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Hey guys, first off, I'm new here and I've already got tons of great info from all of you, so I want to extend my thanks.
Last week I picked up a used Danby #DKC586BL. I got everything for $275 so I couldn't pass up the deal and the unit is nearly brand new with all the accessories. I've read all about the mods and I plan to get a tower cooling system within the next few weeks. I do however have some questions and comments.
I read about the accuracy of the temp sensor so I figured I'd try to iron things out. I went to Sears and picked up a Taylor dial thermometer so I could get a liquid temp. Turns out that my new Sam Summer was only 46deg when the unit showed 36. Not good, but I expected that after reading reviews. I wanted to avoid the whole resistor mod until I really need to. I started off by putting the temp sensor in a glass of water and waited to see what would happen. Before I started, I made sure that I calibrated my dial thermometer in an ice bath, dead on 32deg after a slight adjustment.
After I set the Danby temp sensor in the small glass of water and the dial thermometer next to it, they are within 1 deg of each other. I was really surprised. So here are my questions.
Do or should I even attempt to do any cooling mods besides the tower cooling now that the Danby temp sensor actually appears to be accurate if measuring liquid temp? I plan on getting rid of the glass of water and putting the Danby sensor in a sealed test tube filled with water and putting it back into the little cubby. Will this cause any issues? Thanks for all the help guys.
Last week I picked up a used Danby #DKC586BL. I got everything for $275 so I couldn't pass up the deal and the unit is nearly brand new with all the accessories. I've read all about the mods and I plan to get a tower cooling system within the next few weeks. I do however have some questions and comments.
I read about the accuracy of the temp sensor so I figured I'd try to iron things out. I went to Sears and picked up a Taylor dial thermometer so I could get a liquid temp. Turns out that my new Sam Summer was only 46deg when the unit showed 36. Not good, but I expected that after reading reviews. I wanted to avoid the whole resistor mod until I really need to. I started off by putting the temp sensor in a glass of water and waited to see what would happen. Before I started, I made sure that I calibrated my dial thermometer in an ice bath, dead on 32deg after a slight adjustment.
After I set the Danby temp sensor in the small glass of water and the dial thermometer next to it, they are within 1 deg of each other. I was really surprised. So here are my questions.
Do or should I even attempt to do any cooling mods besides the tower cooling now that the Danby temp sensor actually appears to be accurate if measuring liquid temp? I plan on getting rid of the glass of water and putting the Danby sensor in a sealed test tube filled with water and putting it back into the little cubby. Will this cause any issues? Thanks for all the help guys.
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