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 finally finished the new insulated shelf upon which the fridge resides, and I cut down the former drawer for underneath to fit under this lowered shelf.
I cut 5 more holes in the drawer for airflow for about twice the total surface area of the Noctua fan aperture.
Pretty significant airflow.
I wound up sealing the cabinet's hardwood cleats and plywood with polyurethane. Because it was stinky I temporarily placed the 80mm 24v 0.05a fan in the exit shroud so I wouldn't have to smell it all day and night.
I brightened the square where the 80mm fan is. Friction fit.
The drawer in place reduces whooshing sound from fan and the low humm of the compressor by an estimated 15%.
Still mulling over the design to divert condenser air to living area.
I finally finished the new insulated shelf upon which the fridge resides, and I cut down the former drawer for underneath to fit under this lowered shelf.
I cut 5 more holes in the drawer for airflow for about twice the total surface area of the Noctua fan aperture.
Pretty significant airflow.
I wound up sealing the cabinet's hardwood cleats and plywood with polyurethane. Because it was stinky I temporarily placed the 80mm 24v 0.05a fan in the exit shroud so I wouldn't have to smell it all day and night.
I brightened the square where the 80mm fan is. Friction fit.
The drawer in place reduces whooshing sound from fan and the low humm of the compressor by an estimated 15%.
Still mulling over the design to divert condenser air to living area.
