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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets

03-11-11, 11:49 PM

Replies: 20

Test results - Power savings from timer on fridge

Views: 30,585

Posted By johnlvs2run

Here is my summary of how to convert a chest...

Here is my summary of how to convert a chest freezer to a fridge. (http://johnlvs2run.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/chest-fridge-conversion/)

Here is a temperature control...

Forum: Appliances & Gadgets

03-11-11, 11:44 PM

Replies: 20

Test results - Power savings from timer on fridge

Views: 30,585

Posted By johnlvs2run

I had expected there to be more of a difference...

I had expected there to be more of a difference in energy use with using a timer.
The small difference is surprising.

However my main concern with using a timer in such a manner with the fridge...

Forum: Other Improvements

03-02-11, 10:25 PM

Replies: 30

High Performance Replacement Windows

Views: 19,987

Posted By johnlvs2run

That's a great idea! The screen is not air...

That's a great idea!

The screen is not air tight, but that doesn't matter that much.

Forum: Other Improvements

03-02-11, 09:19 PM

Replies: 30

High Performance Replacement Windows

Views: 19,987

Posted By johnlvs2run

Sorry I don't have any photos, due to my camera...

Sorry I don't have any photos, due to my camera not working with linux.

I was looking into double paned windows but didn't like their expense and complexity, outside storm windows seemed too much...

Forum: Appliances & Gadgets

02-25-11, 11:24 AM

Replies: 5

Energy comparison of gas and electric cooking.

Views: 5,243

Posted By johnlvs2run

I was going to replace my gas stove with electric...

I was going to replace my gas stove with electric last fall, because of the pre and post burn noxious gases, however was not excited about getting an electric stove. Fortunately I posted on a forum...

Forum: Appliances & Gadgets

02-25-11, 10:41 AM

Replies: 20

Test results - Power savings from timer on fridge

Views: 30,585

Posted By johnlvs2run

A timer doesn't work, because the temperature in...

A timer doesn't work, because the temperature in the fridge quickly goes too high and spoils the food.

The temperature in my upright fridge would only go down to 39 degrees, then up to 43 within 6...

Forum: Other Improvements

02-24-11, 11:13 AM

Replies: 30

High Performance Replacement Windows

Views: 19,987

Posted By johnlvs2run

I put sun screens on all non-south windows. ...

I put sun screens on all non-south windows.

This keeps the inside warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and provides great privacy views.

Forum: Appliances & Gadgets

02-24-11, 10:50 AM

Replies: 20

Test results - Power savings from timer on fridge

Views: 30,585

Posted By johnlvs2run

My fridge was using the same as yours, an average...

My fridge was using the same as yours, an average of 100 watts per hour (.100 kwh)

It ran about 1/3 of the time when not being used, and more than 2/3 of the time being used.
Every time the...

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