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Technology Connections talks about a red fridge from Walmart for an hour (youtu.be)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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In a video by @[email protected], Alec goes into a deep dive into the simplicity of his particular model, its shortcomings and variety of data logging tests in an attempt to fix them.

TL,DW: Very simple, cheap and ingenious design, with one compressor loop between the fridge and freezer in series. However, its temperature sensor is wonky and so the fridge is more affected by how long the compressor operates than the actual temperature itself. There is a signficant temperature differential between the top and bottom, fans on the exterior or interior could help but with the faulty sensor only made matters worse. With the controller replaced with a proper temp control unit the fridge functioned much better.

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[–] [email protected] 61 points 1 year ago (43 children)

I've loved Technology Connections ever since I saw his riveting hour long video on dishwashing detergent. I don't even have a dishwasher.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (9 children)

I used to think dishwashers were kinda rubbish before I watched his video and learned how they actually work and the best way to use them. I recommend that video to lots of people now. Great channel.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@Awesomejt @TechConnectify @Rentlar @SilentStorms A few years ago there was a thread on Twitter that basically came down to: either you have a Bosch dishwasher, or you need to study how to properly fill it if you want clean dishes.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a Bosch dishwasher, and it's still really helpful to follow the directions they provide on loading. IDK if it's a "German" thing, but they have very specific instructions, and everyone in the house is constantly like "why do you get the best results" and I'm like - I read the manual and don't think that if you "bob load" the dishwasher (stack things 3 items deep and jam in anything you can fit without hitting the arms) it'll work the best. I would have thought that if you block the water spray with a bowl, a plate on top if it won't get clean, but what do I know?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It's amazing how normalized it is to not read, or follow, the manual given to you specifically to teach you how to use the thing you bought properly... Then complaining it doesn't work well.

No shit, you don't use it how the literal manufacturers tell you how to use it! Haha

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