73 Litre Auto fridge
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 at 22:55
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Member - lyndon K (SA)
Hi all
Can anyone tell me what a 73 Litre Auto fridge is worth second hand?
It's aprox 8 years old, runs
well, inside is in good condition, marks on the exterior. Comes with the 240 transformer. One owner.
Thanks
Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 at 22:58
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 at 22:58
Like everything else, it's worth what someone is willing to pay....
Are you looking to buy, or sell??
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 at 23:25
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 at 23:25
lol
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Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 00:50
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 00:50
No more than half its new price,probably less.
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Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 09:29
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 09:29
I would say that depending on condition .... up to $1500.00
They are a very good fridge!
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Follow Up By: arofs1 - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 16:32
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 16:32
I agree they are a very good fridge, but at 8 years old it is probably getting towards the latter years of its life and from what I have read they are extremely expensive to repair.
I have also read that if you don't keep them operating very regularly they die and the cost of repairs makes it not worth repairing.
I personally would pay very little for it, a maximum of a quarter of the new price.
Brian DJ
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 19:49
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 19:49
Funny how people are nervous of things that they don't fully understand.
Eutectic refrigeration has been & still is uded extensively in the marine industry. It also has proven to be one of most reliable & least power hungry types of refrigeration.
I will buy every one that you can find for "quarter of the new price"
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Follow Up By: Crackles - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 20:14
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 20:14
"8 years old it is probably getting towards the latter years of its life"
Have a 39L one that's 25 years old & a 73L one that's over 15, both used regulary & never had a problem. As Shaker says one of the most reliable
portable fridges made. Even considering it's age & condition it still would bring
well over $1000. I'd certainly pay more 2nd hand for one than buy a new Waeco ;-)
Cheers Craig..............
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Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 18:06
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 18:06
I have a 39l Autofridge and would pay a reasonable amount for a 73l, provided that I could test it prior to handing over the $$. They are now $2600 odd retail and they are an excellent fridge, which will last indefinitely if looked after.
These fridges need to be used regularly, or the eutectic fluid wont circulate and the fridge will simply not cool things down. They cost (for the 39l) about $600-$700 to rebuild.
If the one you are either going to sell or buy hasn't been used regularly and it doesn't cool properly, it is not worth anything much. It is has been looked after, used regularly and cools
well it will last a good many more years and is worth decent money.
My fridge was bought in about 1996 or so and hasn't missed a beat. I leave it running 24/7 as a beer fridge at home when not traveling.
Cheers,
Mark
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon NT - Monday, Oct 19, 2009 at 08:56
Monday, Oct 19, 2009 at 08:56
Hi Mark
It has been run regularly and still pulls down to -10.
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Reply By: ctaplin - Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 22:45
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 at 22:45
Lyndon,
If I mounted that 73 Litre Evacool fridge in the back of a very high troopy, is there any chance of falling and braking a bone while trying to get a cold beer?
I'm sure you understand this question better than others...
They are great fridges though and lot of cold VB Gold Cans applied to a bruise can apparently help with the swelling.
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon NT - Monday, Oct 19, 2009 at 08:51
Monday, Oct 19, 2009 at 08:51
Ha Ha Chris!
Actually it's an Auto Fridge. Evacools are an esky with a cooling unit bolted on one end! So get your facts straight! We are however looking at a ladder of some sort to prevent this happening again :)
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Reply By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:59
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:59
Lyndon
Sorry I'm late with this post - just arrived back from
Brisbane with new D-MAX ;-)
I bought this same frig (10 yrs old) from the local company that
services them (KOOLFIX). He ran it for a few days to check it. When I got it home it was TOO COLD !! (Froze everything on "1"). Took it back to him and he adjusted the thermostat, gave me some test gear and allowed me to take it all home to test it over the next week.
I purchased an Engel Wireless Monitor and set everything up for a week long test - taking photos, about 2 every day.
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I bought it to put in my
Kimberley Kamper (just fits). One thing I was advised is to keep the sides of the frig
well ventilated - these are the heat cooling panels. (non tech speak). ;-) AND to run the frig every month. As a beer frig, I think it will get a good workout ;-)
Malcolm
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Follow Up By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 13:07
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 13:07
just to add, Shaker is spot on for a good one. The year of manufacture was on my warranty card, so I suspect it is on the motor. Nothing on outside.
Mine has (like a 12V computer) exhaust fan next to the switch.
Malcolm
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Reply By: hatrack - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 14:51
Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 14:51
I would be interested in buying it...
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon NT - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 15:29
Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 15:29
It's listed in the trader adds. You can contact me on 0429990849 or 0419869992.
Regards Lyndon
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