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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: Gafala on December 10, 2013, 03:14:37 PM

Title: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on December 10, 2013, 03:14:37 PM
Well all the electronics arrived today and a panel to house them in, I will be using a beverage center that will be delivered Thursday this will take some time to do with all the holiday's here.

(https://storage04.dropshots.com/photos6000/photos/1397800/20131222/cvn_212134.jpg)

(https://storage04.dropshots.com/photos6000/photos/1397800/20140312/r270_cvn_174821.jpg)




More as things progress.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: beefmann on December 10, 2013, 04:29:23 PM
looks like a great start to a  fun project
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: smoke em if you got em on December 10, 2013, 05:11:32 PM
Wow that is some heavy duty stuff.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: standles on December 10, 2013, 05:34:48 PM
Oooooo..... ;D

Been mulling over a project just like this.   I have a buddy in the restaurant refrigeration business looking for ma a good deal on a used piece of equipment suitable.

Please take time and post copious notes, pics, and links to parts etc while you build.
Many (like me) will follow i  your footsteps.

Thanks , Steven
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 10, 2013, 05:43:42 PM
Have fun with the dry cure.

I found a beverage fridge on craigslist for mine.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/dry%20cure/DSC01443.jpg)
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on December 10, 2013, 05:51:33 PM
The power plugs fuse holders are from Jameco Electronics in Belmont CA, PID'S and Panel and switches are from Auber along with the sensor's.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Habanero Smoker on December 11, 2013, 02:07:29 AM
Looking forward to seeing your finished project.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on December 12, 2013, 08:14:01 PM
All the holes are done PID's I used a 1 1/4" conduct punch, all the others were 1/2" conduct, I used a nibbler punch to square up the PID holes and the power plugs, switches were just drop in.


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/DSCN0412_zps71875173.jpg)


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/DSCN0413_zpsc7ee0016.jpg)


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/DSCN0414_zps227a9ade.jpg)

The three small holes on the side are for the sensors. Next thing is to do all the internal wiring.














Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Saber 4 on December 13, 2013, 08:03:19 AM
That's going to be a serious rig when your done.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on December 22, 2013, 10:08:48 AM
The control cabnet is now wired and running the final hookup will be after the first of the year.


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/a596a128-3028-487c-8c57-70ade1ead98c_zps9ad76e11.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/86780927-5487-4bc5-9a66-b8cb39f04049_zpsd8ca2088.jpg)
A wiring nightmare.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/db9685d7-c2f5-4370-99bd-463058058057_zps863fd8c7.jpg)
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: GusRobin on December 22, 2013, 10:22:48 AM
looks great --what is the model of the cabinet?
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on December 22, 2013, 10:41:48 AM
Quote from: GusRobin on December 22, 2013, 10:22:48 AM
looks great --what is the model of the cabinet?


This is a stock photo I have not taken mine out of the box yet.


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/curingcabnet_zpsb1eb8d94.jpg)

Danby 3.3 Cu.Ft. Beverage Centre

I don't need a large cabnet.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: GusRobin on December 22, 2013, 10:43:48 AM
sorry, I meant your electronics cabinet
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on December 22, 2013, 10:52:23 AM
Quote from: GusRobin on December 22, 2013, 10:43:48 AM
sorry, I meant your electronics cabinet


That is from Auber.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on March 12, 2014, 06:50:10 PM
We unpacked the mini fridge, and started testing the system. We will not be running any sausage till we are back from our trip.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/gafala/DSCN0457_zpsbe11f6b6.jpg)

The control is almost as big as the cabinet.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: Gafala on May 06, 2017, 12:13:35 PM
I'm reposting this for some who might want to start a project like this.
Title: Re: Dry Curing Cabnet Project
Post by: mpablate on September 08, 2017, 04:23:27 AM
I admire your work, it looks very nice, more than professional built.  :) (http://fridgesreviews.com/)