Well, okay -- but how do I determine a "best fit" is?

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On Sep 18, 2011, at 8:04 PM, Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@SHAW.CA> wrote:

> 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?
> ---------
> 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