Outdoor Fridge

[Millstone Man]

Thanks - I'll check it out.

I have my base built and stopped to build the shade structure first. I'll start a thread soon when I actually get going on the oven.

[Brauma]

Originally Posted by Archena

Conversely, you could just install a true ice box. The only operating cost would be buying the ice for it. One of the new high performing coolers mounted upright with a bottom shelf to separate the ice from the food would work wonderfully - and be super easy to clean.

Originally Posted by blacknoir

Actually, a friend suggested building an ice box into the kitchen with a drain valve. That sounded like a neat idea. I'm still debating though.. sure would be nice to have that fridge.

Originally Posted by aurik

The wife and I have pretty much decided on a drop-in ice bin instead of a fridge -- figure the times we'd really use it (ie, parties, etc), we could just fill it up with a couple bags of ice and drop in a couple cases of beer and/or soda.

Can someone post a link and/or a pic of an ice box, like the one mentioned here? Thanks

[Archena]

Icebox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

How to Make an Ice Box Refrigerator | eHow.com

[Brauma]

So, are you all building plywood boxes or something a little more elaborate? I knew what an old-fashioned ice box was but I was wondering if you were talking about something nicer than a plywood box for your outdoor kitchens.

I do BBQ catering and competitions. We have two Carlisle boxes. Another brand is Cambro.



Stainless steal pans slide in on rails. Usually these boxes are used to keep food hot for hours. But they can also be used as an ice box. We will put a bag of an ice in the top tray and anything we want kept cold in lower trays.

This could be another option to keep in mind.

[dmun]

Can someone post a link and/or a pic of an ice box?

Do they still sell block ice?

[Archena]

Originally Posted by dmun

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Do they still sell block ice?

Sure. Nowadays it's mostly for ice sculpting or ice shaving but it is still available.

If you can find a supplier - party shops and caterers are your best bet for knowing where to find it.

Or you can buy your own block ice maker...

Or just use 8 or 9 blue ice packs....