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Refrigerated

Refrigerated Containers in South Carolina

Temperature controlled from minus 25 degrees F to plus 70 degrees F. For food producers, growers, caterers and cold storage operations across South Carolina. Ask for a written quote with delivery details.

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What Is a Reefer Container?

Industrial-Grade Temperature Control in a Steel Container

A refrigerated container, a "reefer" in industry terms, is a standard shipping container with a refrigeration unit integrated into one end wall. It runs continuously or on a set schedule, circulating conditioned air through a raised aluminum T-floor so air can move beneath the stored goods.

Reefers were designed to carry perishable food by sea at a controlled temperature.

Reefers need a 460V 3-phase power connection. If your property does not have 3-phase, a diesel or natural gas generator can run the unit instead. Ask about power options when you request the quote.

Key Specifications

Available Sizes20ft & 40ft
Temperature Rangeminus 25°F to plus 70°F
Power Requirement460V 3-phase, or generator
Floor TypeAluminum T-floor, raised
Wall InsulationIntegral polyurethane foam
20ft Interior Volume~1,000 cu ft
40ft Interior Volume~2,200 cu ft

Ask about the unit's testing, service history and warranty terms before you buy.

South Carolina Applications

Ways to Use a Reefer in South Carolina

Peach growers and packers on the Ridge around Johnston, Ridge Spring, Monetta and Saluda, and in Spartanburg County, holding fruit between picking and packing.

Produce and watermelon operations across the Lowcountry and the Pee Dee that need cold on the farm rather than a round trip to town.

Caterers, festival crews and event operators along the Grand Strand, on Hilton Head and in Charleston who need cold storage delivered to a site that has none.

Restaurants and grocers in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach adding walk in capacity in the lot rather than rebuilding the back of house.

Seafood, shrimp and charter operations along the coast and the sea islands that need cold at the dock.

Power Requirements

Running a Reefer Container in South Carolina

Standard Power Connection

Reefer containers plug into a 460V 3-phase, 60Hz supply, the standard for commercial and industrial electrical systems. Commercial, agricultural and industrial properties may already have 3-phase power; confirm what is available at your site.

A qualified electrician can install an outlet at the reefer location. The refrigeration unit draws roughly 7 to 12 kW depending on the set temperature and the ambient conditions.

Generator Option

If the property has no 3-phase supply (for example a rural site, an off-grid location or a temporary event site), a diesel or natural gas generator rated for 3-phase output can run the unit. Generators can be rented from equipment rental companies.

Operating Through the Hot Season

When the ambient temperature climbs, the refrigeration unit works harder to hold its set point. Placing the reefer in shade or under a carport reduces compressor load and running costs through the hottest part of the year.

Questions about reefer performance at your specific location? Describe the location and the intended use when you request the quote.

Delivery Timing Across South Carolina

  • The Lowcountry and the sea islands, from Charleston and Summerville down through Beaufort and Bluffton to Hilton Head Island
  • The Midlands, from Columbia and Lake Murray out to Sumter, Newberry, Orangeburg and Santee
  • The Upstate, from Greenville and Spartanburg through Anderson and up into the foothills and the lake counties
  • The Olde English District, from Rock Hill and Fort Mill down through Chester, Winnsboro, Camden and Cheraw
  • The CSRA and Old 96 District in the west, and the Pee Dee and Grand Strand in the east, including remote rural sites

Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department schedules every delivery after payment and site review.

Get a Quote

Request a Reefer Container Quote for South Carolina

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FAQ

Reefer Container Questions

460 volt three phase power. Confirm what service is available at the site before you order, or plan for a generator sized to the unit.
Ask about warranty terms for a refrigerated unit before you buy.
Level ground with solid bearing under the four corner castings, 130 feet of straight run for a 40ft unit, at least 15 feet of height for the truck to drive in and 22 feet of height along the entire unloading path, at least 10 feet of width, and shade where possible.
Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department schedules a date and time after payment is received and the location, weather and access have been reviewed. Reefer stock can be limited, so tell us the date you need it as early as possible.

Need a Reefer Container in South Carolina?

Tell us the temperature range, the power situation, and what you are storing. A Container One sales representative prepares the written quote.