Thread: Ebay Fridges

Originally Posted by Judo

How do you clean it out? Compressed air?

Compressed air in a can might be alright but probably not from a compressor as it will most likely damage delicate bits. Plus the dust tend to be a bit sticky and needs to be wiped or brushed off - I use a small paint brush to remove the dust and vacuum it up.

Cheers

Garry

my 60 ltr cenco fridge was bought on ebay for about $400. Is a year old and has had about 500 hrs use. never had a problem with it. Its runs at -18 and makes ice and keeps food frozen mostly when used. i use the ice it makes in a seperate esky. i run it off the cig lighter when driving once at camp i run it off 2x 150ah solar batterys at night (nothing more annoying than a genny running at night) then connect the 2 batterys to solar panels during the day and run the fridge off a generator. This system has worked fantastic for me for upto 5 days straight.

I did alot of research before buying and found the big expensive brands to be insanely priced. I also did not want a 3 way as everyone i spoke to that has one said they use alot of gas in very little time. My $400 fridge freezer has paid for its self on savings of buying ice alone.

Originally Posted by Defender bender

I also did not want a 3 way as everyone i spoke to that has one said they use alot of gas in very little time.

While the performance of 3 ways varies and is generally not as good as compressor fridges I am afraid that everyone you spoke to is totally wrong as they are very good on gas use - in fact lasting a long time on little gas.

Cheers

Garry

Originally Posted by Red110

my waeco experience - 3 thermistors in 5 years with hardly any work (2-3 times a year).

The thermistor in my waeco broke after about six years. Replaced it for less than $2 and now runs fine. I never turn it off now. It runs on an 80 watt solar panel and four second hand 25Ah SLA batteries. I think the thermistors last longer if the fridge is left on.
Aaron

Originally Posted by garrycol

While the performance of 3 ways varies and is generally not as good as compressor fridges I am afraid that everyone you spoke to is totally wrong as they are very good on gas use - in fact lasting a long time on little gas.

Cheers

Garry

I agree, they work better on gas than 12/240V. They really only use a pilot light for the thermal siphon of the refrigerant so use very little gas.

Been nearly 6 months so time for an update, who's fridge is still going strong, who's has died and who has picked up a new bargain.

Been procrastinating for a while so now i need a fridge.

Was just talking about this thread to a mate today who's looking to buy a cheapy to leave in the shed on his bush block running on a battery solar combo