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Date:         Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:04:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage

On Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:27:56 -0700, Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>Right, but here's my question. > >If low current setting + longer runtime = high current setting + shorter runtime . . . in other words, if there is no overall effect on longterm power consumption . . . then why does Vitrifrigo even bother giving the option of three different levels of current consumption? --------- Rocket,

Somewhere between your question (above) and Dennis's insights...

Recalling a samba post a year ago, where a new gelato-fridge installation (my sarcastic name) was consuming way-more amp-hours than expected.

The problem was located in the fridge thermostat. So said the factory rep. as I recall. Thermostats vary. Some are fast, some are slow to respond to delta-"t". Others are numb to respond at all.

Now I'm guessing here. The three current settings are available to get a best-fit with the individual thermostat. Try each setting for a "best fit" to your particular thermostat...

Pz


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