Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Modify a Freezer

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Warburton
10-04-05, 05:10 PM
Hello,
I am currently searching for a cheap alternative to an enviro crib for my hobby of breeding spiders. I have an old box freezer, that would be perfect if the thermostat could be set to around 68f (20c). I am in Oz, so it is 240v.
Is this possible?
thanks

Warburton
10-04-05, 07:20 PM
Forgot to mention they are asking $1950 for the crib i want. So to replace the thermostat or have it modified would still be (hopefully) cheaper.
GregH
10-04-05, 08:14 PM
Warburton,

Freezers are manufactured to operate in a range around 0 degF or -18 degC.
When used at a temperature higher than this, a lot of stress will be placed on the compressor.
Also, I'm not sure if this would matter but there will be a lot of moisture being collected on the inside wall surface, leaving the whole inside wet and damp.

Warburton
10-04-05, 09:21 PM
Hey Greg, thanks for the reply.
By "stress" do you mean it would run longer and harder with a raised temp?...I had presumed it would be the opposite..?
Could an air-con thermostat be fitted?...And would a compressor from a fridge be more suited?
Do you think it is a practical solution, or not?
The moisture is no problem, as it will mostly be used for keeping solutions at the right temp.
thanks again.