Sunfrost noise [RE-wrenches]

[jay peltz]

Hi Sparks,

I would only caution that the "new" propane units don't seem to be lasting much
beyond around 10 years.  I sold lots of them to folks around here ( so humboldt) and
the lifespan seemed to be around 10 years.  At that point they were spent.  So they
become a bit less cost effective when using those numbers.  The old origional
Servels, heck many are still in use working great.

Jay

"R. Sparks Scott" wrote:

>         A few words in defense of the 'propane' refrigerators:
>         I've lived out of one for 26 years and would need a *very* compelling
> reason to change. Almost all RV-type propane refrigerators are also
> gas/electric combos. When running on electric, they are virtually silent
> and consume power that might otherwise be wasted in a charge controller.
> The gas feature makes for a very attractive back-up power source in case of
> system failure or mid-winter PV shortfalls.
>         Consumption: My old unit is probably not as efficient as newer ones, but
> it consumes less than 1KwH per day, or about 10 gallons of propane per
> month. It does require periodic defrosting, but that might be more due to
> the condition of the door seals than the design.
>         Indoor air pollution: Anybody that doesn't install a petroleum-fueled
> appliance in accordance  with approved instructions and codes, i.e: venting
> it outdoors, is asking for a good dose of CO poisoning!
>         Payback: This is a hard one, I paid $125 at a flea market. That would be,
> uh, $4.80/yr. Sounds good to me. Even a new whizz-bang side-by-side RV unit
> of reasonable size is going to cost only $1200 or so, this puts it in the
> same cost range as the Sunfrost, eh?
>         Noise: I'd have to agree, ANY continuous noise from a household appliance
> is way too much!
>         Durability: Zero moving parts (except the door!)
>         Remember, it's also called *Appropriate* Technology. In some cases, the
> old-line appliances are the most appropriate choice for the customers needs.
>
>         -S
>
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