Which cheap fridge?

[sparksy]

Just a bit of advice. Avoid the dual zone , metal cased fridges that look like this one. Sold under many names, XTM, Kings , Gecko, etc.
There seems to be a common fault with these fridges that the refrigeration lines are incased within the foam insulation and something in that foam attacks the lines and joints , resulting in leaks which cant be repaired.   The number of these fridges on verge pickup is concerning. I used to pick them up but all had no refrigerant left so dont bother now.

[RebsWA]

Sparksy, does this advice apply to the single zone metal case fridges?

[WilSurf]

We have bought the 60l Kings fridge drawer. Looks good, see how it goes.

[sparksy]

Sparksy, does this advice apply to the single zone metal case fridges?

A lot of fridges are made the same way, even waeco encase their lines within the insulation so it cant be said that the same issue applies.
Most portable fridges that I pick up and repair are either, nothing wrong with them or its an electrical fault.  But after trying to fix quite a few of these 2 zone fridges I would be cautious about buying one unless it had a good warranty.

[loanrangie]

A lot of fridges are made the same way, even waeco encase their lines within the insulation so it cant be said that the same issue applies.
Most portable fridges that I pick up and repair are either, nothing wrong with them or its an electrical fault.  But after trying to fix quite a few of these 2 zone fridges I would be cautious about buying one unless it had a good warranty.

I've picked up a few that only needed a new thermistor, got a Matson 35ltr last week for $15 and the thermistor needs replacing but otherwise it works well and freezes down to -15.