Waeco CF40 fridge 240volt fault

thanks for the follow up HKB Electronics.
...was a slight burn smell initially ..... when I opened up and looked at all the boards no sign of arcing or burning unless the power cord is shorting.
The internal unit which has the positive , negative and 5 other wires in a line was not easily accessible for photos etc.
A mystery so far......but am determined to fix it as it is such a waste to throw away for probably a more inferior one.

Buy an appropriate 240v to12v power pack an forget the internal 240v altogether.

Thanks Ivan it may end up being the best and most cost effective option.
Cheers Richard

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Richard,

Ivan's suggestion of using an external power supply has merit.
As it happens, Seabreeze Industries (a reliable business) has just advertised a Dometic (Waeco) 240vac-12vdc 6 Amp power supply for $39.99 del free. Normally $99.
Link here to Seabreeze then click on "Special Offers".

I did what Ivan suggested. I have a Waeco power pack from a previous non 240v fridge. Of course powered by 12v while travelling.

Thanks very much for that Alan. I will check them out and see if my model is suitable as it is an older non digital with a led display and turbo option which draws a bit more juice so have to make sure the draw is suitable for the inverter.

CHeers Richard

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Richard,

The power supply I referenced is rated 6 Amps continuous.
If your old Waeco draws more than 4A I would use it as a boat anchor! lol

Incidentally, do you perhaps have a battery charger with "Supply" option?
That is what I power my Waeco with at home.

Yes thanks for that Alan....I. have some good leads to follow up on.


Cheers Richard

Are you sure a 13yo Waeco was recalled in 2016? I think that was the later Dometic type not the earlier version

Thanks Alan for the reply and advice. I am wary of replacing 240volt parts.
I agree I think the recall was for the newer models as Ivan has said but I will check the Waeco website to make sure.
Cheers Richard

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You are quite right Ivan. I phrased that badly.
The point I was making was that a 'similar' product was "the subject of a recall etc."
Meaning that it could be a similar failure.

My other comments still apply though.

Thanks to all the people who were kind enough to respond.
Have spoken to the repairers EDIS in Wangara WA and they believe it is the electrical controller unit which requires replacing. Parts are $268 for our particular model.....so really too much I think to invest in an old and becoming more unreliable Waeco. No guarantees it will fully solve the issue and I bet a new problem will appear before too long....no more Waeco's for me....after much research I am inclined to go for the newer Engel steel case Platinum MT45FP for around $1279 with cover and expect better and longer lasting results with the electronics and the Sawafuji swing motor.I will try it on a 240 to 12v inverter though for a little more use hopefully.

Cheers for now Richard

Hi Gerry,
Yes have checked the 240V leads and no signs of shorting or burn marks.
Thanks for the time and suggestions
CHeers Richard