would this damage my unit (avanti 2.1 chest freezer) is it alright for the unit to turn on and off through this instead using native on/off switch
53696
I am not an expert so I don't know for sure but I have used it in my own freezer/keezer for 3 years now with no problems. I think it takes the place of the native switch.
53697
This replaces your broken thermostat. This should not damage your Avanti unit if you install it according to directions. This can be removed and your Avanti returned to "as was" condition at any time.
53698
I have had my unit plugged up to my 7 cubic foot unit for a couple of months now and have not had any issues. This unit simply turns off your freezer when it hits the temp you set it at. The freezer will kick back on within 2 to 3 degrees of what its set at. Very simple device that wont damage your freezer
734550
You have to add the amps each appliance draws (starting amps, not running amps) and make sure it'sbelow the capacity of the unit. I ran 2 chest freezers at once, but never tried to run more at once.If the power fails I'll just run each fridge & freezer for an hour at a time every few hours.
76694
Overall, it's great. I would recommend that you have have your electrician put it on a wall switch/timer and just leave the switch that's on the rack In the ON position all the time. This way you won't ever worry about remembering to turn it off.
17257
I'm sorry dear, but I didn't purchase this fridge to experiment with it, I need it to keep my two insulins cool. Why would you need to turn it off? Are you transporting foods? Perhaps you should check out the DC switch and whether there is a transformer adapter you could use in the car. That's only a guess, since I use this for home use (A/C) only. I hope this helps you.
957173
its definitely worth a try. I installed it on my freezer. saved me from getting new one. check on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-47kVjzurF4
1840922
no it will start and stop the whole unit when the temp is reached in the freezer the whole unit will shut off plus most refrigerators use the cooling from the freezer with a fan and blend dampener which won't work when the temp in the freezer is met
1034615
I installed one on my refrigerator 10 years ago and it is still working. I had a 30 year old whirlpool upright freezer I installed another one on it to fix intermittent compressor start problem. It worked for a few weeks but the freezer compressor failed no fault of the RCO. If properly installed and it don't fix the problem you probably need a new appliance or professional opinion.
389631
I no expert ...but I think it might damage the compressor to operate it that way.....also it is really a top load design....but overall I really like the unit....better than I expected....fast cooling times
1113685
When switched off, no power gets to your appliance, so I cannot see how a power surge would effect the appliance. However, the Belkin switch may be *fried* after a power surge.
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I am not using that feature, but it should not matter if you want to use both of them....just a guess on my part at this point. It seemed totally arbitrary as to which one is used for the freezer. I just put them in based on position. #1 to the upper freezer, #2 to the lower fridge. I will check the instructions and let you know if it is different from what I just said.
1113519
You absolutely can control a chest freezer. I have one on a freezer that I built for myself and have done the same thing for another friend. It works great. I have another one that I use for heating and cooling on a 15 gallon conical. They can only handle 10 amps so keep that in mind.
1825846
I baught 3 a year and half ago and I had problem with all 3 , tryed to return them and the company would not except them back . thy didn't last a year for me . I'm an electrician so thy were installed the right way . As far as freezening no my units would not track and thy would go on for no reason all the time . Good luck with yours .
636162
Yes you can choose to not activate both the Hot or the Cold functions with a flip of a switch. It is very easy, and in the instructions.I can fit a 20oz. Life Factory in there no problem, but we also remove the bottom spill tray and fit our Kureg water container under it. We are very happy with this cooler. It is in an office environment.
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Dunno. Is it a fridge? If so buy it at your risk.. . My LG big expensive double door.. has a major design flaw. The cold air recirculation vents in the deep freeze are too small, so that it rapidly, in a couple of weeks, ices up. The auto-defroster cannot handle it. The circulation fan starts clunking as it hits the ice buildup behind the deepfreezer. . I have to do a manual defrost. I have cut the holess much bigger and it's better, but still needs a manual defrost. This last time I made the holes enormous, so lets see if that helps. If I just left it alone, and not manual defrosted, the deice sensor burns out and and that costs $$$. It has already burnt out 2, thats why I have to fiddle with it. Maybe LG just churn out new product and hope for the best, with little or no testing. If somebody gave me an LG fridge as a present, I would refuse it!!
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It sure can if your freezer draws less that 10 amps. I think they are a great value. I have two of these units. One controls my kegerator and the other controls a chest freezer I use for fermentation and cold tempering. If you need to control more than 10 amps, you need this unit plus a relay or SCR that is rated for your current. I use a 10 amp slo-blo fuse to make sure this unit doesn't switch more than 10 amps. Note: This unit only knows centigrade. I put a conversion chart next to it.
178503
The instructions say that that is what the "Auto" on position is for but a little further down the page they also recommend turning the unit off when it is left unattended. I personally always put the unit in the off position, to avoid possible issue incase a real idiot bends over it wearing a neck tie and accidentally activates it, or spills liquid into it and sparks an electrical fire in a bin filled with finely shredded paper and paper dust. Odds of it happening, very unlikely, but have you ever read the Darwin Awards?
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We turn off & on with every use. Even perfection may have accidents. If all your water boiled out, etc and you needed your machine, what then. We have ours plugged into a dedicated serge protector which we flip on and off. Works good for us.