Hi David.

19-Jan-04 19:56:20, David Drummond wrote to Bob Lawrence

 BL>> Actually, the design of fridge insulation is pretty good. Leaks
 BL>> are a more likely cause of losses. An easy way to check is
 BL>> measure the fridge outside surface against a similar metal in
 BL>> free air. I'd be surprised if there's more than a couple of
 BL>> degrees in it.

 DD> The outside body of the fridge feels cold to the touch.

most metal objects do, does it feel colder than other metal objects?

there's an insulating product that looks like aluminised bubblewrap
if your fridge is leaking heat in it may help.

 BL>> That sounds like bullshit to me, David. The breeze is stronger up
 BL>> there (and its direction more reliable), but the sun isn't. It
 BL>> always amuses me when they mount a satellite dish on the roof, as
 BL>> if an extra six-metres makes any diference in 40,000 km.

 DD> The advantage of having the panels up the tower is LESS SHADE from
 DD> the trees.

Maybe move them towards the south edge of the clearing arround your dwelling.
or do you have thr trees too close,  not planning on any bushfires?

 -=> Bye <=-

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