Polar U-Series 1.5 x 1.2m Integral Walk-In Cold Room Green

The Polar U-Series walk-in cold room is a fully integral chiller unit — meaning the refrigeration system is built into the structure itself, with no remote condenser, no external ducting, and no separate plant room required. At 1.5 metres wide by 1.2 metres deep, it offers a usable chilled storage volume of 2843 litres, making it a practical choice for kitchens that have outgrown reach-in refrigeration but don't yet require a larger custom cold room installation.

In operational terms, the unit is built to hold a stable temperature of 2°C to 5°C even when the surrounding ambient temperature reaches 43°C — a meaningful consideration for kitchens with poor ventilation or those operating through a busy summer service. Forced-air cooling circulates refrigerated air evenly throughout the space, which supports consistent food safe temperatures across the full storage volume rather than relying on static cold zones. The design also draws moisture away from the interior, helping to reduce humidity and the spoilage that can come with it.

From a practical standpoint, this unit offers several operational advantages worth noting:

• Integral refrigeration system eliminates the need for a remote condenser or additional plant space
• Dovetail panel joining and fully rebated lockable door supports both thermal efficiency and security
• R449A refrigerant with a lower global warming potential than older refrigerants
• Suitable for high-ambient environments, maintaining consistent temperatures in warm kitchen conditions
• Galvanised steel, aluminium, and plastic construction suited to the demands of commercial use

The unit weighs 350kg and stands 2200mm high, so the installation location needs to be assessed for structural floor loading, adequate ceiling clearance, and a level surface before fitting. The price includes a site survey, delivery to mainland UK, professional installation, and commissioning — no additional trade is required on your part. Racking and shelving are sold separately and should be factored into your setup budget. If the unit is to be installed outdoors or in a semi-exposed location, a weather-resistant roof panel is available separately and should be considered at the point of order. This is a special-order product and is non-returnable once ordered.

This size of cold room is well suited to small-to-medium kitchens — gastro pubs, cafés, small hotel operations, or independent restaurants with moderate daily throughput. It is not well suited to high-volume operations receiving large daily deliveries or running extended service periods where access will be very frequent. For those environments, a larger footprint unit is likely to serve better. Equally, if your current reach-in refrigeration is coping adequately, it may be worth reviewing whether a walk-in is the right step at this stage.

If you're unsure whether this footprint is right for your kitchen layout, storage volume, or service demands, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.