Improved Frig performance

Submitted: Friday, Nov 30, 2001 at 01:00
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Solution - to improve efficiency of your Frig....
I have a Sadec 3 way Frig which I brought about 18 years ago ! It has always worked well on 240v and gas but was hopeless on 12v. In preparation for a 3 week trip on the CSR, I made these changes which have greatly improved its cooling, especially on 12v.
1: I covered 3 sides (not the back)and the lid, with a self adhesive sponge backed foil available from Clark Rubber.
2: I fitted a PC cooling fan inside the rear section of the frig to aid air circulation.
3: And of course the most critical modification, a heavy duty power supply direct from the battery with "proper" plugs (not cigarette lighter - The power loss using light cable is significant!)
All I need now is a timer or a battery cutout switch.
PS. If you use a solar panel, make it is portable with an extension lead, so you don't have to park the car in the sun - for obvious reasons
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