12v fridge compressor shutting down when too hot

So does the compressor keep running or does it shut down.

If it keeps running then I would get the gas checked, it may be short on gas.

Hi Garbage,

Your problem is that the condenser is unable to convert the gas back to liquid causing the inbuilt pressure differential to shut the compressor down.Clear around the condensor area to allow free air flow or better still fit a small computer fan to supply a strong posiitive across the condenser the fridges effficiency will improve out of sight.


Cheers, Tassie.

Garbage,

Dick smith sell 12v fans obout 100mm dia for around $30 or most tip shops or computer repair places have secondhand units for obout $5. If it is possible to wire in at the compressor do so, this way the fan will run under the control of the thermostat ovoiding continous running , if unable to fit at compressor fit a isolation switch to control ,these fans power consumption is very low ratedin the milliamps

Tassie.

Garbage,

Most computer fans are rated to run on multi voltages , i assume your system is 12v , check prior to purchase, ebay is also a good source of fans.

Good luck, Tassie.

I would put money on voltage drop, I have a Oztrail would loose power in 30 + degree heat, I then tried the power pack from the Evakool, it had larger wire going to it, and no trouble since.

Hi,

I would suggest that the fan is not moving enough air (too small or too slow) or you may have blocked intakes (dust or fluff) that is stopping air moving through and keeping everything cool.

I would suggest taking the cover off the unit and ensuring everything is clean and clear and the fan is moving plenty of air.

If you don't have a fan or or one not moving enough air I would suggest fitting the largest fan you can fit. A good place to buy one is a computer shop as they can have large fans (120mm) but since they are so large they don't have to be fast to still move lots of air.

Thanks