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jjj
Explorer
Aug 21, 2015

fridge fans

I had a computer fan blowing air from the bottom of cooler unit but last week it died. I started up the fridge on monday and Wednesday I went to check it is was in low 50's so I changed to propane thought it would cool better and went in yesterday to load it was at 60. It was 105 outside and 100 in the fiver.I have a 9 inch house fan that I put in the compartment for a temp fix and got it to drop to 42 within 3 hours.The fans work so what I would like to know where to get a couple good quality fans to put in there for a permanate fix that will last a few years. Thanks
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2015
    how much heat does a fridge generate when the burner is off? does the fan need to run all the time, or can it wire into the burner relay?
  • KJINTF's avatar
    KJINTF
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2015
    Suggest you get a blower motor fan like this one

    http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PMB1275PNB1-AY.%282%29.GN/259-1365-ND/1021214

    Additionally to reduce fan speed / noise when not needed get a nice adjustable PWM speed controller - The ones on Ebay for $5.00 or so work great
  • SCVJeff's avatar
    SCVJeff
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2015
    All Electronics is in Van Nuys and open on the weekends. They have a wide selection of sizes, volume/ current, voltage, and guards for all sizes.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Aug 21, 2015
    A few sources for good prices on good fans:
    bgmicro.com ... allelectronics.com ... mpja.com ... www.goldmine-elec-products.com
  • John_Wayne's avatar
    John_Wayne
    Explorer II
    Aug 21, 2015
    Any computer shop or electric shop should be able to come up with 12 volt fans. Check e-bay for 12volt muffin fans
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Aug 21, 2015
    jjj wrote:
    I would like to know where to get a couple good quality fans to put in there for a permanate fix that will last a few years. Thanks


    Here is where I bought mine...RV Frig Fans....HERE
  • BDSUSA's avatar
    BDSUSA
    Explorer
    Aug 21, 2015
    This is a Fridge Fix that might cure your issues - http://smartrvproducts.com/

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