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After 35 years in storage, it fired-up on 240V no problems.
24 hours later drinks etc are perfectly cold on setting 1, out of 5. 50 bucks at deceased estate sale. Unbelievable little things.
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No big deal for average user, but in a boat they will cause massive RF interference with the TV, radio and UHF radio. Most are CE ticked these days but the last time I checked some Engel's still didn't have that important rating.
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Consider yourself lucky, even good brand fridge freezer could have deteriorated over that time, must admit those Engels are great fridges and you are a winner for that price.
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Interesting, I noticed mine has an Earth lug and the sticker mention's something about radio interference on it. Wondered what it was all about. Any idea if it helps/works?
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Most problem are when it is using 12V supply. It was such a problem in the EU UK market at the time, non CE approved 12-24V frig were banned from selling in the marine market.
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There must be some little capacitor/RF choke/coil DIY gizmo that old 'hacks' can knock-up to solve the issue though...?
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https://www.jaycar.com.au/l8-25x15x1...-of-4/p/LO1234 The boat being steel probably doesn't help either.
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