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Hi
Im look at getting a fridgemate i would like to know if anyones
had any problems with them etc
cheers Daza

I've got one but only used it for 1 brew.
It worked great with a heat pad. Need to try it with a fridge.

Just received mine tonight, very impressive device. Plan to hook it up over the weekend and give it whirl...

I have been using one for some time now and have found that it controls the fridge temp very well. I have never experianced the temp to deviate outside the set range.

Good to hear guys i have ordered one and a Refractometer as well so cant wait to they turn up.
Daza

Where abouts would you find the fridgemate and what are they worth?
Very interested

http://www.mashmaster.com.au
$47.50

Duane wrote:www.mashmaster.com.au
$47.50

cheers mate im ordering now

Well my fridgemate is on its way cant wait to try it, has anyone had any trouble setting them up?

No problems here. Best bet is to head down to Dick Smith or Jaycar and pickup a jiffy box and a couple of cable glands to enclose the fridgemate.

Took me about half an hour to mount it all up and I'm glad I have.

You could leave it as it is, but with 240v floating around your better off to enclose it to keep yourself safe

dont mean to sound dumb but what is a jiffy box.

Just a plastic box to put it in.

I took a couple of pics to show you what I mean. Check it out here and here.

Hal.

it appears i have a new project, at least when i get back to aus...

halminator wrote:Just a plastic box to put it in.

I took a couple of pics to show you what I mean. Check it out here and here.

Hal.

Thanks heaps for that!
just one question have you had any trouble with ventilation or dont they need much.
Thanks again oh and by the way i ordered mine on monday night and arrived today so they give fantastic service, im wrapped!!

1 more question guys if using on a fridge/freezer will it effect the way that the freezer runs?

Don't have a problem with ventilation as it doesn't seem to get too hot, but might need to double check over summer.

lethaldog wrote:1 more question guys if using on a fridge/freezer will it effect the way that the freezer runs?

Other than turning the freezer on and off then no.

halminator wrote:Just a plastic box to put it in.

I took a couple of pics to show you what I mean. Check it out here and here.

Hal.

Thanks For that mate i set mine up today exactly the same way and its up and running, now what other gadgets can i find to play with

lethaldog wrote:Well my fridgemate is on its way cant wait to try it, has anyone had any trouble setting them up?

I went into my nearest electrical place to get the stuff to hook it up and inside was a local sparky waiting to be served. 10 minutes later he had hooked it up for me. I didn't even have to ask

Tipsy wrote:

lethaldog wrote:Well my fridgemate is on its way cant wait to try it, has anyone had any trouble setting them up?

I went into my nearest electrical place to get the stuff to hook it up and inside was a local sparky waiting to be served. 10 minutes later he had hooked it up for me. I didn't even have to ask

lucky boy i took hals advice and honestly i think it took me all of 20 mins to set it up and its all working fine

Good to hear guys. I'm really impressed with the quality of the unit. I've seen the other types of units in my local HBS for like $120 and always put it off by the price.