Richard10002
Well-known member
I suppose my question is: "Has anyone had any experience of Penguin Refrigeration in Havant, Good or Bad?
Looks like I'm going to have to replace the Waeco CRX50 fridge I bought in May 2016. 3 flashes of the red light suggest the compressor has a problem and I can see myself throwing good money after bad in diagnosis and attempting a fix.
I did quite a bit of googling and youtube watching, and did whatever diagnosis testing I could find. Bypassed the thermostat. Turned it off for a whole day, then back on. Checked the voltage, (Lithium batteries, so 13.3V or so at the fridge).
In the end, having seen some very useful Youtube Videos by Penguin Refrigeration, and an extremely attentive email exchange, I've sent the controller to Penguin Refrigeration for testing. The idea being that if it's failed, they can send me a new one for £130. If it hasnt failed I have a different problem.
They have now had it for over a week, and just keep telling me they will let me know their findings once they have tested it. When that might be is anybodys guess - so I probably need a new controller at £130 in order for anyone, to diagnose and fix.
Perhaps they are a huge firm, fitting out multi million pound yachts, and my job is insignificant, or maybe they are just very busy?
I don't have the motivation for a fight with Penguin, so a new fridge is the easiest solution.
Once I get a new fridge, I may look at a repair and sale of the old one, but I'm stitched into a corner for now
Looks like I'm going to have to replace the Waeco CRX50 fridge I bought in May 2016. 3 flashes of the red light suggest the compressor has a problem and I can see myself throwing good money after bad in diagnosis and attempting a fix.
I did quite a bit of googling and youtube watching, and did whatever diagnosis testing I could find. Bypassed the thermostat. Turned it off for a whole day, then back on. Checked the voltage, (Lithium batteries, so 13.3V or so at the fridge).
In the end, having seen some very useful Youtube Videos by Penguin Refrigeration, and an extremely attentive email exchange, I've sent the controller to Penguin Refrigeration for testing. The idea being that if it's failed, they can send me a new one for £130. If it hasnt failed I have a different problem.
They have now had it for over a week, and just keep telling me they will let me know their findings once they have tested it. When that might be is anybodys guess - so I probably need a new controller at £130 in order for anyone, to diagnose and fix.
Perhaps they are a huge firm, fitting out multi million pound yachts, and my job is insignificant, or maybe they are just very busy?
I don't have the motivation for a fight with Penguin, so a new fridge is the easiest solution.
Once I get a new fridge, I may look at a repair and sale of the old one, but I'm stitched into a corner for now