Fridge work temp

Post by **Macflai** » 22 Apr 2006, 12:00

Hello

here I am again with another question

Can anybody tell me please what is the correct working temperature of the fridge?
Last weekend I was testing it, first I bought a 9V battery to let the temp LCD works... then with the van started I switched on the fridge (the 12V switch)... After more than 2 hours driving the temp was always the same... around 12Ã‚ÂºC... is that correct?
I also tested the fridge with gas when the van was stopped and the same...

Post by **Cruz** » 22 Apr 2006, 14:17

usually takes our fridge a lot longer than 2 hours to get cold. try plugging it to the mains overnight

Post by **Macflai** » 22 Apr 2006, 17:42

horace83 wrote:usually takes our fridge a lot longer than 2 hours to get cold. try plugging it to the mains overnight

You mean mains>>>230V right?

Post by **stuckin88** » 22 Apr 2006, 17:50

Has your fridge got big outside vents-2 large grilles on the outside of the van where the fridge is?--this is to draw cold air in from the outside when you are moving--if it has not-& most German vans-ie Westys dont your fridge wont get that cold when driving because it is drawing the warm air from inside the van-not cold outside air--when parked & running on gas or electric hookup the fridge should get fairly cold--but if the outside temp is very hot ie in Spain 30 degrees or more the fridge wont work that well--

Post by **Cate** » 22 Apr 2006, 18:06

IIRC a fridge working on 12v only stops it getting warmer, it can't work hard enough on that to lower the temp, you'll need to plug it into the mains overnight or for a few hours before you go anywhere to get it to a decent beer cooling temp.
Gas'll get it cool enough too.

Post by **kevtherev** » 23 Apr 2006, 09:51

On gas it freezes beer in cans over night ..as cate ses cooling it down first when on Batt will maintain a lower temp
try the old frozen 2ltr pop bottle trick!

Post by **Macflai** » 23 Apr 2006, 22:54

Thanks all for your answers...

You know what? I was watching the LCD display and always around 12... and I have realized it is 12Volts!! When I switch on the engine goes to allmost 13Volts!!! so it is must be volts!!! What is that thing doing over the fridge???

and that display works with a 9V battery!

Post by **ghost123uk** » 24 Apr 2006, 09:11

Just a point.

When folks say plug it into the mains ( 230 - 240 Volts ) only do this if you fridge is a 3 way with mains input !!

If you plug a 2 way ( 12 volt ) into the mains it will make a big bang and you will likely get electrocuted

I know some reading this will think I am stating the obvious, but I HAVE seen it done !!

Post by **Macflai** » 24 Apr 2006, 13:53

It is a 3 way one.... Electrolux 2210 I think, automatic ignition or so like that...

Post by **purplechugster** » 24 Apr 2006, 14:02

Plug in overnight and let it cool down, then the gas bottle or battery should keep it there.

My fridge gets cold enough to freeze vegetables if I put it on full

Beer stays pleasantly cool though, and thats the main thing

Post by **kevtherev** » 24 Apr 2006, 15:02

Macflai wrote:It is a 3 way one.... Electrolux 2210 I think, automatic ignition or so like that...

oooooooh nice frdge

they freeze sausages on regulo 3 ...and ...er ...everything else overnight...

Post by **Mocki** » 24 Apr 2006, 15:23

mine will freeze on 12v, there is no regualtion on 12v on nay of the three way ones, and it is a capable of turning milk to a solid block of unuseable ice on gas if its turned up too far........

will definately chill from ambient on 12v and gas, and mains, although it makes sense to help it..... i always prechill it on mains before a major trip in the hot, but that mainlybecause i dont run it on 12v unless i have to....

Post by **Cate** » 24 Apr 2006, 17:33

2210, good at freezing cucumbers, milk, orange juice, yoghurts........