Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.Here's that video I mentioned of Big Clive's:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZTfYqgYExYTechno...
In a video by @Techconnectify@mas.to, 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.
Hah was super excited to watch this, we have the mini version for storing drinks/frozen snacks in, they also make a microwave so we got it to match. They are pretty mediocre but they work and look great! I wouldn’t advise using them as your primary appliances though lol.
I know more than I ever need to about American drip coffee machines, and yet I don’t want one and wouldn’t know where to buy one here in Australia eveb if I did want one.
I fucking love technology connections. Their videos are perfect to have on in the background and it’s super interesting to learn about the tiny details of things that just work in our everyday lives.
I’ve been obsessed with these fridges! I’ve been interested in a slightly different brand, Smeg,[1] partially because they also have retro fridges with Dolce[2] & Gabbana[3] designs, as well as other[4] fun designs.[5]
I’m excited for this deep dive on Galanz (available at Walmart apparently).
Alec does say the particular full size model he has there was discontinued, in favour of a model that functions more like your modern fridge, probably due to the flaws he pointed out.
I watched that wayyyy longer than I thought I would, like most other people here lol
But it was still disappointing that he just hand-waved the two good fridges already having cold stuff (that’s when I stopped watching). Anyone from somewhere with constant hurricanes knows that thermal mass is important when keeping a fridge at temp
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Oh how I love Technology Connections. He makes the perfect kind of content for me.
Hah was super excited to watch this, we have the mini version for storing drinks/frozen snacks in, they also make a microwave so we got it to match. They are pretty mediocre but they work and look great! I wouldn’t advise using them as your primary appliances though lol.
Haha I never knew a fridge video could be so engaging!
I still lecture people on the correct detergent to use and to do a prewash because on him. 😂
I specifically tried the prewash thing after watching his video, it didn’t make a lick of difference for me.
There’s not a Technology Connections video I won’t watch. Always makes the seemingly mundane absolutely fascinating.
It often turns out that the mundane IS fascinating, it just needs a good storyteller.
I’m certain he could make me watch an hour long video on almost anything, he’s such a talented writer.
WTF, I ain’t watching an hour long video on a stupid fridge! I’ll just watch the first few minutes and see what’s up…
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One hour later…
Okay, that was really interesting. I really love this channel.
Me at 11pm: why on earth would I watch a long video deep diving into obsolete incandescent headlights?
Me at 7am: hey did you know that headlights used to be so standard you could just drop in a generic replacement and…
I love his videos, especially the video about his toaster. I’ve actually spent time trying to find that exact toaster at yard sales
I know more than I ever need to about American drip coffee machines, and yet I don’t want one and wouldn’t know where to buy one here in Australia eveb if I did want one.
Really made me understand why my own fridge (and especially the freezer part) is this bad. Bless this channel
I fucking love technology connections. Their videos are perfect to have on in the background and it’s super interesting to learn about the tiny details of things that just work in our everyday lives.
Here’s to hoping he does a video on Reddit. Always love his snarkiness.
Eh, kinda rather he stick to mechanical/ AV systems, plus I’m not really sure what he could say that hasn’t been said already
Not a whole lot to talk about there, I’d think. Nothing in his wheelhouse, at least.
You can always ask him, though: @TechConnectify
I’ve been obsessed with these fridges! I’ve been interested in a slightly different brand, Smeg,[1] partially because they also have retro fridges with Dolce[2] & Gabbana[3] designs, as well as other[4] fun designs.[5]
I’m excited for this deep dive on Galanz (available at Walmart apparently).
https://www.smeg.com/us/refrigerators/retro-style ↩︎
https://www.smeg.com/us/products/FAB28URDGC3 ↩︎
https://www.smeg.com/us/products/FAB28URDGM3 ↩︎
https://www.smeg.com/us/products/FAB28URDUN3 ↩︎
https://www.smeg.com/us/products/SMEG500GRUS ↩︎
Alec does say the particular full size model he has there was discontinued, in favour of a model that functions more like your modern fridge, probably due to the flaws he pointed out.
@Rentlar That’s definitely a fridge
I watched that wayyyy longer than I thought I would, like most other people here lol
But it was still disappointing that he just hand-waved the two good fridges already having cold stuff (that’s when I stopped watching). Anyone from somewhere with constant hurricanes knows that thermal mass is important when keeping a fridge at temp
I love this channel! There’s just something about going very in-depth on random appliances and things like that that’s just so entertaining to me lol
I love this guy, one of my few favorite YouTube channels and subscriptions. Anything he fixates on is suddenly interesting.
This is the kind of content I enjoy