On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 12:13 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 07:11 PM 8/11/2010 Wednesday, neil n wrote:
>>
>> otherwise. I measured current used on two spare fan motors: ~ 0.27
>> amps each. Not much to worry about IMO. �The fan should turn off once
>
> Neil, quarter amp is huge compared to what they're supposed to draw. �The
> stock fan should draw about 60 milliamps with the fan installed, not 270.
> �The Fridge-Mate replacement fan draws a similar amount.
>
> Incidentally I believe the thermostat is set to come on at 140F and stop at
> 120F.

Hmm...... "scratches head".

Hopefully I wasn't using/reading my digital VOM incorrectly.

I tested the motors by hooking them up to a 12V AC adaptor. Maybe it's
putting out more than 12V?

Neil.

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