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evy
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May 21, 2015

DIY 3 way refrigerator venting (drawing)

I'm working on my DIY conversion build out of a 2010 Ford extended E250.

I've red a lot of articles here and there about 3 way refrigerator venting, now I can't do the big two gravity vents/access door like they normally do.

But Here's another way that should provide even more air movement behind the fridge.

Using three 80mm PC fans (120cfm/0.54amps total), plugged to the fridge (I don't know how yet but I know there's a circuit especially for that) every time the fridge turns on the fans are activated.

I have never done this before, please tell me if you see anything wrong with this concept, thanks!

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  • Why not make that 12" x 12" access door a vent, instead? These work well, and are screened:

    soffit vent

    They come in aluminum, white and brown.

    You could even hinge it on the bottom, and have 4 screws along the top. And put some 1/8" x 1/2" foam gasket in behind to keep the rain out.

    I have several of these on my minibus conversion. I cut them to size... one, two, or three sections.

    Two of those fans should be plenty... and only required during hot weather.

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