Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:59:37 -0400
Reply-To: Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior-Fridge mate Fan
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Neil,
Years ago, I added an small interior fan above the coils with a switch to
the outside of the fridge cabinet. Perhaps I didn't put a large enough fan,
but I was disappointed with the small improvement in cooling. I then
purchased the Valterra FridgeCool Fan (A10-2604). This is the one Dennis is
suggesting. It made a difference in the cooling of the fridge and I highly
recommend it.
Good luck,
Harold
--
Harold & Faye Teer
1991 Westy
Harrisonburg, VA
On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 8:11 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:
> Rv suppliers sell a fan. It is self contained and uses 2 D batteries. The 2
> batteries will run it for a month. Takes up about the same room as an 8
> ounce soda can.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
>> Reply-To: RAlanen@AOL.COM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior
>> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:28:13 EDT
>>
>> In a message dated 08/05/2008 4:57:04 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>>
>> Hey volks,
>>
>> I can't seem to find the site/thread in the archives on the bloke who
>> velcro'ed a battery/fan to the inside of his fridge. Anyone know: the
>> site
>> or the thread date? The one I remember involved this OCD type measuring
>> inner temp, outer temp, fin temp and who knows what else via a LCD above
>> his
>> left temple in the driver's seat! Think it (site) had pics too.
>>
>> OR
>>
>> the answer I'm really searching for is: how to find the smallest battery
>> to
>> power 12v fans (I'm currently testing a 9v NiMH rechargeable), as well as
>> the smallest effective fan. RShack sold me a 1.5" muffin fan which seems
>> it
>> may work but I'd like to learn if anyone has determined the smallest fan
>> size that achieves acceptable temps. The next size up is about 3.5" but
>> I'm
>> sure it draws much more current too AND takes up more space in the tiny
>> fridge. I'm considering testing two 6v 'lantern' cells but haven't seen
>> a
>> recharger for one or a rechargeable cell either.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Neil, I use a 1.5" muffin fan and hold it on the top of the cooling fins
>> with tie wraps. Velcro will impede the air flow. I pick up power for
>> that fan
>> from the power going to the LED / switch panel on the front of the sink
>> cabinet. I install a switch either on the fridge face plate or on the
>> sink
>> cabinet face near the LED / switch panel. I like an LED lighted push
>> button
>> switch so I can tell when the fan's on.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Frank Condelli
>> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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>>
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