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Old 03-26-09, 07:21 PM   #9
jjackstone
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Pertaining to more permanently mounting the foam I had considered using the inexpensive rolls of plastic(?) type magnets. They are pretty cheap. Then just make a couple slight grooves in the foam and RTV the magnets to it. As light as the foam is, the magnets wouldn't need to be terribly strong.
I understand what you are saying about the top side. The reason it ended up looking as it does is because that was one full 4x8 sheet cut in various sizes to fit the fridge. Didn't want to burn another $20 for a few more inches of foam.

Ryland,
Coils are not in the back on this model. Seals appear to be okay. If I put a bright flashlight in the fridge and turn off the lights at night I can't see any light shining through. I think mostly the high usage is because of the auto defrost cycle. I have considered bypassing the timer but I don't believe my roomie would let me get by with that mod.
We're usually pretty full but the water jug is a good idea.
JJ
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