compressor or not a compressor fridge question
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 18:35
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Member - bungarra (WA)
have I got this right?.........a 3 way fridge that is 12/240/gas is not a compressor fridge because it is relying on a heat exchanger?
therefore a gas fridge cannot be a compressor fridge
a 12/240 v fridge could be either compressor or not compressor fridge?
dumb question to some I suppose.......but would like to ger my head around this
thanks
Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 19:20
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 19:20
bungarra, Yes, a 3 way fridge is not "always" a compressor fridge but usually.
A normal 3 way fridge uses either 12 volt,240 volt or gas to heat ammonia based liquid to provide cooling.
A gas fridge can never be a compressor fridge!!
A 12/240 volt fridge would only be a compressor fridge but could theoretically be 12 volt powered ammonia coolant fridge and a 240 volt compressor fridge but that would be stupid. A 12/240 volt fridge IS a compressor fridge.
Hope that makes sense.
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - Barnray (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 19:44
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 19:44
Sorry to butt in but some Electrolux 12/240v are only Ammonia based fridges, So be careful about choosing. Barnray
Ps I have repaired one in a motorhome, but I'm no expert
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Monday, Mar 22, 2010 at 14:42
Monday, Mar 22, 2010 at 14:42
A 3 way fridge is usually a compressor fridge?...not to me it aint
a 3 way is an absorption type refrigerator
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Reply By: farouk - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 19:24
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 19:24
Hi Bungarra,
Yes you are right on all counts!! the latter is like camping fridge's which work in the car and 240v and the 3 way are all element type fridges
Farouk
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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Monday, Mar 22, 2010 at 18:12
Monday, Mar 22, 2010 at 18:12
3 way = 1. Gas flame
2. 240v heating element.
3. 12v heating element.
One of the 3 must be in use to provide heat for cooling to occur , best performance as above , 12v power draw excessive and least efficient of the 3.
12/240v is generally a compressor driven fridge ,
12/240v "cooler box" fridges use the " peltier " style of heat transfer , and most can also be used as a hot box , will drain battery in no time.
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