Fridge coiled connecting wire.

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Member - G.T.

I have recently purchased a Waeco 80L fridge mounted on a M.S.A. drop slide.
I want to buy a length of coiled cable to connect it to the fridge, but have not been able to find any. I have looked on the ABR & Jaycar site & have not found anything.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance, Regards G.T.

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Reply By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:05

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:05

I'm not sure a "coiled "cable is in the best interest of your fridges efficiency, unless of
large diameter wire. The shortest cable possible will give the lowest voltage drop.
Avoid the cig lighter type connections. cheers.....oldbaz.

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Reply By: Member - Outback Gazz - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:47

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:47

G'day G.T.

Try this mob ( I've never used them but worth a try )

www.CURLYCORDS.com.au

Cheers

Gazz

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Follow Up By: Member - Outback Gazz - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:52

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:52

G.T.

If that doesn't work just search for "curly cords" the company's name is PROCONNECT

Gazz

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Reply By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:58

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 09:58

Maybe these give you an idea. It's a bit of a pain isn't it. This works for us.

Phil

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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:00

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:00

The black cable is the 12V DC one. The white/grey one is the 240V cable.

Phil

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Follow Up By: Member Andys Adventures - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 11:31

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 11:31

Hi PJR,
I noticed that you don't have tie down straps on your fridge, what keeps it in place. Have you bolted it to the frame or is it just lose.
Andy

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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 12:42

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 12:42

Sorry for the delay Andy. I've been sanding the ceiling after repairing holes where lights have been removed.

You are correct. The fridge is bolted to the slide. I am also waiting on the boss doing some modification to the fridge cover and then it will be fitted as well. Should have done it years ago. But priorities were elsewhere.

Cheers

Phil

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Reply By: taps - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 14:29

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 14:29

I've just used the cable it came with, but for protection (after killing a few cables), ive encased it in convoluted tubing. works fine.

I have the same set up.....ie 80L waeco on the drop slide.

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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 17:35

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 at 17:35

GT,

I'm sure there was a thread on this subject within the past 6 months or so.

Couple of posters suggested a flexible conduit(not convoluted black stuff) but I can't remember the brand name. Couldn't find the thread in an earlier search either,

Bob.