Insulating fridge
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 15:23
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silkwood
I have a Leimack 50lt front access fridge/freezer (I've had it for years, been very happy with it and not asking for comparisons with your Engel, Waeco etc., but thanks for worrying). As it has a drop-down front door I can't use an aftermarket insulator/cover. I want to increase the insulation (I'm about to make a slide/cupboard arrangement and thought I might as
well). I was thinking about using closed-cell foam (as in cheap
camping mat) and covering it with 2mm aluminium sheeting.This would leave an attractive and impact resistant outer, but what about the insulation? Is there a better option? Is the whole idea a crock?
Looking forward to any suggestions (apart from the one about trading it in for an Engel!:-))
Cheers,
Mark
Reply By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 15:57
Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 15:57
Not familiar with the Laimack to be honest, but does it have a condensor fan? Or, like my Trailblaza, is the outside shell used to dissipate the condensor heat? If this is the case, then adding insulation to the unit will actually decrease it's efficiency as the condensor can't get rid of the heat.
Just a thought.
Cheers
Brian
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Follow Up By: silkwood - Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 16:18
Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 16:18
It has a condensor fan. Insulating it will not make it worse, but better.It actually runs off 240v and incorporates an inverter (I can plug 240v appliances into the fridge, but only up to 300A!). Neat eh?
Cheers,
Mark
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 16:25
Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 16:25
"neat eh?"...i'd better shut up on that topic.....
but as for putting an extra skin on it will help, it just depends how good a job is done....i'd go for sheet polyurethane as its easy to manipulate and seal....one must make the extra skin bond to the existing outerliner, and then seal up edges to stop moisture ingress between the two skins
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Follow Up By: silkwood - Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 18:04
Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 18:04
No 1, I wouldn't want you to shut up about any topic, having you guys tear strips off me is a pleasure! To tell the truth I haven'tactually ever used the inverter feature (I tried it once with my drill, but it would only run on extremely low speed, due to the wattage, and I don'tcamp with tv's etc.).Or were you having a go at my vocabulary?
Cheers,
Mark
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Follow Up By: silkwood - Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 18:05
Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 18:05
Where would I get sheet polyurethane and what properties has it (strength, abrasion resistance, etc)?
Cheers,
Mark
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 20:03
Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 20:03
try insulation wholesalers/manufactures in yellow pages polystyrene would be ok too
abrasion qualities aint good but you could glue thin ply to outside...its thermal resistance is in all practicality 2nd to none...strength...
well its same stuff you find in protective packaging...the white stuff; they use to protect your new wide screen plasma TV you just picked up.....just kidding
and no not your vocabulary ...the fridge.....
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Reply By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 16:24
Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 16:24
Cool!!
Cheers
Brian
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Reply By: Emo - Friday, Oct 27, 2006 at 09:09
Friday, Oct 27, 2006 at 09:09
Buy 3 or 4 of those Woolies insulation bags, cut them up and make your own cover. It'll cost about $12 and a couple of hours of your time.
Another alternative would be to buy neoprene from Clark Rubber and make something out of that.
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