Fridge short circuit
Submitted: Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 16:49
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I have an Electrolux three way fridge which has decided to throw the safety switch. We had a storm last night with winds + rain hitting the side of the van with the three vents for the fridge. The floor was wet under the fridge. I have cleaned it all out and run the fridge on gas today effectively drying out the area. Is it likely this could be the cause of the problem? The wires appear to go into a sealed section, so can
water get in further? There is a 5 week wait for the local caravan repairer, so will a general appliance repairer do?
THanks,
Anthony
Reply By: Allan B, Sunshine Coast, - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 17:34
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 17:34
Hi Anthony,
Likely a bit of that storm moisture in the fridge electrics somewhere. Will probably dry out OK with a little warmth and time.
An electrical appliance workshop should be able to check it and move things along a bit faster. Preferable than a caravan repairer anyway.
Good luck.
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Reply By: Rockape - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 17:58
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 17:58
Anthony,
with the vents off place a fan in front of the hole and blow air behind the fridge for a day, that will dry it out if it ever stops raining that is.
Have a good one
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Follow Up By: oldtrack123 - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 20:32
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 20:32
HI Anthony
you did not say what model 3way. But if does not have an electronic circuit board??
Just close it all up & run on gas for about 24hrs'
The heat should safely dry it out .
Do not be in a hurry to retry on 240v, until @ least 24hrs of drying.
It does not take much moisture in the right place to trip a RCD
Peter
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Reply By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 20:46
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 20:46
Anthony, I can't help with the repair, but my experience has been that the caravan repairer will simply remove the unit and send it to a fridge repairer. Our local fridge repairer in
Newcastle has plenty of experience with caravan fridges and will remove it and re-install it.
teege
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