Date:         Wed, 4 Sep 2002 21:35:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Justin Mayrand <jmayrand@ACORNWORLD.NET>
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From:         Justin Mayrand <jmayrand@ACORNWORLD.NET>
Subject:      Fridge Fan Questions
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Well, after a great week long stay in the SuperVan, I have noted 2 things
about the 'fridge fan:

1) it is really loud
2) it runs all the time


Now, to me, an incurable tinkerer, I figure that it is time to fix the fan
and/or replace it. So, I pulled the 'fridge and replaced the old stock fan
with two 80cm box fans wired to the thermal switch. These move way more air
than the stock fan and are much quieter.

I solved one problem (the noise), but not the other (still runs all the
time). Now, if I understand correctly, the thermal switch turns on at 140F,
and off at 125F. My new fans are blowing cool air from behind the 'fridge,
so why are they still running? I removed the little cabinet side grille and
reached in to touch the fins (careful of the exhaust pipe) and lo and
behold, the fins are cool *except* the one the switch is on  - it is still
very hot. It appears that the orientation of the finds on the back of the
'fridge (there are 3 sets) causes the air to "lean" to the right (towards
the sink when the unit is installed) and the switch is on the left.

So from all of that, I have two questions:

1) do they al run all the time?
2) has anyone come up with a solution (which I will do soon)?

Thanks, and this is the friendliest list I am on.   ...JMM



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