Quick mini fridge question

[Phiber_optikx2]

Quick question. I am going to be using a mini fridge for a cave.  I plan to control temps by using a digital thermostat. My question is, should I drill a hole through the side of the fridge to put temp probe through or can I just close the door on the wire? I would hate for the door to pop open due to the cord.

[Danbo]

In my caves I just close the door on the cord for the sensor. I have no problems with doors not closing tight.

The risk when drilling is to damage a cooling pipe (if compresser cooled) og electric wires.

On the other hand it looks neat when no wires are visible.

:-) Danbo

[Boofer]

I've had no problems closing the door on cords on my two caves for the past several years.

-Boofer-

[Al Lewis]

I use a 14 cu ft upright freezer and I drill a hole just large enough for the temp probe through the lower rear of the freezer being sure there aren't any coolant lines there.  I then use silicon sealant to seal the hole.  I mount the probe on the center rear of the freezer wall and cover the line and probe with white duct tape.

[Mike Cross]

I would drill a hole and seal it back with silicon.  Use a hole guide to determine the minimum size for the largest item that has to go through (mine was the humidity sensor) and then simply drill where there are no coils.  I used pull tie hold downs glued to the inside and outside walls and pull ties to keep all the wires together.

[Duntov]

Since you live in Missouri, you get some hot and humid summers like I do here in Florida.  I have noticed that most people that don't have condensation problems live in the north or colder climates.  I suggest you do not run the cables through the door seals but rather drill an appropriate hole with a proper bulkhead.