faulty fridge
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006 at 17:13
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dublediff
I have just opened my in-laws caravan up - it has been in storage for 7 years - and the 3 way fridge is reeking of amonia. I know that this is what they pump for refridgerant so there is something amiss. Before I take it to the repairers is there somebody who can enlighten me as to the possible causes and remedies, as
well as costs. I don't want to turn up at the workshop and appear too dumb??? I guess it is probably just perished seals or similar but some turkey told me it's a whole new fridge that is needed. thanks.
Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Thursday, Feb 02, 2006 at 15:40
Thursday, Feb 02, 2006 at 15:40
I used to call the 3 way fridge in our camper "Jeanette" (after Mrs Howard); cos it was "next to useless".....hahahaha
Anyway, I opted to replace it with a 12/240 volt unit from Engel. Waeco also make a similar sort of unit. Just need to make sure you've got enough battery capacity if you're going to be away from civilisation for weeks at a time....I have 2 x 105a/h SuperCharge SLA batteries that do a great job.
The compressor fridge will set you back about $1,000- for an 80 litre size and is HEAPS better at keeping a constant temp without the need to be dead level like the 3 way units.
Cheers
Roachie
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Follow Up By: dublediff - Friday, Feb 03, 2006 at 14:51
Friday, Feb 03, 2006 at 14:51
Thanks Roachie, I thought about that angle, but this fridge is 120 litres and built in to the cabinets, the cheapest option was the changover cooling unit. I have a 40 litre engle and that gets plenty of beer cooling duties....
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