjs]

Look at that!! It’s even got a Sal-head draw

Like that alot and that will be another idea pinched!

T.

Best drip tray going