After being talked into a DIY curing chamber vs a pre-built model (thanks SMF!), I'm working on the most nerve-wracking part, hoping for some input. For reference my fridge is a Danby DBC434A1BSSDD.
I'm about to drill into the shell to run power & probe, assume there's some folks here more adept at this than I am. I'm currently looking at two options:
Going through the side of the fridge (preferred method):
There's clearly evap lines on the sides and top of this model, but I think I have a solid 2-3" (will obviously measure properly, this was just a rough estimate today). Likely need a 1.5-2" hole. This is the riskier method, but I think having controls and everything running through the side will make it an easier setup to replace/move anything as I tweak my setup.
Thermal pic of the side for reference:
Option two, go through the back beside the compressor:
Safer option (I think). Would be somewhat of a cleaner install, but is going to make it more difficult to redo any wiring, remove components, etc. Also somewhat concerned running all the wiring close to a heat source (the compressor).
Pic of compressor area and back wall:
I don't *think* there's anything on or behind that "shelf". The water drain is above it, any lines and wiring on the back tie in above or on top of the shelf. There's a rubber nipple on the side opposite of where I'm thinking of drilling, so there might be something behind that but nothing I'll be close to.
Thermal image of rear shelf from inside, a bit warmer than the fridge, but dissipated. Assuming heat from the compressor:
Would there be anything behind that shelf I'm missing? The condenser coils should be above it based on looking at the piping and parts schematic:
Will be drilling a pilot hole, and sizing up hole saws as I go to inspect as I go.
Any help/input would be greatly appreciated!
TIA
I'm about to drill into the shell to run power & probe, assume there's some folks here more adept at this than I am. I'm currently looking at two options:
Going through the side of the fridge (preferred method):
There's clearly evap lines on the sides and top of this model, but I think I have a solid 2-3" (will obviously measure properly, this was just a rough estimate today). Likely need a 1.5-2" hole. This is the riskier method, but I think having controls and everything running through the side will make it an easier setup to replace/move anything as I tweak my setup.
Thermal pic of the side for reference:
Option two, go through the back beside the compressor:
Safer option (I think). Would be somewhat of a cleaner install, but is going to make it more difficult to redo any wiring, remove components, etc. Also somewhat concerned running all the wiring close to a heat source (the compressor).
Pic of compressor area and back wall:
I don't *think* there's anything on or behind that "shelf". The water drain is above it, any lines and wiring on the back tie in above or on top of the shelf. There's a rubber nipple on the side opposite of where I'm thinking of drilling, so there might be something behind that but nothing I'll be close to.
Thermal image of rear shelf from inside, a bit warmer than the fridge, but dissipated. Assuming heat from the compressor:
Would there be anything behind that shelf I'm missing? The condenser coils should be above it based on looking at the piping and parts schematic:
Will be drilling a pilot hole, and sizing up hole saws as I go to inspect as I go.
Any help/input would be greatly appreciated!
TIA