Increasing Airflow through Condenser.
The new DC only compressor fridge I will soon have in my possession has a 92 mm computer muffin fan pulling air through only a portion(~85%) of the ~120mm tall condenser. It then blows this warmed a...
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I ran some tests on mine with an interior fan and found that the amp-hr usage went up a couple of amp-hrs with the fan. I'm not sure why, maybe increased heat transfer through the walls? Anyways, I haven't used it and haven't missed it. Remember that the fridge works best when its loaded up with food. I don't think there's any thermal mass when they're empty and the performance is lower.
I have a wireless thermometer for mine and I adjust the temperature a lot. The thermostat doesn't keep the fridge at a constant temperature, it varies with ambient. I also set it lower during the day when the solar panels are working and higher at night to reduce usage.
Bruce
P.S. I set my thermostat at around 1/3 of max and it will run at around 38-40F, depending on how warm it is outside.
P.P.S. Here's the thermometer I use, it woks great:
AcuRite Wireless Thermometer
I have a wireless thermometer for mine and I adjust the temperature a lot. The thermostat doesn't keep the fridge at a constant temperature, it varies with ambient. I also set it lower during the day when the solar panels are working and higher at night to reduce usage.
Bruce
P.S. I set my thermostat at around 1/3 of max and it will run at around 38-40F, depending on how warm it is outside.
P.P.S. Here's the thermometer I use, it woks great:
AcuRite Wireless Thermometer
