Thread: 2nd 12v volt fridge choice ... ??

Our old Engel doesn't even have a digital gauge, so I just run it on 1 (out of 5) all the time. Must buy a proper gauge for it.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Our old Engel doesn't even have a digital gauge, so I just run it on 1 (out of 5) all the time. Must buy a proper gauge for it.

Or convert to thermostat controlled....best thing I did to my 32L. Set temp and forget no need to adjust the dial between hottest part of the day and the cool night.

Well, after much deliberation I pulled the pin on the 60L ARB fridge/freezer (not the new bomb proof one).

Ticked all the right boxes.

Thanks for everyones input !!

Originally Posted by weeds

Or convert to thermostat controlled....best thing I did to my 32L. Set temp and forget no need to adjust the dial between hottest part of the day and the cool night.

Is the conversion expensive?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Is the conversion expensive?

The controller was very cheap.....

Taking a punt $20 + a bit of cable.....mine just controls the +pos coming into the fridge.

Others tapped into the control circuit but that was too complicated for me although I think other have to do it when some thing has fail...mine was still functioning so I just use the +pos coming in...set temp and it hovers 1-2 degrees either side, best thing is it doesn't destroy the salad stuff.

Welcome to have a look....I will take some pics when I get home.

Thanks.
I just have mine fixed on 1 with a piece of tape and it is always cold. I had a thermometer on it for a while, but it broke.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Thanks.
I just have mine fixed on 1 with a piece of tape and it is always cold. I had a thermometer on it for a while, but it broke.

Have a look here Converting old school Engel Fridge to thermostat controlled