Posted by C.a.b. Johnson on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/refrigerators-tp3454992p3459034.html

The timer that Emil is suggesting says that it is to be used for SMALL appliances.  The specs say it is an 8.3 Amp, 300 Watt Tungten, 120V, 60Hz timer. 

You can buy what they call a Heavy Duty appliance timer cheaper at Amazon.  It is a 15 Amp, 120V, 1800 Watt Tungsten.  So it has similar specs as the Less EMF model so I assume can both be used on a refrigerator.  But of course, the Less EMF one is Digital and the Sylvania one is Manual with pins, making worth the extra $5.00.

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-SA110-Heavy-Appliance-Timer/dp/B000DZC226

Or buy the Manual Sylvania timer cheaper at:
http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/electrical/timers/electromechanical/heavy-duty-aplliance-timer?utm_source=amaz_shop&utm_medium=shp&utm_campaign=Electromechanical-Timers-amaz_shop&infoParam.campaignId=T9I

Since the plug-in socket on the cord end of the Less EMF timer is not pictured, it is hard
to tell if the refrigerator plug would fit in it or if it is 3 prong. 
I assume it is. Of course, the cord is not shielded or else it would
cost more

Just FYI, I read that when plugging an extension cord or a timer cord into the refrigerator, it is absolutely necessary that it be "a UL/CSA listed 3 wire cord that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent to, or greater than, the branch circuit rating." I assume the Less EMF timer cord is UL/CSA rated?

Most, if not all 110-120 volt appliances must be on a dedicated line. This means nothing else on the same line or plug.


"Low voltage can be a problem. Stall voltage for a 110-120 volt AC motor is 100 volts. If the line voltage drops below 100 volts AC, the motor can/will fail and possibly damage the motor. Too many things on one line can drop the line voltage below the stall point."

If anyone buys the Less EMF timer,  tell us how it works out.

Here is a good website explaining how your Refrigerator works:

http://www.repairclinic.com/Refrigerator-How-Things-Work


--- On Thu, 10/27/11, Emil at Less EMF Inc <[hidden email]> wrote:

From: Emil at Less EMF Inc <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [eSens] Re: refrigerators
To: [hidden email]
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011, 5:54 PM








 



 


   
     
     
      > ps - can anyone suggest a link for a suitable appliance timer?

> blessings,

> Charles/Paresh



http://www.lessemf.com/emf-appl.html#735



Emil





   
     











 





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