BigTerp
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Sounds good. And great idea on the keg lube!!
Based on the output of my cell phone charger and the capacity of my fan, I think it runs at like 75% and makes zero noise. Seems to work well though.
I did the thermostat adjustment to mine by adjusting the gross screw on the thermostat by removing the cover. At first I only turned it like a quarter turn. Only got the fridge down to somewhere in the mid forties. I then turned it a full turn and it froze a cup of water. After a final adjustment it sits nicely at 38-40 degrees. Beer pours at right around 40.
I, so far, haven't had any issues with the cold plate icing up. I do keep one of those mini dehumidifiers hanging on the inside of the door. It needs recharged about every 2 weeks. I'm guessing that keeps the moisture down in the fridge which, I think, is what leads to ice up.
My compressor seemed fairly noisy at first, but I don't notice it now. May be that I got used to it. But it sits at the threshold of my kitchen and living room and my recliner is close to it (ALMOST close enough to get a beer without getting up) and it doesn't bother me while watching TV. More importantly, it doesn't bother my wife. When I first had it setup and running I timed the compressor on time to be about 12 minutes with an off time of 25-30 minutes. That seems like a good cycle time, but I really don't know.
Based on the output of my cell phone charger and the capacity of my fan, I think it runs at like 75% and makes zero noise. Seems to work well though.
I did the thermostat adjustment to mine by adjusting the gross screw on the thermostat by removing the cover. At first I only turned it like a quarter turn. Only got the fridge down to somewhere in the mid forties. I then turned it a full turn and it froze a cup of water. After a final adjustment it sits nicely at 38-40 degrees. Beer pours at right around 40.
I, so far, haven't had any issues with the cold plate icing up. I do keep one of those mini dehumidifiers hanging on the inside of the door. It needs recharged about every 2 weeks. I'm guessing that keeps the moisture down in the fridge which, I think, is what leads to ice up.
My compressor seemed fairly noisy at first, but I don't notice it now. May be that I got used to it. But it sits at the threshold of my kitchen and living room and my recliner is close to it (ALMOST close enough to get a beer without getting up) and it doesn't bother me while watching TV. More importantly, it doesn't bother my wife. When I first had it setup and running I timed the compressor on time to be about 12 minutes with an off time of 25-30 minutes. That seems like a good cycle time, but I really don't know.
