OT: Acceptable temps from a chest freezer

[The Red Krawler]

On 11/03/2012 8:17 AM, Jeßus wrote:

Err, I discovered the fridge thermometer I'd used must have had a
temporarily stuck dial...

Tried another thermometer and the freezer is at about -25°C, so all is
well. The original thermometer now agrees as well... must've jolted
something loose again I guess.

Glad you got it sorted.

By the way, why not use a digital thermometer? You can pick up one with
basic logging (max high/max low recording, alarm at specified high/low
temps) for cheap and the single AAA battery will last you for like a
year... which makes a 4 pack of AAA batteries cover the life of a F&P
fridge

I use one that looks very much like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Food-Thermometer-Probe-50-300-C-572-F-Alarm-02-/220964073898?pt=AU_Gadgets&hash=item33727c31aa

.... and it works a treat.

--
..o( Sometimes I think I'd be better off dead. No wait, not me. You )

 

[kreed]

On Mar 11, 11:53 am, The Red Krawler <redkraw...@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 11/03/2012 8:17 AM, Jeßus wrote:

Err, I discovered the fridge thermometer I'd used must have had a
temporarily stuck dial...
Tried another thermometer and the freezer is at about -25°C, so all is
well. The original thermometer now agrees as well... must've jolted
something loose again I guess.

Glad you got it sorted.

By the way, why not use a digital thermometer? You can pick up one with
basic logging (max high/max low recording, alarm at specified high/low
temps) for cheap and the single AAA battery will last you for like a
year...

which makes a 4 pack of AAA batteries cover the life of a F&P
fridge

LMFAO !!!

I use one that looks very much like this:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Food-Thermometer-Probe-50-300-C-57...

... and it works a treat.

--
.o( Sometimes I think I'd be better off dead. No wait, not me. You )

 

[Jeßus]

On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:46:44 +1000, The Red Krawler
<redkrawler@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 10/03/2012 11:24 PM, Bob Milutinovic wrote:
You've been a sold a lemon most likely. Personally I'd see this as
thing if you can take it back and get a refund. Find a Kelvinator /
Westinghouse / Whirlpool that's been made in Australia (just check
nameplate - some models are made here, some overseas) and you'll
better performance and longevity.

Ummm... Unless something's drastically changed over the past few years,
you'll find that F&P refrigeration products are made in Queensland.

I think you will find that it was closed down
According to this, they closed their Cleveland, QLD Australia plant in
2008.

So now there's literally _no_ reason to pay their extortionate prices.

F&P have never been any good, regardless of where they were made. And
definitely not worth paying a premium for.

I wasn't actually aware that they were ever made in Australia (I thought
they were a Kiwi mob).... but regardless my comment about being "made in
Australia" was purely for the Kelvinator / Westinghouse / Whirlpool
brands that have a combination of Australian-made and overseas-made
products. The Australian-made stuff is good gear. The overseas made
stuff is not so good. Prices usually vary accordingly. It's definitely
worth paying the small premium for the locally made product.

That's normally my approach - I'd rather pay a bit more for quality.
But I'm a bit limited on options due to where I live when it comes to
white goods. Fingers crossed this freezer behaves itself.

 

[Jeßus]

On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:53:56 +1000, The Red Krawler
<redkrawler@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 11/03/2012 8:17 AM, Jeßus wrote:
Err, I discovered the fridge thermometer I'd used must have had a
temporarily stuck dial...

Tried another thermometer and the freezer is at about -25°C, so all is
well. The original thermometer now agrees as well... must've jolted
something loose again I guess.

Glad you got it sorted.

By the way, why not use a digital thermometer? You can pick up one with
basic logging (max high/max low recording, alarm at specified high/low
temps) for cheap and the single AAA battery will last you for like a
year... which makes a 4 pack of AAA batteries cover the life of a F&P
fridge

I use one that looks very much like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Food-Thermometer-Probe-50-300-C-572-F-Alarm-02-/220964073898?pt=AU_Gadgets&hash=item33727c31aa

... and it works a treat.

Looks good, especially for the price. I have a similar digital
thermometer for my Waeco, but it doesn't have any temperature alarms
like the one in your link. I might just buy one, thanks.

 

[Bob Milutinovic]

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On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:46:44 +1000, The Red Krawler
redkrawler@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 10/03/2012 11:24 PM, Bob Milutinovic wrote:
You've been a sold a lemon most likely. Personally I'd see this as
thing if you can take it back and get a refund. Find a Kelvinator /
Westinghouse / Whirlpool that's been made in Australia (just check
nameplate - some models are made here, some overseas) and you'll
better performance and longevity.

Ummm... Unless something's drastically changed over the past few
years,
you'll find that F&P refrigeration products are made in Queensland.

I think you will find that it was closed down
According to this, they closed their Cleveland, QLD Australia plant in
2008.

So now there's literally _no_ reason to pay their extortionate prices.

F&P have never been any good, regardless of where they were made. And
definitely not worth paying a premium for.

I wasn't actually aware that they were ever made in Australia (I thought
they were a Kiwi mob).... but regardless my comment about being "made in
Australia" was purely for the Kelvinator / Westinghouse / Whirlpool
brands that have a combination of Australian-made and overseas-made
products. The Australian-made stuff is good gear. The overseas made
stuff is not so good. Prices usually vary accordingly. It's definitely
worth paying the small premium for the locally made product.

That's normally my approach - I'd rather pay a bit more for quality.
But I'm a bit limited on options due to where I live when it comes to
white goods. Fingers crossed this freezer behaves itself.

Just as a matter of interest, are there any markings (there should be, on
the specification plate) indicating where it was made?

I'd be interested to know where they've relocated their refrigeration plant
to.

--
Bob Milutinovic
Cognicom

 

[Buzz^|]

On 11/03/2012 10:12 PM, kreed wrote:

On Mar 11, 11:53 am, The Red Krawler<redkraw...@hotmail.com> wrote:
On 11/03/2012 8:17 AM, Jeßus wrote:

Err, I discovered the fridge thermometer I'd used must have had a
temporarily stuck dial...
Tried another thermometer and the freezer is at about -25°C, so all is
well. The original thermometer now agrees as well... must've jolted
something loose again I guess.

Glad you got it sorted.

By the way, why not use a digital thermometer? You can pick up one with
basic logging (max high/max low recording, alarm at specified high/low
temps) for cheap and the single AAA battery will last you for like a
year...


which makes a 4 pack of AAA batteries cover the life of a F&P
fridge


LMFAO !!!


I use one that looks very much like this:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Food-Thermometer-Probe-50-300-C-57...

... and it works a treat.

--
.o( Sometimes I think I'd be better off dead. No wait, not me. You )

Easiest way of testing a freezer. Place a bottle of Absolute Black in
freezer and leave for 12 hours, remove bottle then cap, take a good long
swig directly from the bottle, based on the results it will give a good
indication of freezer functionality. Reply with results for analysis of
freezer health.

--
Brad Leyden
6° 43.5816' S 146° 59.3097' E WGS84
To mail spam is really hot but please
reply to thread so all may benefit
(or laugh at my mistakes)

 

[Krypsis]

On 12/03/2012 7:57 AM, Jeßus wrote:

On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:46:44 +1000, The Red Krawler
redkrawler@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 10/03/2012 11:24 PM, Bob Milutinovic wrote:
You've been a sold a lemon most likely. Personally I'd see this as
thing if you can take it back and get a refund. Find a Kelvinator /
Westinghouse / Whirlpool that's been made in Australia (just check
nameplate - some models are made here, some overseas) and you'll
better performance and longevity.

Ummm... Unless something's drastically changed over the past few years,
you'll find that F&P refrigeration products are made in Queensland.

I think you will find that it was closed down
According to this, they closed their Cleveland, QLD Australia plant in
2008.

So now there's literally _no_ reason to pay their extortionate prices.

F&P have never been any good, regardless of where they were made. And
definitely not worth paying a premium for.

I wasn't actually aware that they were ever made in Australia (I thought
they were a Kiwi mob).... but regardless my comment about being "made in
Australia" was purely for the Kelvinator / Westinghouse / Whirlpool
brands that have a combination of Australian-made and overseas-made
products. The Australian-made stuff is good gear. The overseas made
stuff is not so good. Prices usually vary accordingly. It's definitely
worth paying the small premium for the locally made product.

That's normally my approach - I'd rather pay a bit more for quality.
But I'm a bit limited on options due to where I live when it comes to
white goods. Fingers crossed this freezer behaves itself.

An refrigeration specialist friend of mine suggests that their are two
points to be observed when purchasing a fridge or a freezer. One is the
place of manufacture but the other is the type and make of compressor
unit. Some, like our 30 year old Kelvinator, will last forever whilst
others, even of the same brand, will not. My friend has assured me that
the cabinet on our Kelvinator will fall apart long before the compressor
unit wears out. I suspect he is right.
BTW, I didn't understand the reasons he gave for one compressor unit
being superior to another, way to technical for me. I'll just simply
seek his advice when purchasing a replacement in the (distant?) future.

--

Krypsis

 

[Jeßus]

On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:12:17 +1100, "Bob Milutinovic"
<cognicom@gmail.com> wrote:

Just as a matter of interest, are there any markings (there should be, on
the specification plate) indicating where it was made?

I'd be interested to know where they've relocated their refrigeration plant
to.

G'day Bob,

Made in NZ.

 

[Jeßus]

On Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:35:04 +1100, Krypsis <krypsis@optusnet.com.au>
wrote:

On 12/03/2012 7:57 AM, Jeßus wrote:
On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:46:44 +1000, The Red Krawler
redkrawler@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 10/03/2012 11:24 PM, Bob Milutinovic wrote:
You've been a sold a lemon most likely. Personally I'd see this as
thing if you can take it back and get a refund. Find a Kelvinator /
Westinghouse / Whirlpool that's been made in Australia (just check
nameplate - some models are made here, some overseas) and you'll
better performance and longevity.

Ummm... Unless something's drastically changed over the past few years,
you'll find that F&P refrigeration products are made in Queensland.

I think you will find that it was closed down
According to this, they closed their Cleveland, QLD Australia plant in
2008.

So now there's literally _no_ reason to pay their extortionate prices.

F&P have never been any good, regardless of where they were made. And
definitely not worth paying a premium for.

I wasn't actually aware that they were ever made in Australia (I thought
they were a Kiwi mob).... but regardless my comment about being "made in
Australia" was purely for the Kelvinator / Westinghouse / Whirlpool
brands that have a combination of Australian-made and overseas-made
products. The Australian-made stuff is good gear. The overseas made
stuff is not so good. Prices usually vary accordingly. It's definitely
worth paying the small premium for the locally made product.

That's normally my approach - I'd rather pay a bit more for quality.
But I'm a bit limited on options due to where I live when it comes to
white goods. Fingers crossed this freezer behaves itself.

An refrigeration specialist friend of mine suggests that their are two
points to be observed when purchasing a fridge or a freezer. One is the
place of manufacture but the other is the type and make of compressor
unit. Some, like our 30 year old Kelvinator, will last forever whilst
others, even of the same brand, will not. My friend has assured me that
the cabinet on our Kelvinator will fall apart long before the compressor
unit wears out. I suspect he is right.
BTW, I didn't understand the reasons he gave for one compressor unit
being superior to another, way to technical for me. I'll just simply
seek his advice when purchasing a replacement in the (distant?) future.

Yeah, much like water pressure cleaners, the older ones were better
made using brass components vs. the currents ones which mostly use
plastic. The older ones were just plain better made, I suppose.

 

[Jeßus]

On Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:35:04 +1100, Krypsis <krypsis@optusnet.com.au>
wrote:

On 12/03/2012 7:57 AM, Jeßus wrote:
On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:46:44 +1000, The Red Krawler
redkrawler@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 10/03/2012 11:24 PM, Bob Milutinovic wrote:
You've been a sold a lemon most likely. Personally I'd see this as
thing if you can take it back and get a refund. Find a Kelvinator /
Westinghouse / Whirlpool that's been made in Australia (just check
nameplate - some models are made here, some overseas) and you'll
better performance and longevity.

Ummm... Unless something's drastically changed over the past few years,
you'll find that F&P refrigeration products are made in Queensland.

I think you will find that it was closed down
According to this, they closed their Cleveland, QLD Australia plant in
2008.

So now there's literally _no_ reason to pay their extortionate prices.

F&P have never been any good, regardless of where they were made. And
definitely not worth paying a premium for.

I wasn't actually aware that they were ever made in Australia (I thought
they were a Kiwi mob).... but regardless my comment about being "made in
Australia" was purely for the Kelvinator / Westinghouse / Whirlpool
brands that have a combination of Australian-made and overseas-made
products. The Australian-made stuff is good gear. The overseas made
stuff is not so good. Prices usually vary accordingly. It's definitely
worth paying the small premium for the locally made product.

That's normally my approach - I'd rather pay a bit more for quality.
But I'm a bit limited on options due to where I live when it comes to
white goods. Fingers crossed this freezer behaves itself.

An refrigeration specialist friend of mine suggests that their are two
points to be observed when purchasing a fridge or a freezer. One is the
place of manufacture but the other is the type and make of compressor
unit. Some, like our 30 year old Kelvinator, will last forever whilst
others, even of the same brand, will not. My friend has assured me that
the cabinet on our Kelvinator will fall apart long before the compressor
unit wears out. I suspect he is right.
BTW, I didn't understand the reasons he gave for one compressor unit
being superior to another, way to technical for me. I'll just simply
seek his advice when purchasing a replacement in the (distant?) future.

Yeah, much like water pressure cleaners, the older ones were better
made using brass components vs. the currents ones which mostly use
plastic. The older ones were just plain better made, I suppose.