Gas Fridge discusses your freezer off grid options.

Getting ready to live off grid?  If so, you basically have two options when it comes to freezers.  Gas powered or DC powered.  Both are produced with a high insulation value to create the best efficiency. Because a freezer must have power available at all times to keep the food storage at the proper temperature, the major consideration between a propane gas freezer and a DC electric freezer is the availability of the power source. 

If solar energy, wind energy, or hydro energy is available at your location, then a DC electric freezer initial cost will be low and this will be the best choice.  If none of these DC energy sources are available and you have to buy the equipment to produce electricity, then you’re looking at a much larger investment and propane is the way to go.

This is where the possibility of a gas freezer may be best. Gas Freezers can operate from stored LPG (Propane) gas or piped in Natural Gas.  Propane gas is supplied either by truck to a permanent tank on the property or smaller portable tanks that can be transported and filled at a filling site. Permanent tanks are available in a variety of sizes ranging from 100 gallons to over 1000 gallons. The freezer can operate from any size tank. The question is, for how long. It is typical for a propane freezer to use approximately 2 to 3 gallons of LPG per 7 days.

Needless to say, your location and power setup is going to be key in deciding which type of freezer to purchase.  Because technology has gotten so much better over the years, you can literally use propane to run your whole off grid home! 

Gas Fridge has many styles of propane appliances for you to choose from.  Please visit us at http://www.gas-fridge.com.  You can also call with questions at 928-636-6674.  Let Gas Fridge assist you in making a great decision with your propane appliances.

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Gas Fridge talks about transporting and storing your Propane Refrigerator.

Did you just buy your new propane refrigerator?  Concerned about transporting it?  Believe it or not, transporting the unit is not as complicated as some might believe.  Because propane refrigerators are not built with the same components as an electric refrigerator, you can actually transport the refrigerator on its side if need be.  Laying a gas refrigerator on the side while transporting has no long term affects to the operation, performance, or lifespan of the unit.  Always make sure to use plenty of padding.

If you are putting your propane refrigerator in storage, Gas Fridge has some tips for you:

• Remove any moisture from the interior to prevent mold buildup.
  
• Put charcoal or old newspaper inside to absorb any moisture.
  
• You can leave the doors open if there are no critters around.
  
• Do not leave canned drinks inside as they might freeze and explode, causing damage.
  
• Spray an insect repellent around the burner box to deter insects from nesting in the burner.
  
• Always check your flame condition immediately after startup from storage period.  It should be a bright blue.

We hope you enjoyed these tips.  Gas Fridge has many styles of propane refrigerators for you to choose from.  Please visit us at http://www.gas-fridge.com.  You can also call with questions at 928-636-6674.  Let Gas Fridge assist you in making a great decision with your propane refrigerator.

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Gas Fridge gives some tips on how to set up your new Gas Refrigerator.

Congratulations on your new gas refrigerator!  Now is it time to set it up correctly.  Gas Fridge is here to help and has some tips for you to follow.


1.    Gas pressure must set correctly - Too high or too low of gas pressure may lead to poor performance or permanent damage to your gas refrigerator.

2.    Make sure the gas fridge is level - This is for both directions since the absorption system works from gravity, it is vital to the proper flow rate that the unit is level.

3.    Proper ventilation on all sides -  Minimum ventilation space around the gas fridge is usually 2" on the left and right sides, and 8" above with 2" at rear.

4.    Test for leaks - Use a solution of soapy water and brush around all gas connections before lighting the gas refrigerator.

5.    Turn on unit.

6.    Let refrigerator chill down – You will want to wait approximately 12 hours before loading it with food.

7.    Start with small portions - Load warm or room temperature foods in smaller portions a couple hours apart initially. 

8.    Let the unit stabilize -  Wait a few days before making adjustments to the thermostat. 

9.    Don’t overload -  Try not to put too much room temperature liquids such as large jugs of water.

10.    Load the freezer with ice trays or objects to be frozen prior to bed time - This way the unit will have all night to recover. We recommend using aluminum ice cube trays due to their ability to make ice much faster than their plastic counterparts.


We hope you found our installation tips helpful.  Gas Fridge is here to help.  Please visit us at http://www.gas-fridge.com.  You can also call with questions at 928-636-6674.  Let Gas Fridge assist you with all of your off grid refrigeration needs.

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Gas Fridge discusses the benefits of using a Propane Refrigerator.

So your thinking of buying that dream property that has acres and acres of space for you to play on.  No neighbors, noise or traffic to worry about.  You can build your dream home exactly the way you’ve always wanted. 

There is only one problem.  Because your property is so far out and away from the local town, you are not going to be able to access the power grid.  What are you going to do about power?  How are you going to keep your food cold?  You can’t possibly run to the grocery store daily.

Gas Fridge has the answer.  Propane Refrigerators.  Gas Fridge discusses some of the benefits of using a propane refrigerator:


•    Totally off grid design.

•    Low on maintenance.

•    Completely silent.

•    Clean Energy.

•    Readily available power source.

•    Won’t lose power in a storm.

•    Will save you money.


Gas Fridge has many styles to choose from.  Please visit us at http://www.gas-fridge.com.  You can also call with questions at 928-636-6674.  Let Gas Fridge assist you in making a great decision with your propane refrigerator choice.

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Excerpt from: "The History of Gas Refrigerators and How Gas Refrigeration Works"

What is the history of the absorption refrigeration system?

HISTORY - The ammonia refrigeration cooling system which is also known as an absorption cooling system was first discovered in 1824 by Micheal Faraday who tried to liquefy gases which, among them was an ammonia gas. This experiment was used in taking ammonia vapor in a glass tube with silver chloride in it and allowing it to absorb in the silver chloride powder. He then heated the chloride -ammonia mixture and watched the ammonia liquid evaporate out of the silver chloride and become cold. This experiment later was the birth of the ammonia absorption cooling systems [HEREAFTER CALLED PROPANE REFRIGERATORS].

In 1926 Albert Einstein and a former student, Leo Szilard, embarked on a venture to develop a safer refrigerator since the electric refrigerators of the time were known to leak toxic gases through broken seals. Such an incident of a German family killed by fumes caught the attention of Einstein and sparked this project. Einstein insisted that a better refrigerator design must be possible.

Their goal was to design a device with no moving parts or mechanical motion and eliminate the wear and tear factor. They used their knowledge of thermodynamics to produce an absorption refrigerator. This device would drive a combination of safer gases and liquids through three interconnected circuits. It required only a small gas flame as a heat source and was totally sealed and safe. Some experts estimate the sealed system could last 100 years.

Einstein and Szilard applied for and received 45 patents in 6 countries for this type of refrigeration technology. None of their inventions ever reached customers. The introduction of the less-toxic coolant freon and better judgment kept Einstein and Szilard from continuing the project.

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The Natural Gas Refrigerator

Do you have a natural gas well on your property? Is electricity overly expensive? Are you tired of the annoying noise the compressor and fan on your electric refrigerator produces? Are you EMF intolerant? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then a natural gas refrigerator may be just the thing you need.  This technology has been around for nearly 100 years and was very common in households during the 1950’s. It has since faded from the household due to the abundance of electricity, but has continued to be the system used in Recreation Vehicles. Read more – click here.

Considering that an electric refrigerator is the largest energy hog within a normal household, using a natural gas refrigerator can save you hundreds of dollars per year. Some properties include a natural gas well and for those lucky enough to own one, a natural gas refrigerator is the best way to go since it would cost nothing to operate. Other households are experiencing sky rocketing electricity prices. Eliminating the electric refrigerator is the single appliance that can lower your electricity cost the most. Compare your electricity rate of 1800 watts per day to the cost of a natural gas refrigerator consumption of 1200 BTU per hour of gas usage.

The noise of an electric refrigerator fan and compressor  can be quite annoying and for those that are Electro Magnetic Field intolerant, a gas refrigerator can be a great relief. There are no moving parts on a gas fridge which translates into silent operation in addition to less maintenance and no parts to break down. These units are completely non electric. The refrigeration is produced by an absorption system that uses heat, pressure, and gravity to create the movement of the refrigerant. The EZ Freeze brand gas refrigerator includes no motors, compressors, fans, or circuit boards. The EZ Freeze brand is made specific for household use whereas the RV refrigerator models are not. Even though some people elect to use these RV models in the house, they do require electricity to operate them  from gas and incorporate circuit boards, electronic igniters, and solenoids.

Gas refrigerators operate from either natural gas or propane gas and can be easily converted to one or the other with the change of only a couple parts. Usually taking only a few minutes for the conversion. The big difference in these two types of gas is in how the gas arrives to the refrigerator. Natural gas is generally piped in from an off property source such as a local gas company through their own metering system. Some lucky few do have natural gas wells on their properties without outside metering. This source requires a constant flow from the supplier or well. Propane is a liquid gas that is stored in tanks and is generally trucked and pumped into a storage tank located on the property. In this case the energy is “stored” and can be used full time or just in case of emergencies or natural disasters.

Too some a natural gas refrigerator can be a great alternative and to others it can be necessary for survival.

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Gas Fridge Replacement Parts: What you should have in case of an emergency

Gas refrigerators are designed to operate without electricity. For this reason, they are perfect for off grid living, therefore most of the propane refrigerators that we sell end up in remote locations. Within these remote off grid locations, surviving without the conveniences of the big city stores to acquire a replacement part 24/7 is not a possibility. The more experienced off grid survivalist will be prepared for failures. Even some of our customers that purchase a gas fridge just for vacation purposes will want to be prepared for something to go wrong.

“What spare parts do I need in case something goes wrong with my Gas Refrigerator?”

We get this question from some of our customers and the answer is surprising. Only one part is prone to wear or degrade over time. That is the thermocouple. Since Gas Refrigerators don’t have moving parts, there is very little to go wrong or wear out. Of course there are some interior parts that can be abused and break, but this is subject to the user, not normal operating usage.

The thermocouple is one part of the gas safety valve system within all gas refrigerators. The thermocouple probe engulfed by the flame and detects the heat from the flame when it is on. If the flame gets extinguished for any reason, the probe senses the loss of heat and will shut off the gas supply to the burner. This insures that no raw un-burned gas is expelled into the living space.

The gas refrigerator thermocouple will degrade over time due to the heating and cooling of the flame. This is a natural occurrence and is common with any device using a thermocouple such as heaters and stoves. 

Debris passing through the burner will accelerate this wear rate of the thermocouple. Debris will enter the air intake of the burner and pass through the burner head at which point it will incinerate and turn to carbon. This carbon will attach itself to the thermocouple. Over time, the carbon will build up and cause uneven heat stress on the thermocouple probe. This will eventually cause premature failure of the thermocouple. At this point the thermocouple will need to be replaced.

This is why we give the suggestion to keep the area around and under your gas fridge clean of debris. This not only prolongs the life of your gas fridge, but also keeps the unit operating at the highest efficiency.

Replacement of the thermocouple is fairly easy and most anybody that is handy with a wrench can handle the job. We supply a “Set-up, Service, and Maintenance DVD” with each EZ Freeze Gas Refrigerator we sell. This DVD explains the set by step process for thermocouple replacement.

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