{"id":1663,"date":"2018-10-09T21:20:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T01:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/?p=1663"},"modified":"2018-10-26T09:56:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-26T13:56:46","slug":"construction-details-for-a-pallet-forced-air-cooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/10\/09\/construction-details-for-a-pallet-forced-air-cooler\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Details for a Pallet Forced Air Cooler"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The blower is just placed up to the cut-out hole, on a shelf. This unit has a very simple shelf and feet to add some stability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To learn more about forced air cooling visit go.uvm.edu\/forcedaircooling<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>To download the PDF version of this guide click here!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Framing:<\/h2>\n

2\u201dx12\u201d lumber to make a 43\u201d wide x 74\u201d tall x 11-1\/4\u201d deep plenum for suction air distribution.<\/p>\n

Plenum Panel:<\/h2>\n

3\/8\u201d CDX Plywood with an 11-1\/4\u201d circle cut out for the blower suction inlet. Position this whole centered for even air pressure.<\/p>\n

Plastic Wrap:<\/h2>\n

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It is Important to channel air from one end horizontally through to the blower under suction, not pressure. We used 4 mil poly for our tests and it worked great. We attached it via duct tape initially, then wrapped the plastic around strapping and screwed it to the box with fender washers. Using wiggle wire would be a great upgrade and make replacing the plastic easier in the future.<\/p>\n

Blower:<\/h2>\n
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This Pallet sized Forced Air Cooler was easily constructed in an afternoon with decking screws, dimensional lumber, and plastic sheeting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

12\u201d Portable Ventilation Blower<\/a>. This blower can be purchased through Global International, or Northern Tool and Equipment.<\/p>\n

Alterations:<\/h2>\n

After some field trials, it was discovered a smaller (shorter)
\nunit works well. Many farms aren\u2019t packing full 6\u2019 pallets, and we found that a 4\u2019 version was suitable.<\/p>\n

Bill of Materials\u2014Pallet Cooler<\/h3>\n

Framing Lumber, 2\u201dx 12\u201dx 8\u2019 (Qty 3) ……………………. $55
\nPlywood, 4\u2019 x 8\u2019 x 3\/8\u201d (Qty 1) …………………………….. $20
\nDecking Screws, 3\u201d (1 box) ………………………………….. $10
\nDecking Screws, 1-1\/4\u201d (1 box) ……………………………. $10
\nFender Washers, 3\/16 x 1-1\/4\u201d (1 box) ………………… $10
\nPlastic, 4 mil, 20\u2019x25\u2019 (need ~8\u2019x16\u2019)…………………….. $25
\nBlower, 12\u201d Portable Ventilation Blower …………….. $125
\nTotal Cost ……………………………………………………$255<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After some field trials, it was discovered a smaller (shorter)
unit works well. Many farms aren\u2019t packing full 6\u2019 pallets, and we found that a 4\u2019 version was suitable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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To learn more about forced air cooling visit go.uvm.edu\/forcedaircooling To download the PDF version of this guide click here! Framing: 2\u201dx12\u201d lumber to make a 43\u201d wide x 74\u201d tall x 11-1\/4\u201d deep plenum for suction air distribution. Plenum Panel: 3\/8\u201d CDX Plywood with an 11-1\/4\u201d circle cut out for the blower suction inlet. Position … <\/p>\n

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