Performance of 3-way absorption fridge

[Daniel V.]

Its great stuff...I use the fiberglass auto stuff because I limit my risk to fire...Where a very tight space is concerned and fiber glass cloth is to complex the Reflectix is super " the foil cardboard stuff"...97% reflection of infrared in some studies. (find on ebay too) This material is used in the manufacture of cold boxes today, makes up the outer layer of the box...I do not like bubble wrap product becuase it burns rapidly, I get the willies thinking of it.

So as far as I can tell, and as Lisa pointed out, the only Reflectix I can find here is basically a fire hazard-ish bubblewrap sandwich.

So.... assuming I can get my Canadian hands on the right stuff some day, is it a good conclusion to say that I should put the foil wherever I can till I turn blue, as long as I'm not blocking the vents or air flow? What are your thoughts on slipping a layer of it between the coil and the fridge compartment?

[Harry Young]

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[Harry Young]

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So as far as I can tell, and as Lisa pointed out, the only Reflectix I can find here is basically a fire hazard-ish bubblewrap sandwich.

[Roy in TO]

As a side note, any other sources for the foil insulation material (or perhaps a reasonable replacement)?

I found some searching the web. It is used for insulating furnace ductwork.

[Daniel V.]

I found some searching the web. It is used for insulating furnace ductwork.

Those are plastic-based semi-flammable, though, aren't they? I think they use Reflectix (or close relatives) on ductwork. Or did you find something else? I've been clicking like mad but can't seem to be able to find anything. Must be the hot weather.

[Roy in TO]

Those are plastic-based semi-flammable, though, aren't they? I think they use Reflectix (or close relatives) on ductwork. Or did you find something else? I've been clicking like mad but can't seem to be able to find anything. Must be the hot weather.

Google: fiberglass duct insulation = 63,700 hits

[Raya]

Well I'd still like to know where one should ideally put the insulation. Has anyone come up with a definitive answer? Does one line the compartment before (re)-installing the fridge? Or?

Thanks,

Raya