Sun, 31 May 2026 02:52:48 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163899#Comment_163899 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163899#Comment_163899 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:38:15 +0000 RobinB thanks!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163901#Comment_163901 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163901#Comment_163901 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:09:34 +0000 Paul in Montreal
Paul in Montreal.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163905#Comment_163905 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163905#Comment_163905 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:13:45 +0000 RobinB https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163906#Comment_163906 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163906#Comment_163906 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:53:08 +0000 Ed Davies Posted By: Paul in MontrealFrom an electrical consumption point of view, it depends if they have the same level of insulation - if they do, then there will be no difference,...
Quite a lot of “white” goods are available these days in the UK in either white or silver though presumably otherwise identical design. Often about £20 more for the silver version.

A fridge with a lower emissivity (and therefore a higher reflectivity) at thermal infrared wavelengths will be slightly more efficient as it'll absorb a bit less heat from the surroundings. However, conduction/convection and radiation are about similar orders of magnitudes around room temperature and the proportion of thermal resistance provided by the interface between the air and the skin of the fridge should be a tiny proportion of the insulation the fridge provides so the effect will be pretty minor.

Chrome does have a low emissivity for thermal IR. Not sure about whatever silver coating they put on fridges, etc. Whatever - not worth worrying about, I think.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163927#Comment_163927 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163927#Comment_163927 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:36:11 +0000 djh https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163944#Comment_163944 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163944#Comment_163944 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:28:30 +0000 RobinB https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163945#Comment_163945 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163945#Comment_163945 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:51:26 +0000 SteamyTea
Now when it comes to running costs and colour, I suspect that normal manufacturing tolerances, along with voltage differences in the local grid would out-weigh the colour.
I would not get a silver one as my washing machine is white, as is my hob. ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163947#Comment_163947 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163947#Comment_163947 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:13:46 +0000 Gotanewlife https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163948#Comment_163948 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163948#Comment_163948 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:18:25 +0000 GaryB
The painted silver finish will have a negligible difference in performance vs white. Only a low emissivity metal coating/ external skin such as chrome or stainless steel will make a difference.

I recently replaced my freezer but insulated the old one first to see if it made a difference - it didn't in my case. I do recommend you get the model with the lowest energy consumption, see www.sust-it.net for comparative performance data. Some cheap models can perform very well. My fridge freezer cost just £209 but out-performed some of the recognised Eco brands costing 3 times the price.

I found that most units now appear to have an integrated condenser coil in the side casing(s), so cannot be insulated.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163949#Comment_163949 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163949#Comment_163949 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:25:17 +0000 RobinB Posted By: SteamyTeaCheck to see what the minimum temperature your fridge can work out and if your garage gets that cold.


thanks Steamy

It's SN rated so should be OK. The manufacturers say it'll be OK to -15.

Climate
Class Min Temp Max Temp
N 16 Deg C 32 Deg C
SN 10 Deg C 32 Deg C
ST 18 Deg C 38 Deg C
T 18 Deg C 43 Deg C]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163975#Comment_163975 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163975#Comment_163975 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:22:44 +0000 rhamdu Posted By: RobinBThe manufacturers say it'll be OK to -15.


All together now.

These people COULD SELL FRIDGES TO.... ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163977#Comment_163977 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163977#Comment_163977 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:50:44 +0000 Nick Parsons
Selfridges?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163984#Comment_163984 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163984#Comment_163984 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:14:55 +0000 rhamdu https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163998#Comment_163998 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=163998#Comment_163998 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:15:49 +0000 nikhoward Posted By: rhamduI was thinking more on the lines of the indigenous peoples of the Canadian Arctic.

I knew it!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=164041#Comment_164041 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=164041#Comment_164041 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:46:42 +0000 rhamdu ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=164063#Comment_164063 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=164063#Comment_164063 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:19:48 +0000 jamesingram It's good to upgrade to more efficient or buy new equipment when it's required , I like the idea of also buying
kit that might usually go to scap. second hand , slight damage etc.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=164356#Comment_164356 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9936&Focus=164356#Comment_164356 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:29:08 +0000 RobinB