DIY Cold Rooms and Freezer Rooms
Complete Cold Room and Freezer Room Kits for Easy On-Site Installation
DIY cold rooms and freezer rooms provide a practical solution where conventional installation is difficult, expensive or dependent on refrigeration technicians who may not be readily available near the project site.
Africhill manufactures complete DIY cold room and freezer room kits for projects in South Africa and across Africa. Each package can include the insulated panels, trimmings, smalls and refrigeration equipment required to assemble the room on site.
The modular system is designed so that a competent handyman or installer can assemble the insulated room, while the pre-charged monoblock refrigeration unit removes the need for conventional refrigeration pipework and on-site gassing.
COMPLETE DIY PACKAGE
Pre-manufactured modular panels sized for the required room.
Components required to assemble and complete the room.
A pre-charged refrigeration unit designed for straightforward installation.
A schematic diagram is supplied to assist with room assembly and refrigeration unit mounting.
DIY Cold Room Kits Designed for Difficult-to-Reach Locations
Access to refrigeration technicians can be limited in remote areas, on farms and at facilities located far from major centres. Sending an installation team over long distances can also add considerable cost and complexity to a project.
DIY cold room and freezer room kits provide another option. The room components are manufactured before delivery and supplied for assembly at the destination, reducing the amount of specialised installation work required on site.
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Pre-Manufactured Room
The insulated panels and components are manufactured according to the required room dimensions before being supplied to site for assembly.
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Pre-Charged Monoblock Unit
The condenser and blower coil form a single pre-charged monoblock refrigeration unit, removing the need for refrigeration pipework or on-site gassing.
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Custom
Configuration
DIY cold rooms and freezer rooms can be manufactured around the dimensions and refrigeration requirements of the individual project.
How the DIY Refrigeration System Works
The refrigeration system is supplied as a single monoblock unit with the condenser and blower coil incorporated into one assembly. The unit is pre-charged before delivery, simplifying the refrigeration installation process at the destination.
1. Assemble the Room
Fit the modular insulated panels and supplied components together according to the room configuration.
2. Mount the Unit
The monoblock refrigeration unit is mounted to the completed cold room or freezer room.
3. Set the Temperature
The digital controller allows the operating temperature to be set, while advanced parameters are preset at the factory.
Depending on the refrigeration unit size, the system can be configured for single-phase or three-phase electrical supply. Because the unit is pre-charged, no refrigeration pipework or gassing is required on site.
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Where DIY Cold Rooms and Freezer Rooms Make Sense
DIY systems are particularly useful where transporting a complete assembled room or arranging specialist refrigeration installation is impractical. They can also reduce the installation requirements associated with projects far from established refrigeration service centres.
Farms
Production Facilities
Remote Project Sites
Commercial Facilities
Areas with Limited Technician Access
Projects Across Africa
Custom DIY Cold Rooms and Freezer Rooms
A DIY room does not have to mean choosing from a limited range of standard sizes. Africhill can manufacture cold room and freezer room kits according to specific project dimensions and operating requirements.
Custom orders typically take approximately three weeks to manufacture. Where a project is urgent, Africhill can work with the client to determine whether a faster solution is possible.
This makes it possible to specify a kit around the available space and intended application while retaining the installation advantages of modular construction.
WHY CHOOSE A DIY SYSTEM?
Major room components are manufactured before delivery.
The monoblock system arrives pre-charged and does not require on-site gassing.
A practical option where refrigeration technicians are difficult to access.
The system can be manufactured around individual project requirements.
DIY Cold Room and Freezer Room FAQs
What is included in a DIY cold room kit?
A complete DIY package can include the insulated panels, trimmings, smalls and refrigeration equipment required for the room. Africhill also supplies a schematic diagram to assist with assembly and mounting of the refrigeration unit.
Do I need a refrigeration technician to install the monoblock unit?
The condenser and blower coil are supplied as a single pre-charged monoblock unit. This means conventional refrigeration pipework and on-site gassing are not required, considerably simplifying installation.
Can DIY freezer rooms also be supplied?
Yes. Africhill manufactures both DIY cold room and DIY freezer room systems, with the room and refrigeration equipment configured according to the required application and temperature range.
Can a DIY cold room be made to custom dimensions?
Yes. Africhill accepts custom orders and can manufacture cold rooms and freezer rooms according to specific dimensions and project requirements.
How long does a custom DIY cold room take to manufacture?
Custom orders typically take approximately three weeks to manufacture. For urgent requirements, Africhill can work with the customer to determine whether an alternative or faster solution is possible.
Can DIY cold room kits be supplied outside South Africa?
Yes. The DIY format is particularly suited to projects across Africa where distance, transport requirements or limited access to refrigeration technicians can make conventional installation more difficult.
Request a Quote for a DIY Cold Room or Freezer Room
Tell Us What You Need to Keep Cold
If you need a cold room or freezer room that can be supplied in kit form for installation at your site, send Africhill your requirements.
Where possible, include your required temperature, approximate internal dimensions, application and project location. This gives the team a better starting point for determining the appropriate room and refrigeration configuration.
HELP US SPECIFY YOUR ROOM
Cold or frozen storage requirement.
Approximate length, width and height.
What will be stored inside the room.
Where the kit needs to be delivered.