Swap 12v for 120v Fridge Element? UPDATE 2
EDIT--it turned out you can't swap them--they are not the same and it would fry things if you applied 120v to the 12v element ---------------------- UPDATE 25 Jan--12v is cooling down the freezer....
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I like that relay idea.
This morning freezer temp is in the cold zone where it is supposed to be at -20ish C and under 0F. Fridge is also where it belongs just above freezing. (But so is ambient)
The element is on (212 watts) so can't tell if it is cycling from that spot check just now. Later observations for that.
Anyway, there it is -- the 12v initial "pull-down", which is not supposed to work according to the owner's manual.
Looking good for replacing my irreparable 120v setting with the 12v set up using the second converter with 120v input. (I cannot swap the 12v element out either --it is stuck in there despite spraying)
EDIT--it has been a few hours and no change in temperatures except fridge is now at 3C, which is below ambient. It has bottomed out for sure at the proper temps. However, I have not caught it with the element off. It is about 8C/45F out where the element is in back of the fridge, so maybe it has to stay on instead of cycle--not a clue. Was 203 watts
This morning freezer temp is in the cold zone where it is supposed to be at -20ish C and under 0F. Fridge is also where it belongs just above freezing. (But so is ambient)
The element is on (212 watts) so can't tell if it is cycling from that spot check just now. Later observations for that.
Anyway, there it is -- the 12v initial "pull-down", which is not supposed to work according to the owner's manual.
Looking good for replacing my irreparable 120v setting with the 12v set up using the second converter with 120v input. (I cannot swap the 12v element out either --it is stuck in there despite spraying)
EDIT--it has been a few hours and no change in temperatures except fridge is now at 3C, which is below ambient. It has bottomed out for sure at the proper temps. However, I have not caught it with the element off. It is about 8C/45F out where the element is in back of the fridge, so maybe it has to stay on instead of cycle--not a clue. Was 203 watts
