The batteries are probably still OK, and have perhaps half their life remaining if used at room temperature. But the chemical reaction of the battery slows down as the temperature is reduced (just like in your car during the winter). The O2 fans I have on the boat for airflow on hot nights typically last for about 10 days of use for 6-8 hours per night. Try leaving the clamshell closed and laying the fan on top of the contents of the fridge.
Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 3:55 AM To: CNC CNC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: David <davidrisc...@msn.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Refrigerator Fan... So I did buy an O2Cool fan before I asked the question. I was all kinds of happy thinking I found an easy solution that di not involve wires etc. The fan is designed a s a clam-shell. So I opened it and placed on on the evaporator plate upside with the battery half on inside (between the icebox wall and the evaporator) and the fan half on the outside. Worked great for 36 hours (on low) until the batteries died. But given the comments below, would the proximity of the batteries so close to the evaporator plate reduce their capacity and therefore cause premature death? Thanks for help solving another oh-so-perplexing, oh-so-important-problem. David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) _____ Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:38:12 +0000 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Refrigerator Fan... From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> CC: cscheaf...@comcast.net <mailto:cscheaf...@comcast.net> David, O2 Cool makes a 5" battery powered fan I use in my boat. We use it in many places on board. I bought a few of them over the years and have one at home. The batteries last a long time. Many times I have left the thing on and it ran for days before I noticed it was on. I'm sure there are many other brands just as capable and I would suggest buying something cheap and try it out. Mine have an AC/DC adapter so you could tie it into your shore power or inverter power. I carry spare batteries aboard because I have battery flashlights, headlamps, LED puck reading lights in the berths, and a light inside my ice box. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md _____ From: "David via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: "CNC CNC" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: "David" <davidrisc...@msn.com <mailto:davidrisc...@msn.com> > Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 2:46:34 PM Subject: Stus-List Refrigerator Fan... My new refrigeration is doing quite well. However I would like to better circulate air within the box to equalize temps. Trying to avoid hard wiring and want to know if anyone has found a low amp battery powered fan that I can turn on when needed without a lot installation hoopla... Thanks in advance. David F. Risch 1981 40- (401) 419-4650 (cell) _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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