rexlion wrote:
Just a comment about the fridge: don't expect that type of fridge to maintain a set temperature like your household (compressor) fridge. Absorption units will only cool a certain amount below ambient temp; as it gets hotter outside, the fridge will get warmer inside. You can sometimes improve performance by adding a small fan near the upper vent opening to get rid of heat buildup. Some folks switch out to a 12V compressor fridge like Engel, ARB, etc.
Sorry you're having such a disaster with the build quality.
That misconception about absorption frigs only cooling a certain amount below ambient is PURE HOGWASH!. While they are not as efficient they will cool properly even in high ambient temps. The biggest issue is the cooling capacity is much less and by that I mean how much heat they can remove as a function of time, but this has to do with the limitations of the refrigerant used and the non compressor design of an absorption frig.
With all that said there can be some ambient conditions where the temp is so high well into the 100s would be my guess where an absorption frig simply can't transfer enough heat energy from the condensor coil to offset the natural heat losses from normal sources and design issues such as poor condensor air flow, etc.
ON EDIT just read Old Biscuits post and I agree 100% with what he said and on reflection I also have to agree that probably the majority of frigs are not installed properly to allow the correct air flow over the condensor which will be the biggest issue with the frig cooling properly especially in higher ambient temps.
Larry
