chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 As part of the deal for the pine church flooring I got a shipping container. I was give the choice of a standard or reffer without unit. It was recommended that I get the reffer as it wouldn't let moisture in or out. I hope that I had made the right choice. If not, their are vents that can be opened that use for return trips to Asia. Where they took out the refrigeration unit has been closed up with welded steel and spray foam. It is 20'x10'x8'. I have placed it on 16 concrete deck piers next to my shed. I am going to build racks on both sides so I can get stuff sort out inside of it. So is near airtight better or open the vents? Selling old wood can be a good deal. I got a shipping container, a pile of oak that has been stacking up from them selling containers(4x4" oak timbers that they store the shipping containers on so the forklift can get under them), and cash that covered the shop expenses and funded the Christmas fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'm going to guess that circulated air is better for the lumber. Seems like airtight would be good, until you break the seal and all the boards start warping and checking from the sudden change in humidity / temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 " I'm going to guess that circulated air is better for the lumber." I have power to my shep and can rig up a fan on a vent or two. Would one in and one out be best on the ends? I just need to know before we start filling it up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chef, can you post a picture of this container and configuration? I think that would help us to offer better advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 If its like mine they sweat without powered fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I will get a couple when I go out to get a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCV_Woodworker Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I use an old tractor trailer for my wood storage/drying (insulated, was also a refrigerated unit). We have a solar heat collector and a solar panel that draws hot air into the trailer using two car radiator fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Without air circulation, any moisture trapped will stay trapped, in the dark. I would be worried about mold and mildew. - sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcarswell Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chef, can you post a picture of this container and configuration? I think that would help us to offer better advice.good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 What kind of fans would you use for circulation? I can attach a couple of cheapo box fans to the front and the back vents with bungee cords. The vents are about 4' and 16' in and in and just right of center. I am also going to put in a couple of twin tube 4' flo lights. Cause it is dark inside with out lights. Also anyone know how to release the second door? I could only figure out the right one. Don't they need to get forklifts and such in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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