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I would have thought that the type of fridge you mention has quite a low consumption so would certainly not cause a problem with a 10 amp supply. Just make sure you have a built in circuit breaker.

David

We have one of these at home as I got fed up with my hubby's beer taking over the kitchen fridge during the Summer months. It has been our best buy this year. Check out the instructions though. I'm sure I read that it should not be used for foodstuffs. No idea why as it has a variable temperature control on the back. Someone on the site is sure to clear this one up.

Margaret

I'm sure I read that it should not be used for foodstuffs. No idea why as it has a variable temperature control on the back. Someone on the site is sure to clear this one up.

I don't know but I imagine its a product safety/liability type thing - these fridges wont have been built to normal domestic standards of quality and so there's an increased risk they wont properly hold temperature at 6C or less.  Not a major health risk if your beers get a bit warmer, but a big problem if chilled meat isn't chilled enough.

Yes ours does have a glass door. Got it for my husband's birthday before the european cup. Came from Asda but had to buy the beer!! They have now been reduced by £10.00. Woolworths have also got them but not as cheap.

Margaret

Hey thats a good idea someone keeps putting food in  our fridge!!!!!!!!

                                          Derek and Janet

Quote: Originally posted by Freddie on 11/08/2004

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"I'm sure I read that it should not be used for foodstuffs. No idea why as it has a variable temperature control on the back." 

It's because fridges for food normally operate up to 5 degrees centigrade, whereas drink chillers, which is what your Stella fridge probably is, usually operate in the range 5-15 degrees. i.e. not cold enough to prevent food perishing.

 

Mark 

Ive seen the Fosters ones at Comet, they look nice in the blue colour of the Can of Fosters. If i can remember right they were about £70.00