Value of Walk-in Cooler

[Rackmastr]

Hey All,
Had a friend of mine offer to buy my walk-in cooler. It came with the house we purchased and he wants it for his bear guiding camp. I have used it once and it costs a pile to operate, and we're thinking it might free up some space in our garage.

Its a 6x10' and is about 7.5' high and has 4 glass doors on the front and the one big side door. Comes with two compressors/condensors and is made by Coldstream.

Any ideas on what its worth?

[RyanGSP]

Atleast a texas of Jack :b and unlimited use of the bear camp

[Brady]

Hey Trev, I don't know what it would be worth, but I am interested in building one myself. You mention that the cost to much to operate, is this because of the glass doors? Just curious, as I don't want an energy eater, but it would be nice to have my own, as I do most of my own butchering.

[Rackmastr]

No, I dont think its cause of the glass doors....it just eats energy keeping it cool. Not sure why. I butcher my own, but dont see myself using it unless its September or early October......who knows.....just tossin around the idea of having all that space in my garage open!!

[gopherslayer]

We were just doing some reno's on a liquor store and they were building a walk in cooler. Was talking to the refrigeration guy and he was waiting on parts because they didn't tell him the whole fromt was glass. The glass doesn't have the R value a wall does. I'm not sure the difference off hand but I could probably find it.

[chef]

The glass doors are the biggest factor in loss of temp and humidity in a cooler , you would be better off making them solid ,or building a solid unit and lining it with stainless or metal sheeting .using the compressors from a pop cooler,..Depending on how old the unit you have is ,i would say its at least worth a thousand bucks up to 3000 depending on condition and the coolant ,, is it abolished freon or R rated gas.

[Brady]

Ya I would think that glass would not hold the cold in as well. I am not sure on exactly what I will be building mine out of, but these tips sure help. Sorry to side track your thread Trev.:o Once I get closer to buildin mine, I will put up a thread on here askin for advice.

[Rackmastr]

Side-track away....its good conversation! I think glass doors or not, its still an energy pig, but ya...Im sure without the doors you'd run a little less energy. Main thing is the temp outside and the energy required to keep it cool if its warm outside I think....

No one has any idea what one is worth? I'm thinking maybe $2000ish?

[Brady]

Got any pics? Might help us give ya a $$$$

[Rackmastr]

I'll take some today....its a beast......

[Grizzly Adams]

Given that it has glass doors and is located in a garage, I would tend to think its a salvage to begin with. Not sure of the value, but the age of the compressors would tend to devaluate it. Probably one of those things you take what you can get.
Grizz

[ex811]

Rack, why don't you give a Refrigeration and Food Store Equipment place a call. Try CTR here in Calgary (1-877- 736-7287 or 403-444-2877), I've shop there for all my 'butcheren' needs...they have lots of units around there, used and new. They might be able to give you a ball park price quote for your unit.

[Rackmastr]

Given that it has glass doors and is located in a garage, I would tend to think its a salvage to begin with. Not sure of the value, but the age of the compressors would tend to devaluate it. Probably one of those things you take what you can get.

Thanks for your assumptions....but its not a salvage. It was purchased brand new and used for a business by the previous owners.

EX811,
Thanks for that number. I've looked online a bit and got a few good ideas so far, but I'll give them a ring and might get closer.....

[gunned]

check your messages

[Rackmastr]

Got it...thanks gunned!

[Brady]

Me too, thanx Gunned.:D