Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400
#3 in Cooling unitsFull review
A big split system for a large walk-in cooler at a low price, if you have a technician to install it. The evaporator, not the condensing unit, sets its real capacity.
Amazon $5,036$5,036
The Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 is the better walk-in cooler overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller wins on completeness. The CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller costs $4,687 less ($349 vs $5,036).
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CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller
#7 in Cooling unitsFull review
The standard way to build a farm or hunting walk-in on a budget: an insulated room, a window air conditioner and this controller. Get the Pro if you want phone alerts.
Amazon $349$349
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller for completeness (needs a separate air conditioner vs needs a technician to evacuate and charge).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cooling units walk-in cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 | CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 42 $167.72 per 1,000 BTU/hr ($5,036, 30,026 BTU/hr) | 50 cooling capacity not published ($349) (neutral score used) |
| Cooling 25% | 100 30,026 BTU/hr | 50 capacity set by the air conditioner it controls (neutral score used) |
| Insulation / range 20% | 50 temperature range not published (neutral score used) | 12 rated down to 34 F |
| Completeness 10% | 0 needs a technician to evacuate and charge | 50 needs a separate air conditioner |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 | CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration | ||
| Refrigeration included | Yes | No |
| System | Split condensing unit and evaporator | Controller for an air conditioner |
| System model | HGZ-400 | - |
| Rated capacity | 30,026 BTU/hr (8,800 W) | - |
| Box temperature | - | Down to 34 F |
| Compressor | 4 hp | - |
| Electrical | 220/60/1 | - |
| Installation | Technician evacuates and charges | Needs a separate air conditioner |
| Wi-Fi monitoring | - | No |
| Warranty and build | ||
| Parts warranty | - | 1 year |
| Weight | 178.1 lb | - |