2 way fridge problem

Submitted: Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 14:57

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Member - Julie P (VIC)

G'day - we have had our Bushman 2 way fridge for about 5 years - never let us down until recently - it ran the battery down and we couln't understand why, as we were putting power back in continuously from the solar panels, and had heaps of sun power. Anyway what we have discovered is that it running on all the time - not going back to its usual "sit"mode - as we are travelling this is a bit of a dilemma - we have been using it as a freezer. We feel it is the thermostat, and are taking it to a recommended repairer tomorrow - we only twigged to the problem when we were camped in a national park, extremely quiet, and we could hear it just running on. Luckily we didn't lose any food, still had the little freezer in the van as back up. Anyone else had this happen?
jules

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Reply By: you eat the bear - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 17:55

Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 17:55

Hi, Jules

I've got a Bushman of about the same vintage and (touch wood) no issues so far.
It does use a pair of AA batteries to control the thermostat. This is completely separate to the power required to run the fridge.
This may be a dumb question but have you checked/changed these?

Steve

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Follow Up By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:20

Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:20

Thanks for that Steve - whereabouts are these batteries on the fridge?
Jules

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Follow Up By: kcandco - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:53

Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:53

Hi Jules

The batteries are located right next to the lcd temperature display. I find mine only last a year or so (alkaline). The lid to the batteries is similar to that found on tv remotes etc.

regards Kc

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Follow Up By: kcandco - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:56

Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:56

Hi Julie

Do you check the set temperature every time you turn the bushman on. I sometimes find mine has reset itself to -18 so always check it every time I turn the fridge on. Im not sure if that is because the batteries are getting low.

regards Kc

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Follow Up By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:58

Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:58

Thanks for help - have checked (put new batteries in and checked it) no different - so looks like it is the repairer tomorrow (220k round trip!!) Kalbar to Burleigh Heads - hope the rain stops. It has been belting down here in Kalbar - we are staying at the show grounds with a lake view - truck got bogged here this morning - funny thing - belonged to Queensland Transport Dept - needed tractor to drag it out ha - ha!!

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