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 Posted: Wed Jul 1st, 2009 04:53 am
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sbdivemaster



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OK, Now I am confused. (And I haven't even had a home brew yet!)

I have posted pics of the refrigerator.

The back is sealed, no coils exposed.



Which type of condenser do I have?

Top, sides and front I can do no problem.

So, do not add insulation on the back?

As you can see, the wall behind the refrigerator just has some plywood directly over the studs.  I can easily remove the plywood and put some batt insulation between the studs, and I could also put a 1/2" or 1" Polyurethane rigid panel over that (that entire wall needs to be insulated, but I can at least start with that area); that will help keep some of the heat from the south-exposed wall away from the back of the refrigerator.

Another thought:  Would keepin the refrigerator out from the wall a few inches and adding a fan blowing across the back of the refrigerator help any?  If so, should it be on all the time, or should I wire it in so that it turns on when the compressor turns on?

I really appreciate all your help, and the beer I send will be much better with your assistance.