When buying a freezer, how can I tell if it is suitable for outbuildings, even if the stupid salesman hasn't got a clue?
2007-01-06 03:20:48 · 9 answers · asked by skapegoat 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I have kept both upright and chest type freezers in unheated structures for years with no problem whatsoever. I have even kept both refrigerators and freezers out in the weather on uncovered decks and porches in fairly primitive camp circumstances without a problem. Of course, having them in a building would have been better.
Based on my experience, I say go ahead and put whatever type of freezer you want in your shed and don't worry about it.
Good luck with your freezer.
2007-01-09 12:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Freezers Suitable For Outbuildings
2016-11-06 21:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its OK. You should consider SWA ( steel wired armour ) cable. It can stand a shovel being poked at it. Either run it deep underground ( under old quarry tiles and yellow tape ) or run it about 400mm along a fence. Should be protected by an RCD. Needs to be Part P approved. This is a new regulation for house wiring extensions. Also your fridge/freezer should be "outbuildings" rated. Most manufacturers make them. It has better cable protection against rodents and water, and the cooling systems work with a greater variation in temperature.
2016-03-14 02:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to be extremely careful if your outbuildings are damp.
You are probably best going for a second-hand industrial model that won't rust. You also need an insulated model.
This review: http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/refrigerator/whirlpool-wcn-11-3/1017088/ recommends the Whirlpool WCN 11-3 chest freezer which they are using in their garage which may be a similar environment to your outbuilding.
This review: http://www.reevoo.com/reviews/mpn/whirlpool/wcn3_8 recommends the Whirlpool WCN 3-8 which is also suitable for outbuildings.
This upright Beko TZA6016FFS http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/product/index.jhtml?pid=50516825 specifically says it is suitable for outbuildings.
I think it's a case of checking on the manufacturers sites for what they say rather than the sales people!
2007-01-06 03:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a freezer only not a fridge freezer,you will have no promlem with a chest feezer or upright in the shed.
2007-01-06 03:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by paul p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the manufacturer......they all have cyber customer service contacts.
I would think the concerns would be safe ambient operating temperatures ( for electronics and mechanical parts) as well as humidity (same reason) Even spider webs can wreak havoc on electronics and mechanical parts. Also don't overlook the electrical requirements and safeguards of operating an appliance in an outbuilding
Good luck
2007-01-06 03:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by ken b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ASKED ONE IF THEY COULD CONVERT A DRYER TO L/P, SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS !
FREEZER, GET A NON FROST FREE... YES PAIN IN THE BUTT TO DEFROST, BUT NO EXTERNAL FAN, & SIMPLE UNDERNEATH SO THE VERNINE OUT SIDE WON'T HAVE A PARTY UNDER IT & DESTROY IT. YOUMAY WANT TO FASHION A HADWARE CLOTH WIRE SOCK TO SIT IT IN!
2007-01-06 03:31:32 · answer #7 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a saleswoman?
2007-01-06 03:23:42 · answer #8 · answered by Dan ಠ_ಠ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you trying cryogenic freezing in your potting shed ??? MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH*cough cough*MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-06 03:30:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋