Those with their chillers outside, please chime in

[cr500_af]

I'm curious about doing this (I know the benefits, it's the actual set up).

How weather-protected is your chiller? What kind of "enclosure" did it go into? I'm picturing something dog house-ish in my mind, but I haven't seen a setup in person who ran it outside.

For all I know, they could be just as weatherproof as window A/C units and be rained on safely (temp controls not included of course).

How'd ya do it?

 

[ichthyoid]

Mine's not outside (yet) Barry, but I'm thinking you need to consider at least these 3 things-

1) protect it from the rain (covered)

2) allow for air to flow around the unit (maybe a 'Dog Shed'?)

3) keep any water in it from freezing (Either- continuous flow , or take it off-line and inside during winter?)

Writing this made me think of varmit proofing it also. Maybe a 'Sreened In' dog shed (go high class on this thing!) - lol

Good luck!

 

[schwaggs]

I have been running mine outside for over 5 years. It is under my deck but I still built a simple shed roof to protect it. Simple treated 2x4s and 5/4 decking and roof sheeting. Bought 10 shingles from the busted packages at HD and there you have it! No sides or screening. I did tape a small piece of plastic over the control display to keep it water safe.