Tim Terry

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@elizabethputnam1650 2 күн бұрын

Treats all the way up will train your dog to use ramp

@RustyTruckAdventures 11 күн бұрын

Who would I call to get a conversion like this done? Any fridge mechanic or another kind of tradie?

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

I work for myself and from home so my overheads are low and I'm prepared to do this but I suspect it may be difficult to get a "shop front" business to undertake it at a reasonable cost or at all.

@RustyTruckAdventures 10 күн бұрын

@@timterry8714 Oh darn it. Where abouts are you located?

@SgtGunny-gz5hg 12 күн бұрын

So I bought the 60 today. It all works fine and the led working....but how do you know what the temperature are at? Also I tried looking for Manuels for them online but I can't seem to find one that is relevant to mine.

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

You dont know what the temperature actually is without a digital temperature gauge. This was one of the issues with the older model. My upgrade fixes that issue.

@chevroletbelair1 14 күн бұрын

Where did you buy the heat paste?

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

Amazon I think - it was a long time ago now.

@039dalekmoore2007 17 күн бұрын

does it work without the remote ?

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

yes

@DavidSmith-hc2xq Ай бұрын

Do not buy this product! The warranty and customer support is the worse I have ever seen. Did not work from day one. Thank God for Amazon, they helped, but Renogy did nothing. Very poor customer service.

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

Yes they have a very chequered history in customer service!

@Alladin-n5j Ай бұрын

I believe it's much more than 15% loss of power using even a sine wave inverter, by cheap Chinese solar controller inverter combinations, for less than $50 you can get them to allow 2400 watts of PV solar power input, just 2 100 amp hour lithium ion batteries will run a LG linear converter 300 litre fridge, well at least here in the north of South Australia where there is abundant sunshine

@Alladin-n5j Ай бұрын

Use your 12 volt compressor 😃

@kman6482 Ай бұрын

Mine has your newer unit in it and failed after a day.

@user-lp3rv1pn7d Ай бұрын

This looks nicer than the STC-1000 I hacked in to get mine going, however it works and was $12. Do you have any mods on how to lid on these things?

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

what ?

@TheFlyingDutchMan8K Ай бұрын

i had the same problem , i have easy fix for that buy "disposable aluminium food bowls " ( use the bottom part ) it's very thick aluminium ! cut of sheet and roll it up in to a cilinder put it in the car socket and put the adapter back in the socket , problem solved ( if make a video about it give me credit ) my channel is not made for tutorials ;) thank you mark

@nickandro127 Ай бұрын

👍

@musc258 2 ай бұрын

$98 per plank at the moment.

@diycentral 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate this because the included one is completely useless and points in the wrong direction based off the blade rotation. Thanks

@wtongtube 2 ай бұрын

Mate, my Projecta IC2500 is permanently wired into our motorhome and has worked brilliantly however while trying to charge my 12v AGM battery the other day the LCD screen on the Project is showing 0.0 volts. What do you think the problem is? Thanks.

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

I have no idea.

@adventureswithnickhead6984 2 ай бұрын

I was loosing 2v in my cig plug. Thank you!

@timterry8714 2 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@donovantaylor4363 2 ай бұрын

You just solved what took me a year to try and figure out, new batteries, 25mm cable, the works. I changed everything except the last 0.5m standard cable plugging into the fridge. that's where the issue was.

@timterry8714 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Cheers Tim

@FourthWayRanch 2 ай бұрын

How cold will these things get when its 110 degrees?? Are they even worth it?

@timterry8714 2 ай бұрын

Yes they will get down to the correct temp for a fridge and even at !00F or 43C if the insulation is good the fridge will operate as a freezer also. The problem with most modern fridges is that the manufacturers have reduced the size of the compressor significantly, use "expander foam" rather than proper cool room type insulation in the walls of the case (no thermal insulation properties) and on some of the larger capacity fridges (a good example is the one in the background of this video!) the cooling fan and condenser have been reduced significantly. No cost saving to the customer I might add! The result is that many of the large 75 and 95ltr dual zone fridges run almost continuously above about 95F or 36C. No good for the hotter countries like Australia.

@FourthWayRanch 2 ай бұрын

@timterry8714 we just got one. Plugged it in and no cooling at all after a few hours

@Midnight_Travels 3 ай бұрын

Just the video I was looking for. Thank you!

@timterry8714 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helped.

@guitarplayerlp7018 3 ай бұрын

Great solution to keep them going. My CF40AC that Ive had since 2004 only recently had the thermistor go bad and i changed it myself and its going strong again with your solution do you sell the new controller & mounting panel?

@timterry8714 3 ай бұрын

I do but it depends on the model variant you have some are quite straightforward others require rewiring.

@GrantWeymouth 3 ай бұрын

You talk so much about all the ancillary equipment, I'm not sure how this was a solar panel comparison when you don't mention the most important information being how many Watts the panels put out? I bought a 200w Sunyee which sounds like a great product going off the sales info, sadly the best I can achieve out of it was around 80w and about 6a.

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

Hi Grant, well I guess I was focused on the ability to charge the batteries so the primary interest in my mind was the current these put out after the solar controller (i.e.the battery charging amps available). These panels never put out the wattage specified as its a really not a "real world" measurement in my mind. The rated wattage of a solar panel indicates its electricity output when tested under ideal laboratory conditions (STC). In real-life installations, actual solar panel wattage depends on external factors such as sunshine and ambient temperature. www.researchgate.net/figure/Standard-test-condition-STC_tbl1_326014498

@ianwilliams8448 4 ай бұрын

I’ve got an ic2500 displaying bulk charge but there’s no output current. Is this covered? I got to three minutes and zones out

@aubreyj.tennant1123 4 ай бұрын

Nice work! I hope that is why mine is not working on 12 V. 💪👍

@timterry8714 4 ай бұрын

It probably is

@guitarplayerlp7018 4 ай бұрын

Did the Anderson plug mod to my Waeco 40l fridge about 20 years ago and its still going strong. Cut the plug that goes to the fridge off and used 8mm cable between it and the anderson & fuse and zero power issues. With those original plugs they get very hot on the +ve tip, try unplugging one after its been on for a bit and theyre damn hot

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

Exactlly

@MsLibertyTX 4 ай бұрын

Thx Tim!

@simonkrohn7303 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim. Just a comment on the fan, did you replace for quieter? did this turn out to be an issue. we are want to use off grid in shack.

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

No, I removed the fan altogether as its noisy and not required. I did speak to Bushman about this. The Danfoss compressor will run hot in hot weather but they are designed to do this. The conditions they operate in boats and vehicle mounted 12V car fridges with little or no ventilation at high ambient temperatures would surprise you. But they not only work for years in these conditions but manage to maintain the internal temperature correctly. Mine has worked seamlessly for the past couple of years and I have no doubt it will continue to do so.

@aldavidson1044 4 ай бұрын

I've had a Breville Bambino for a few years. Yesterday, I received shipment of a Bluetti AC180 power station, which has an output of 1800 watts. The Bambino requires 1560 watts, according to the manufacturer's specs. Should be a slam dunk, but it doesn't work. The pump works, but the heating element doesn't, so I get cold, really horrible "espresso". Can't really call it espresso. I'm so bummed. I spent $900 for AC180 just so I could make espresso off grid. Any suggestions?

@timterry8714 4 ай бұрын

Well looks like you have a dodgy Bluetti as the reviews I've seen indicate they can accept a peak load up to 2500 watts and continuous loads up to 2200 watts. So I think you should return it under warranty.

@aldavidson1044 4 ай бұрын

@@timterry8714 Is that the AC180 you're talking about?

@timterry8714 4 ай бұрын

@@aldavidson1044 yes it is

@rvhtravels 4 ай бұрын

I have been trying for over a year and have had various technical guys look at the DC to DC charger..... no one got it installed in my travel trailer (carvan) working correctly. Your video solved the problem. The final missing piece is the grounding of the negative. This allowed the LC to reduce the amps by 50 %. Finally, I can tell Renogy to close their file.... and watch your video.😊. Guess the Aussies are smarter than all the Canadian tekkies.😅

@jamestanner9198 5 ай бұрын

How do I contact you to look at my cf90 mate.

@timterry8714 5 ай бұрын

12v fridge repairs on FB marketplace

@timterry8714 5 ай бұрын

facebook.com/12voltfridge?mibextid=ZbWKwL

@summer2night1 5 ай бұрын

Hi Tim. Understand this was a while ago but I have noticed you moved to the Bushman DC190L. Did this fit in the same cavity as the 8551, and how is it or did it go? How much battery and solar did you go to to run it?

@timterry8714 5 ай бұрын

Best move I ever made! No the Bushman is taller and also a bit wider and only just fitted in the space I had between a wall and the back of the dining seat. I had to modify the overhead cupboard to make it shorter and enlarge the opening width. The fridge works brilliantly and hasn't missed a bit. With minimum reliance on electronics and no fan means its absolutely silent and the excellent insulation (which is why its wider and taller) realises power consumption is as low as can be achieved with good performance from the Danfoss BD50 compressor. So many manufacturers are reducing compressor capacity and significantly compromising performance of the latest model fridges. Anyway I thoroughly recommend the Bushman DC190. Cheers Tim

@southerngentleman5321 5 ай бұрын

Tried to watch but in the end still couldn't find out how the panels permed.. use tables mate

@annettehewitson6426 6 ай бұрын

A Tim about 2 years ago you did a video on a 190litre fridge,can you say in a new video if it still going strong thank you,from down under mate.

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

Working perfectly Annette. They are a great fridge. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 6 ай бұрын

The downside to your video is you don't explain where to plug that in you say plug it out. I'm dumb and use that grace plug saying and now, when you plug that you aint told us anything. Cause I keep getting F1 notice on my nomadic fridge.

@timterry8714 6 ай бұрын

This video is explaining the short comings of cigarette lighter plugs as a method of connecting your fridge to your 12V power source. I am simply stating that this needs to be changed to a better and more reliable type connection. This will require that you install a matching connection on your vehicle to match the fridge. I'm simply stating that the cigarette lighter plug is not a good or reliable connector and should be changed.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 6 ай бұрын

@@timterry8714 Thank you for that before replying to my friend. But you say not in the cigarette laptop, so where do you block it? Can you let me know if I'm driving? Does my Dominic fridge? Is I'm doing the same thing that you say in the cigarette lights on the pool and it keeps going to F1. I'm going to ask you a little bit better.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 6 ай бұрын

@@timterry8714 In fact, what does F1F2F3 me? An thank you, my friend make a video on that.

@WekaDigitalMediaNZ 6 ай бұрын

I had the Companion one and used it via my EcoFlow River Pro, it lasted about 10 showers then it stopped working. Was sent a replacement one and it lasted about 6 showers, couldn't even make a video about it. Companion said it's probably the EcoFlow's fault lol, I think it just can't handle the warmer water required for a shower.

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

Thats ridiculous - how can it be the the EcoFlows problem, its just a power source. All these little showers suffer if there is any water left in them. They need to be hung up to drain and spray some lanolin based lubricant (Inox, Nulon, etc) into the intake to reduce the likelihood of the impeller seizing up.

@marcing4287 6 ай бұрын

How hot it is while operating on full ?

@timterry8714 10 күн бұрын

Gets pretty warm but it has an internal fan and its designed to do it.

@mickdomanski1372 6 ай бұрын

Hi Terry, your video is very helpful, so thank you. Did you consider and then dismiss the significantly cheaper Bostik Heat Transfer Sealer - BOS1128C? I'll need to remove the fridge heat sink to enable removal & hopefully repair of the condensation drip channel below it, so this is a perfect opportunity to reapply the sealant/mastic. Can you believe it's not available from Dometic as a spare part?? Will probably do the same to the freezer as it's performance is abysmal.

@timterry8714 6 ай бұрын

No I didn't know about the Bostik product. It was all a waste of time regardless as that fridge is a disaster. It worked really well till the caravan moved! I've changed to a Bushman compressor fridge. Best thing ever.

@coreyclenton5143 7 ай бұрын

Great video dude 👍

@garyrogers5344 7 ай бұрын

Hi Tim , I run 2 small fridges a 54 litre and a 15 litre console fridge , the console fridge runs permanently and sits in the tray of my work ute (2 yrs old in all weather no cover) and has never missed a beat, the second fridge 54 litre is only on the vehicle when camping so beer in the small one food in the bigger one, recently my dc to dc control panel showed an error ( connection ) both fridges had error codes and wouldn’t run , both are Anderson plug connected but the bigger of the 2 fridges has a high med low switch where the plug connects to the fridge? This fridge is 24/7 connected to mains power at home when we are not camping , should this be set at a high med or low setting for 12 volt? , the fridge is a glacio so it’s a cheap Chinese brand but has never let me down in 4 years. Would be interested for your opinion. Great video very informative.👍 Regards Gary.

@timterry8714 7 ай бұрын

The first test I would do is run them on mains power and if they work OK then the problem is vehicle related. The mains power maintains a higher and more consistant voltage to the fridge compressor. Similarly fridges often work when the vehicle engine is running but show up errors or won't start with the engine off - again a voltage drop problem. So try the mains power test, if that proves the fridge runs OK then problem is the battery, wiring or connections in the vehicle. That sounds like a vehicle power issues as both fridges showed a fault.

@bc4yt 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this, I was wondering if these units had buck/boost converters, now I know!

@dingnextstop 7 ай бұрын

I have a 240v under counter fridge freezer on my boat running via a 2000w inverter, how easy would it be for “me” to convert it to 12v? assuming I can source a 12v unit? Is it something an average guy could do?

@timterry8714 7 ай бұрын

No it's not!

@timterry8714 7 ай бұрын

Sorry I should have elaborated on that. Its a complete change out of the compressor, controller and condensor, some rewiring and a thorough understanding of small refrigeration systems.

@dingnextstop 7 ай бұрын

@@timterry8714 thanks… oh well that’s it for me I’ll have to stick with the 240v set up

@TheRenoir 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great lesson, as well your opinion on older brand name fridges and their offshoots. Cheers.

@unculturedit 7 ай бұрын

Im currently trying to re jig my broken fridge ac. Im going to upsize it with bigger coils, etc. How did you get around the 12v transformer and wiring that comes with your new compressor

@timterry8714 7 ай бұрын

There is no 12v transformer- the compressor runs at 12v.

@anthonyhitchings1051 8 ай бұрын

What's important is to remember that a hot fridge uses more electricity - which is important if boondocking (also if relying on solar power, and not a fuel powered genertor)

@raymonddriggers 8 ай бұрын

It’s cool here in the States

@timterry8714 8 ай бұрын

Wish it was here ! Cheers Tim

@raymonddriggers 8 ай бұрын

@@timterry8714 yeah man last summer here was brutal, the humidity in Florida is crazy 👍

@timterry8714 8 ай бұрын

@@raymonddriggers yes same here, hasnt been this humid and hot here in Brisbane for many years. Cheers Tim

@andrewsn706 8 ай бұрын

Question for ya mate my companion dual zone will run on 12v but only on emergency mode any ideas what it could be

@timterry8714 8 ай бұрын

What happens on normal mode? Is the control panel working? Displaying corretly?

@mgowland3725 8 ай бұрын

May I ask how you change the lock latch pin as you unfortunately don’t explain that but - tempted to create a wooden copy as you described. Thanks for the great video

@polvincompoundsadmin5402 8 ай бұрын

I run domestic fridges off an inverter. You need to use a Victron inverter which has a standby current of less than 1 watt and the 800 watt Victron will start big fridges and freezers fine. If the fridge has a thermostat use the standby mode on the inverter and the inverter turns itself on when the fridge starts. If the fridge is a modern 3 phase motor the inverter must be left on all the time. The higher star rating (3 or4) means the fridge probably uses 3 phase. These are more efficient. Another thing I do, is usw Westinghouse bar freezers (4 star) and turn in the screw on the thermostat about 5 or 6 turns. This makes the freezer into a fridge (0-4C) and because of the insulation it only draws 10A/h per day at 12v.

@richardstaples8621 8 ай бұрын

Very informative. I can see a great business opportunity opening up here as more & more off-grid people realise the benefits of avoiding the DC-AG-DC pathway. One thing that could be tidied up is your quoting of energy usage. As I guess you know energy is measured in watt-hours. Power is measured in watts. The relationship between speed & distance is a useful analogy.

@timterry8714 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard, I talk amps as that's best understood by most people in regard to their battery storage capacity. Most people don't understand watt hours and have difficulty relating it back to their battery/solar system.

@gf88888 9 ай бұрын

are there any videos of electronic thermostat (W3230) for 220 V mains fridge ?

@timterry8714 9 ай бұрын

Not that I'm aware of but I don't work on mains powered fridges

@SailProMarina 9 ай бұрын

Your comments are turned off on the install review of your Renogy 50amp DC-DC MPPT charge/control/monitor. First , the little green BTS input is for your Battery Temp Sensor and the BVS is your Battery Voltage Sensor for using an external unit OR some Smart Alternators have a connection. Now to clarify, as a Renogy Ambassador- The new units have software updated to calculate the Input and allow the Alternator to charge at a full 50amps However with your unit you will find if you install a CUTOFF switch from your Solar PV+ input, it will automatically charge at the Full 50amp rate when there is No Input from Solar PV+ Maybe you can copy/paste this comment into that video OR update your original video and/or notes to help folks in this regards. Cheers & Take Care

@timterry8714 5 ай бұрын

Unless they have lowered the ALT input voltage required to achieve the full 50 Amps output (as is the case with the 40A DCDC charger - see my other Vid) its not going to help. The problem here that I was highlighting is that the ALT input voltage cannot drop below 13.2 volts to achieve the rated output and this is virtually impossible to achieve for a caravan or trailer situation due to cable loss and the practicable and manageable cable size. to output 50 amps the DCDC charger requires about 65 Amps input to overcome losses incurred through the charger. One of the primary objectives of a DCDC charger is to overcome voltage drop that will occur over 10 mtrs or 30' of cable plus connectors, etc. This was a failing in this product and may have been addressed and corrected in later versions.

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