Still not happy with my new 3 Way fridge

Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 23:41
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I'd like to ask those who have measured the temperature in their 3 way fridges, where exactly are you placing the thermometer.

If I place the thermometer on the bottom of the fridge - with the fridge empty - the air temperature fluctuates between 2 - 4 degrees. With the probe on top of the element, it sits around -1 (not surprising seeing the element is covered in frost).

But if the probe is sitting in a bottle of water which went into the fridge cold and stays there overnight, the temperature in the bottle is 5 - 6 degrees.

This is also after the addition of a computer fan underneath the condensor, blowing air upwards.

I don't consider this temperature to be safe - the fridge should pull the temperature of food down below 4 degrees to make it safe from bacterial replication?

Do you think my fridge is a dud? It is similar to the Repco Fridges, but marketed by Gasmate. Does anyone have any specific experience with this brand? Should I take it back and get a Chescold Finch Fridge or even the Freezer model?

In anticipitation of those who will suggest a compressor fridge, my style of camping does not lend itself to a compressor fridge - I specifically want a 3 way fridge for prolonged stays in one place - and I can't justify the money for solar.

Thanks in advance,

David T
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