make a fridge

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 19:31
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got a few large eskies and would like to turn or work out the cost in converting the 140 litre into a beer fridge for when we go fishing.thinking of a damfos 50 for a motor and a evaporator plate.has any one made one or give me a couple of clues where to start and where i might be able to buy the necessary components thanks Dags
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Reply By: joc45 - Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 19:39

Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 19:39
Hi Dags,
Check out ships chandlers shops for Danfoss kits to fit to ice boxes.
Gerry
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Reply By: Crackles - Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 19:53

Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 19:53
Waeco have a cooling unit that comes as a kit ready to fit & I believe Engel may have one too.
Cheers Craig.......
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Reply By: res.q.guy - Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 19:58

Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 19:58
Hi Dags...
It is quite easy to do, if you get the Waeco components. They just screw together with a spanner. Waeco have ( or did have) a seperate catalogue with all their condensing unit options along with the evaporator options. You select which best combination best suits your application. The components are not cheap. I suggest you check their website for current equipment and prices. I converted a 300 lt domestic 240 v fridge, using the components. I removed all the 240v equipment, leaving just the cabinet and shelves etc. I fitted a their Air Circulating Evaporator VD-14 inside the cabinet, and CU-19 condencing unit (which has the BD50F Danfoss compressor) under the fridge, where the 240v compressor was located.
I installed the fridge in our 20ft caravan, about 4 yrs ago, for our two year trip around Oz. It worked great - stayed at about 4 deg. Plenty of room for drink and food ! .. Still going fine. If you want any more info you can contact me on res.q.guy@westnet.com.au
Regards
Neil
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 08:06

Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 08:06
would have been cheaper to just change the compressor only...why fit a new evap coil?
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Follow Up By: res.q.guy - Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 12:21

Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 12:21
I replaced the static evap for an air circulating evap for a quicker temp pull down time.
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 13:52

Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 13:52
money to burn eh?
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Follow Up By: res.q.guy - Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 17:11

Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 17:11
If only !!!!!!!
We had a refrigeration business and were lucky enough, that Waeco allowed us to buy the parts at trade ($400 off).
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Reply By: Kumunara (NT) - Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 20:45

Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 20:45
EvaKool make a fridge which is basically their esky with the danfos compressor etc affixed. They may be able to assist if you contact them.
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