Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C
A floorless 8 x 8 ft cooler, the common restaurant size, at a low price per square foot. Best for a building with a sealed, level slab.
Amazon $10,624.84$10,624.84
The Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C is the better walk-in cooler overall, rated 3.7 to 3.1. The Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C leads on value and warranty. The Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT wins on completeness. The Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C costs $8,070.16 less ($10,624.84 vs $18,695).
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Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT
#10 in Walk-in coolersFull review
A well-known 8 x 8 ft walk-in cooler kit with floor and ceiling refrigeration, for buyers who want the Kolpak name. Buy it from the cheaper dealer.
Amazon $18,695$18,695
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C for value ($166.01 per sq ft of floor ($10,624.84, 64 sq ft) vs $311.06 per sq ft of floor ($18,695, 60.1 sq ft)) and warranty (15-year panels, 1.5-year parts vs 10-year panels, 1-year parts).
- Choose the Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT for completeness (refrigeration included, insulated floor vs refrigeration included, no floor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every walk-in coolers walk-in cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C | Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $166.01 per sq ft of floor ($10,624.84, 64 sq ft) | 29 $311.06 per sq ft of floor ($18,695, 60.1 sq ft) |
| Cooling 25% | 81 104.7 BTU/hr per sq ft (6,700 BTU/hr for 64 sq ft) | 50 refrigeration capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Insulation / range 20% | 42 R-25 walls and ceiling | 50 R-value not published (neutral score used) |
| Completeness 10% | 60 refrigeration included, no floor | 100 refrigeration included, insulated floor |
| Warranty 15% | 56 15-year panels, 1.5-year parts | 33 10-year panels, 1-year parts |
Specifications
| Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C | Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| Outside size | 8 x 8 ft | 7.8 x 7.8 ft |
| Height | 7 ft 4 in | 7 ft 6.2 in |
| Floor area | 64 sq ft | 60.1 sq ft |
| Interior volume | 372 cu ft | 345 cu ft |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Insulated floor | No | Yes |
| Door opening | 26 x 78 in | 26 wide in |
| Insulation | ||
| Panel thickness | 4 in | 4 in |
| Foam | Polyurethane (hfo, foamed in place) | Polyurethane (cfc-free) |
| Walls and ceiling | R-25 | - |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Refrigeration included | Yes | Yes |
| System | Top-mount self-contained | Top-mount self-contained |
| System model | CPB075PC-S-0 | - |
| Rated capacity | 6,700 BTU/hr | - |
| Box temperature | 37 F | 38 F |
| Compressor | - | 0.5 hp |
| Refrigerant | R-290 | R-454C |
| Electrical | 115/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Installation | Ready to run once wired | Ready to run once wired |
| Warranty and build | ||
| Panel warranty | 15 years | 10 years |
| Parts warranty | 1.5 years | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | 1.5 years | 1 year |
| Weight | - | 1,391 lb |