Need Advice - Avanti 28 SWC2800M and ETC 111000

[Carpe diGar]

I made a purchase of the Avanti SWC28000 - running cooler than I like so planning on getting an Electronic Temperature Control to manage temp (RANCO ETC 111000). Currently the temp runs at 61, this am it was at 55 - prefer a range of 65~72

My question - has anyone drilled a hole in this wine cooler to place the ETC probe? Supposedly there is freon in the unit so I want to drill where it won't create a problem - appreciate the help -

Called Avanti to ask - that was funny - their reply "We don't have any diagrams to reference and we can't help identify where to drill as that's not recommended"!!!

Where's a good product engineer when you need one!

 

[veeref]

Freon? I thought these units were thermoelectric. If so then you don't have any worries. I would drill from the bottom rear 30 degrees or so upward. My suggestion is to follow the drain line path, that way you should be clear of all obstructions.

Regards,

Randy

 

[Carpe diGar]

Discussed with Avanti - the person there said it does have freon in it but not a compressor - these units cool quicker than a thermoelectric but not as fast as a compressor based unit -

 

[Danilo]

you don't need to drill, just feed it up trough the drain, then seal over the drain and wire...

 

[Carpe diGar]

Will check it out Dan thanks!!

 

[dpricenator]

I drilled right thru the side. There should not be anything but insulation in th side walls. But mine would not fit in the drain. I would go that route before altering your cooler.