OT: Acceptable temps from a chest freezer

That's normally my approach - I'd rather pay a bit more for quality. But I'm a bit limited on options due to where I live when it comes to white goods. Fingers crossed this freezer behaves itself.

Looks good, especially for the price. I have a similar digital thermometer for my Waeco, but it doesn't have any temperature alarms like the one in your link. I might just buy one, thanks.

Just as a matter of interest, are there any markings (there should be, on the specification plate) indicating where it was made?

I'd be interested to know where they've relocated their refrigeration plant to.

this:

Easiest way of testing a freezer. Place a bottle of Absolute Black in freezer and leave for 12 hours, remove bottle then cap, take a good long swig directly from the bottle, based on the results it will give a good indication of freezer functionality. Reply with results for analysis of freezer health.

An refrigeration specialist friend of mine suggests that their are two points to be observed when purchasing a fridge or a freezer. One is the place of manufacture but the other is the type and make of compressor unit. Some, like our 30 year old Kelvinator, will last forever whilst others, even of the same brand, will not. My friend has assured me that the cabinet on our Kelvinator will fall apart long before the compressor unit wears out. I suspect he is right. BTW, I didn't understand the reasons he gave for one compressor unit being superior to another, way to technical for me. I'll just simply seek his advice when purchasing a replacement in the (distant?) future.

G'day Bob,

Made in NZ.

Yeah, much like water pressure cleaners, the older ones were better made using brass components vs. the currents ones which mostly use plastic. The older ones were just plain better made, I suppose.

Yeah, much like water pressure cleaners, the older ones were better made using brass components vs. the currents ones which mostly use plastic. The older ones were just plain better made, I suppose.