Dorm fridge finally online

[rabbit]

Some more pix of dorm fridge install in Burro 17. I will not add the Reflectix insulation until I monitor the temperature of the fridge shell. Someone here suggested that these small fridges bleed exchanger heat thru the steel shell. I have not established if this be true. Compresser is obvious in picture; cooling coils are not! Couple puppy pix also: one is absolutely no help and the other is high maintenance. Guess which is which?

jack

[Donna D.]

Looks like a nice, clean install. I hope it works perfectly for your needs. Thanks for sharing the pics... of the pups too

[Bob Miller]

RE: Dorm Fridge
Do you have a vent at the top of the refrigerator coils, it has to have somewhere for the heat to escape.

[rabbit]

Bob, there is no opening or louvre in the shell top or sides. Rear is a plasticized, corrugated panel above the compressor. Only open area is lower half of back. Fridge has been on high cool for four hours plus (just returned from turning down to a lower setting) and is not warm to the touch. The Reflectix wrap is Velcroed on and can be applied thru the lower vent.

jack

[rabbit]

Thanks for looking, Donna. I know you are an equal opportunity "cheerleader" but that doesn't mean we don't all enjoy being appreciated. I woulda stuck with the Dometic if I coulda but I couldna "keep my kool" around the darn thing. I admire the planning, patience, and perseverance of those who can deal with a small 3-way!

jack

[Greg H]

We discussed insulating the outside of fridges in the Texas desert and we too think insulating the outside cabinet holds heat against the fridge.

[Jayfor]

Hi Jack,
A real nice install.
I sent you a PM Keith