On Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:27:56 -0700, Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>Right, but here's my question.
>
>If low current setting + longer runtime = high current setting + shorter runtime . . . in
other words, if there is no overall effect on longterm power consumption . . . then why
does Vitrifrigo even bother giving the option of three different levels of current
consumption?
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Rocket,

Somewhere between your question (above) and Dennis's insights...

Recalling a samba post a year ago, where a new gelato-fridge installation
(my sarcastic name) was consuming way-more amp-hours than expected.

The problem was located in the fridge thermostat. So said the factory rep. as I recall.
Thermostats vary. Some are fast, some are slow to respond to delta-"t".
Others are numb to respond at all.

Now I'm guessing here. The three current settings are available to get a best-fit with the
individual thermostat. Try each setting for a "best fit" to your particular thermostat...

Pz