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Freezer to Fridge conversion | 20 comments (20 topical, editorial)

Re: Freezer to Fridge conversion (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by ghurd on Sat Mar 1st, 2008 at 09:20:15 AM MST
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Nice work.

I'd be a bit concerned about the thermostat running the motor directly.
Might want the thermostat running a large heavy duty relay.

Are there any HP ratings on the thermostat?

G-

Re: Freezer to Fridge conversion (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by Volvo farmer on Sat Mar 1st, 2008 at 10:31:57 PM MST
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Nah,

Look at the specs on that control. It's rated at 15A at 240V. It will work fine in this application without a relay.

Quite impressive specs coming in on these chest-fridges. Maybe I'll have to build me one myself and hook the kill-a-watt to it. I still think the wife would be not-happy fishing for mayonnaise or Thousand Island amongst cans of beer and egg cartons.

Volvo Farmer

May you always have success in your quest to irritate those who you despise. -Ben Goode
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Re: Freezer to Fridge conversion (3.00 / 0) (#10)
by MattB on Sun Mar 2nd, 2008 at 08:59:57 AM MST
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Efficiency like that, Bob.. you can build you two of 'em. One for your keg, one for your wife :-)

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Re: Freezer to Fridge conversion (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by geoffd on Sun Mar 2nd, 2008 at 05:36:05 AM MST
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I checked out the thermostat before I bought it. It is rated at 15amp at 240 volt, so plenty of juice for this. I think they are used for A/C or Hot water elements.

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Freezer to Fridge conversion | 20 comments (20 topical, 0 editorial)

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