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Old 02-18-2019, 10:06 PM
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There are old threads but in hope to get more response I hope to start a new one. Mods please delete if not ok.
Basically I have been researching the use of a portable air conditioner for a cooling unit without using a coolbot. Inkbird controller's have been brought up & are much less cost. Hoping to get detailed info on how to set up an air conditioner to cool a walk in cooler using an inkbird or similar method. Hopefully a diy method that's fairly easy. I appreciate any & all input.
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Old 02-19-2019, 09:28 PM
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i have a buddy that made a small cooler in his garage I think like 5X10 maybe. uses a window a/c unit and something else. works really well for the time he uses it
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Old 02-20-2019, 09:43 AM
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I used a Coolbot and it works great. From what I understand the Inkbird works
Well too. Make sure you insulate and vapour barrier REALLY WELL. I used R22 in the walls, vapour battier and taped all the seams, then sheeted with 2” rigid styrofoam and finally used 3/4” plywood. I then rubberized everything. The floor, walls and ceiling are all done. It’s fantastic!

In the summer I can get it down to 2 degrees in about 1/2 hour.

My only regret is not doing one sooner.
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Old 02-20-2019, 09:51 AM
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We did the same thing as Don, coolbot etc, except no rubber.
With coolbot only $300-ish, not sure what is saved using Inkbird?

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Old 02-20-2019, 07:14 PM
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The coolbot has gone up in price and is now around $500 Canadian. The entire inkbird setup is less than $100 all said and done. I used the inkbirds for my cooler and it has worked flawlessly for two years now.
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Old 02-20-2019, 07:31 PM
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Anyone have model of the inkbird they used
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Old 02-20-2019, 07:38 PM
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ITC-1000 I used the 120v output. The output just depends on what kind of heat source you want to use.
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Old 02-20-2019, 10:41 PM
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Would that work on a aircontioner, I made a cooler out of freezer worked awesome on a freezer down to a cooler . Wonder if it would work on a air conditionor
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ITC-1000 I used the 120v output. The output just depends on what kind of heat source you want to use.
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Old 02-21-2019, 08:25 AM
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Yep I used them on a window mounted air conditioner
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