Syrup storage temp.

[KING MAPLE]

Can you use an air conditioning unit to store maple syrup safely in refrigerated area.

[DrTimPerkins]

There are several threads discussing this and related topics. A quick search of "coolbot" yields:

http://mapletrader.com/community/sea...archid=6294084

[fred]

we have a coolbot. works great, have had it down to 34 degrees. basically it lies to the a/c sensor and keeps running. we store syrup in tanks at 40

[bill m]

we have a coolbot. works great, have had it down to 34 degrees. basically it lies to the a/c sensor and keeps running. we store syrup in tanks at 40

Fred, What size is your air conditioner and room you are cooling? I have an 8x10 room we have started insulating for a walk in cooler and I am planning on using a coolbot.

[fred]

penair 24,000 btu. room is 8x24 with 1 layer of foam board and it barely runs, about $10/mo. all the ac guys said it will never work and there too much space to cool but the thermometer matches on the long wall and does great. cost including the wall was the price of 2 drums of syrup. pretty good insurance policy

[FL Maple]

I have stored my syrup in a room lined with 4” of polystyrene for about 10 years, cooled to 45 degrees using an a/c and coolbot. Have not had any problems even with opened bulk containers.