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SFVdave
Explorer
Jun 28, 2016

Question about Routing solar cables down fridge vent

I see most route their solar cables down the fridge vent and do so on the side opposite the flue. Is there any concern for the amount of heat generated by fridge, especially on a HOT sunny day. I ...
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MrWizard
Moderator
Jun 29, 2016
Mine goes thru the mesh
I think most users do it that way
I don't want a hole in the vent base for rain water to come thru into the fridge compartment
A good thunder storm can create a lot of run off and some standing water against vents

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