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I once saw an "upscale" home which had a walk-in refrigerator. And the condenser was located 30 feet away outside.
Note that many commercial appliances also need a commercial electrical supply called "3 phase" electricity. (Note the 4 wires running into businesses many times, but 3 wires for homes [single phase]). That electricity would need to be specially installed from the utility pole. And may not be available for some residential areas.
So before buying anything, learn what electricity you have available in your home, and the electrical requirements of the appliance.
That's an interesting idea. Would a remote condenser fridge be significantly quieter?
Would be interesting to put the coil the in the basement, next to a hybrid water heater (aka air-source heat pump). use the waste heat from the fridge indirectly to reduce hot water costs.
I once saw an "upscale" home which had a walk-in refrigerator. And the condenser was located 30 feet away outside.
Note that many commercial appliances also need a commercial electrical supply called "3 phase" electricity. (Note the 4 wires running into businesses many times, but 3 wires for homes [single phase]). That electricity would need to be specially installed from the utility pole. And may not be available for some residential areas.
So before buying anything, learn what electricity you have available in your home, and the electrical requirements of the appliance.
All the units we've been looking at (Traulsen, True, Beverage Air) are single phase. Fortunately my husband is knowledgeable enough about electric & equipment that he knows what specs work and don't work.
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Originally Posted by Nonesuch
That's an interesting idea. Would a remote condenser fridge be significantly quieter?
Would be interesting to put the coil the in the basement, next to a hybrid water heater (aka air-source heat pump). use the waste heat from the fridge indirectly to reduce hot water costs.
Yes, it should be quieter based on what I've read, which is why I'm asking to see if anybody has first hand experience with this.
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Originally Posted by Hopes
The problem is industrial doesn't have drawers or anything---just wire shelves.
I don't want drawers. I just want big shelves. I prefer the commercial refrigerators/freezers because residential units are too shallow and have too many draws. With the commercial units, I can purchase Cambro containers and such. You can see them used in this image: Traulsen Pass Through Refrigerator
Last edited by TheImportersWife; 02-28-2014 at 05:54 PM..
Reason: Typo...draws to drawers! *blush* I'm going to blame that on my late nights with my 3 month old. ;)
I don't want draws. I just want big shelves. I prefer the commercial refrigerators/freezers because residential units are too shallow and have too many draws. With the commercial units, I can purchase Cambro containers and such. You can see them used in this image: Traulsen Pass Through Refrigerator
I could enjoy only having shelves, but not wire shelves. Small things don't set on them well and fall over. I do see wasted space in that picture. Additional shelves would be ideal.
I could enjoy only having shelves, but not wire shelves. Small things don't set on them well and fall over. I do see wasted space in that picture. Additional shelves would be ideal.
You can buy more shelves. You can also buy liners for the shelves.
I'd want solid refrigerator doors. Glass doors is like having the pantry shelves viewable in the kitchen.
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I just want big shelves. I prefer the commercial refrigerators/freezers because residential units are too shallow and have too many draws. With the commercial units, I can purchase Cambro containers and such. You can see them used in this image: 
