... How many kilowatt-hours per month average for your fridge? Is it just a fridge or is it a fridge freezer? What kind is it and how did you modify it?...
Can you put in a solar panel? Is cost a serious issue? Do you need a freezer? Are you technically inclined? How much stuff do you need to cool? What...
My fridge has always been tough to adjust, especially if room temps change dramatically. Things were either too warm or would freeze. We don't usually have...
From: "globalpeace777" <globalpeace777@...> ... My little 4.3cuft refrigerator accounts for about 25% of my electric bill . That happens when you reduce...
Certainly welcome, Kat Make sure to download that and the other really useful chunk of info, the one that describes length of time foods will keep in such a...
Hi all. I am glad to see this group. One of the things I was trying to figure out is refrigeration/freezers and find that the full description is just what I...
Dear all members; i just put the first 3 videos of The refrigeration & air conditioning course on my blog at free videos section. The refrigeration & air...
Dear all members; i just put video no.12 of The refrigeration & air conditioning course on my blog at free videos section. The refrigeration & air conditioning...
I am entering into a commercial hvac training program. One of my assignments is to interview a few employees working in the industry. It would be a great help...
I am new to the forum. I am building an RV which I hope will be very efficent concerning energy usage. Everything is OK with the exception of the Air...
I don't understand the logic behind it. What's with the outside radiator? You want to try and cool the outdoors or what? What makes you think that that will be...
From: "David Smith" <djsmith_1998@...> ... It would be easier, to simply remove the door. ... It seems fairly clear, that by "outside" that he meant, ...
... No that will not work, you will be trying to freeze the outside. BUT KEEP YOUR FREEZER, fill it full of cold absorbing mass, AND FREEZE IT AT NITE...
... That's correct. This is why room A/C units are always placed in a window. refrigeration is a heat pump and the heat in the room has to be pumped...
A Better Idea Still get a split unit. 1./ MUCH quieter 2./ only 20% more $$ 3./ they are reverse cycle (most) 4./ They are easier to install. Now if you want...
I have an RV and travel to areas like DARWIN wich is hot and humid. I have three types of coolers on board. 1./ Evaporative on roof for hot dry areas can run...
From: "garret" <garret@...> ... That would be 30.6°F.............not 62.6 -Laren Corie- Natural Solar Building Design Since 1975 www.ThermalAttic.com ...
... -Laren Corie- Natural Solar Building Design Since 1975 www.ThermalAttic.com Read my Solar house design articles in: -Energy Self-Sufficiency Newsletter- ...
Dear All Members; A.S.H.R.A.E Applications Handbook 2007 is the latest version of A.S.H.R.A.E Applications Handbook 2007 series You can download it from here: ...
Hi, My carpenter is an off gridder. He has 90W of panels and one deepcycle marine battery. He bought a small compressor type fridge and is trying to keep his...
Hi Bruce, I can relate to the lack of sun shine. We've had very little of it here in RI. Sometimes manual cycling isn't the best alternative either becasue it...
From: "Bruce Jackson" <bpjackso@...> ... Hi Bruce; There are lots of different plug in, house security, light timers, on the market. I think they can...
One would think that the thermostat in the fridge would know better. The timer seems rube golbergish. Might be better to size the solar and battery correctly....
something to consider If the temp in the refer isn't properly regulated food spoilage can occur. This might be a serious health hazard depending on the temp,...
WOW, What a mental photograph this is. I thought Steve lived in the Northern tundra area......I'm familiar with the Porkies, and P Rocks...where does this...