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Thread: Fridge Vent Fan - With a Twist!
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06-22-2020, 06:32 PM #21
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Sorry I wasn't aware the link didn't work: https://www.stego-usa.com/products/r...ating-cooling/
The 5 deg differential was an arbitrary range FWIW.2018 F150 XLT 301a, Screw, 4x4, HDPP, Max tow, Andersen Ultimate w/ Curt Double Lock hitch.
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06-22-2020, 08:03 PM #22
The Stego-USA does not have a remote sensor. The sensor is in the unit, and that would have to mounted near the coils I would think. Guess it depends on how easy it is to get to the coils on the fridge. I need to look more closely at the Inkbird ITC-1000 and see if I can make that work.
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06-23-2020, 04:08 AM #23
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If you look down the backside of your 'fridge, take the top vent cover off and gently push the metal shield in, about midway up on the right side is the thermal switch held on by glue or the caulk they love to use. Since that switch is controlling a relay at the bottom by the control panel you could just add fans to the relay output to see if the increased airflow is enough to affect temperatures.
Last edited by Wicked ace; 06-23-2020 at 04:11 AM.
2018 F150 XLT 301a, Screw, 4x4, HDPP, Max tow, Andersen Ultimate w/ Curt Double Lock hitch.
2019 Grand Design Reflection 150 series 260RD.... SOLD!!!!.
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06-23-2020, 06:19 AM #24
Ace,
Good idea. My fridge is in the slide and trying to look down the back is going to be really difficult. Fortunately they did a good job on building a tight enclosure cabinet for the fridge, and I'd have to remove a wood baffle first. Depends on how far down the switch is located.
However, you bring up an interesting possibility. I can hear a fan that cycles on and off, and is probably controlled by the thermal switch you mention. If there is a relay at the bottom, near the control board, I can use that to control extra fans. Or if relay is too small to handle the load, use it to control a slave relay for extra fans. I'll take a look.
I may have also found a solution in a Emerson 3F05-1 Adjustable Snap Disc Fan Control. Adjustable "on" form 90 - 130 deg and "off" differential of 20 deg.Last edited by dryfly; 06-23-2020 at 06:27 AM.
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06-24-2020, 03:03 PM #25
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06-24-2020, 06:03 PM #26
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As a shield from the elements, what about modifying a vent that they use for the microwave vent, with the shield and flapper?
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06-24-2020, 06:30 PM #27
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Last edited by Boom 'r Bust; 06-24-2020 at 06:35 PM.
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06-24-2020, 06:31 PM #28
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I think that's a great idea! Why do I think it's a great idea? Because I considered doing the same thing... 🤣
I tried to do something similar with the velcroed flap, but the microwave vent would definitely look nicer. But remember, when I did this little project I wasn't sure how well it would work.
In hindsight I would not drill the holes in the vent. But I would cut another 1/2" to 1" off the flat area blocking the fan. This would give me max ventilation and the flap would still provide the rain protection I need.
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06-24-2020, 06:46 PM #29
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06-24-2020, 06:53 PM #30
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