Market Farming

[Allan Balliett <aballiett AT frontiernet.net>]

> I recently acquired an old, used 8x8x8 walk-in cooler for my veggie farm. 
> The refrigeration unit is no longer in a functioning state.  So, what I've
> got is a big, insulated box.  A farmer friend of mine suggested I use a
> residential A/C unit to cool the thing.  Has anyone out there tried this? 
> If so, what has been your experience?  Does it cool the temperature down
> enough?  Is this economical?

YOu have to have an electrician re-wire the thermostat so you can 
maintain the temps your need. Directions are in Lynn B's "The Flower 
Farmer" book and there is a USDA publication. You probably could 
re-arrange the wiring yourself if you had the publication. Short 
answer: no, I haven't done it, yes, I believe that you can and it 
will be great. -Allan