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Old 09-11-15, 08:55 PM   #196
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Originally Posted by Redmohawk View Post
I have a a Chinese made 12/24v 80L fridge freezer that uses a compressor that cosmetically looks very similar to the coke can unit displayed. I managed to pick it up new for under $250 Aust . They are a little unreliable I hear after talking with a local fridge mech .

They don't fix them , just throw them out. I've been keen to get my hands on a dead one for some fun , seems from what I can gather the compressors are fine , its electronics fails due to water ingress that kills them. Driving the compressor with an off the shelf 3 phase "Brushless motor controller" should be no issue.
Someone needs to build a refrigerator water heater. No doubt about it. Something euro-sized, somewhat smaller than an American-market dishwasher or oven unit. Large enough for two kitchen sinks of hot water (maybe 10 gallons) and at least a pony keg of beer. Its uses would be limitless for bachelors everywhere. If it could make ice, that would be ultimate.
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