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Bushman Original SC35-52 Questions & Answers (page 2 of 4)
66 questions from our users
Bradasked
Hi Bushmans, just wondering how long the Anderson plug you sell for the 35/52l unit is? Cheers
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Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Brad,
The HD Anderson lead is 2m long.
Then the extension piece which has an Anderson on one end and a cigarette lighter plug on the other is another 30cm long.
Cheers,
Tom
MichaelFasked
I have an SC35-52L, the CIG connector on the power cable has given up the ghost. I would like to change to an Anderson plug connection. My question, is the power cable polarity sensitive, and if so, how can I determine which is the positive side of the twin core cable? BTW: Had the fridge since 2013, dragged it all over the roughest parts of northern Australia as well as many other places throughout QLD, NSW & Vic, never had a spot of bother with it and never run out of cold beer/wine or lost any food along the way... wouldn't consider any other brand in the future...... :))
1 answer
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi,
The wire with the writing on it is the positive :)
Rooasked
Hi there, my Bushman runs fine until it cycles off and then won't restart. Battery is fully charged. Could it be thermostat issue?
Any clues?
Cheers Roo
2 answers
Suggest you contact Bushman. They are very helpful.
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Sounds as though it is hitting low voltage cut out. This could be in the fridge or your wiring. there are a few things to check but best you give us a call and we will run you through procedures to try and idetify the problem.
Garryasked
Is it possible to buy a new control board for my bushman??
1 answer
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Sure can, just ring head office in Melbourne.
Mikeyasked
Hi all
I have a bushman 3 way XD70. Never been used on gas. Lights fine, but the flame dies once the manual button is released. Any ideas?
2 answers
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Could be a couple of things, faulty thermocouple, rotary switch pins not making proper contact, fluff in the burner etc. Best give head office a call and can run through a few things to try.
Thanks for that. So in frustration, with a sore thumb from trying about 20 times, I pulled the line off the gas bottle to pack it up. Then decided to try again. Worked first time. Left it on for 2 hours. Fridge got cold and the flame kept burning. No idea why, or why not. Maybe just the almighty having some fun.
Cheers
Mike
Duane.Casked
My bushman starts for a couple of seconds on 12v then turns off when I leave it I can hear it want to run but turns of again could the condenser be dirty?
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A previous post asked your same question.Bushman replied with "In the scenario you explain it sounds like the fridge is sensing a low current after it has been running on your battery for a few hours, so when it senses the low current it stops running to protect your battery from further discharge. There could be many different reasons why the compressor is sensing low current and hitting low current cut-out. We are more than happy to look at the fridge for you and the setup in your car to diagnose the issue. Please contact us at head office in Research, VIC on 03 9437 0737. Cheers, BUSHMAN."
Thesr’s a built in low battery voltage protector that stops the fridge running if the voltage is below 10 point something. Mine does the same. Try charging the battery. DERICK
Patasked
giday I've got an old bushman its an over-lander just scored it from a mate, took the plug of my other one and it works but the temp control will not change setting so it just goes right down. It has no reset so it there a way of correcting this? Cheers
1 answer
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi. Wow an overlander, that's a really old fridge! Must be about 25 years old. Please call us at head office 03 9437 0737 and we'll see what we can do for you.
Murfasked
I accidently broke my 12v socket to the ciggie lighter, thought it was easy to replace with a narva 12v plug but the wires are too thick to close the covers..so do i need to buy a genuine part with a new lead ect thanks murf
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Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Murf. Did you break the socket or the plug? On the 12V lead or on the transformer? You should be able to put another socket or plug on the existing wires. When you say you can't close the covers, which covers are you referring to? Cheers, Tom. BUSHMAN.
hey mate i did the same but i joined the wire back up from the plug
Rossasked
What is the price of the 45 lt ?
Do you have a Adelaide dealer?
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Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Ross, When you buy The Original Bushman 35L - 52L, you get the full kit which enables you to use the fridge in 35L, 42L, 45L and 52L configuration. RRP $1295. We have a couple of dealers in Adelaide, check out the dealer map on our website bushman.com.au. All the Best. Tom, BUSHMAN.
Shellieasked
Im a little worried about frezing my beer i have two collars with small lid making it 55 ltr. I would like to know what temp to set so the beer on the bottom doesn't freez?
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We have the 52L setup (collar and dome lid). In normal Brisbane weather ranging from 20 to 35 degrees, if I set ours at -2 the meat will stay frozen on the bottom and a few cans of soft drink can go down on the bottom and stay ice cold though might ice up over time. If you are only using the fridge for drinks, I think setting the controller to zero would be a good start. It might be something you have to experiment with a bit. Many factors will come into play - how long the beer will be in there, how often the lid opens, the ambient outside temps.
Thanks Dom but i want to freeze several meal size stews in the bottom then beer then fruit & vegies in the basket above i set it to -6 i just hope the beer wont freze. Does anyone know the right way to do this.
Hi again Shellie, when we set our fridge to -2 our meat stays frozen in the bottom, we have fruit, veggies and butter in the basket in the top. Milk, soft drink and beer go in the middle. At -2 the beer, milk and soft drinks will be very cold (a good thing). Hope this helps. The best people to speak to would be Bushman themselves, their customer service is excellent, they are in Melbourne phone 03 9437 0737.
Tacklesasked
What temp do I set the fridge at for it to be only a freezer? Are there any special packing instructions i.e Can I stack the freezer to the lid level?
2 answers
I’d give Bushman a call directly, they will sort you out. Call 03 9437 0737
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi, You can use the Original Bushman fridges as a dedicated freezer in either 35L, 42L or 45L configuration. Usually I set my fridge on -8º to use it as a freezer. You can set it much lower, but if you are only freezing things for a week or two at a time, you really don't need to have the fridge at -18º. Enjoy!
Shellieasked
On my new 35/52 is it normal for there to be a little hole where it says reset on the control panel?
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Hi Shellie, I had a look in the fridge manual and the hole is a reset switch for the control panel. In the event you are unable to get a response from the control panel, and can't change the temperature settings, this means the control panel has lock up. The manual says you insert something thin into the reset hole to reset the control panel. I've never had this issue myself. If you have any other questions I'm happy to help, and I can also highly recommend giving Bushman a call directly in Melbourne on 03 9437 0737. Their customer service is brilliant and they will help you with anything you need to know. Cheers Dominic.
Cool thankyou Dom.
Nagesasked
Anyone know the answer to this problem- When i connect my bushman to 240 the motor goes for a few seconds then stops, The panel shows H1 .
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Hi, not sure if you have sorted this problem yet. I'd call Bushman (Off Grid Refrigeration) directly in Melbourne on 03 9437 0737. Their customer service is terrific and they will get you sorted asap. Cheers Dominic
Ray Tasked
I have a sc 35 bushman the aa battery in the control panel has gone bad and has leaked onto the printed circuit board is this panel available and how much I live in the hawkesbury area nsw is there a dealer in the hawkesbury?
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Give Bushman a call they are very help full.
Ring bushmen they will send a new panel to you and it will fit right in where the old one was, no more battery's needed cost $ 88 plus postage hope this helps, Macca.
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Ray, Jeremy and Macca are onto it for you! About 5 years ago we moved over to control panels that do not need batteries. You can easily plug one of these newer control panels into your older fridge. Only $88 for the entire control panel assembly. Cheers. BUSHMAN.
Jesseasked
I had my bushman fridge for 6 months been great but all of a sudden it won’t get cold. I have it set at -5 but it sits on 24 degrees and won’t get below 24. Any ideas?
4 answers
Call the company head office, they are brilliant and will get younsorted out faster than anyone else.
Hi Jesse, sounds like panel, under the panel there is a toggle switch it should be on the off, if it is off turn it to the on, this is a buy set switch then it should go, you have too undo the five self tappers on the side to do this, if this sounds to much problem to do take it back, to replace the panel hope this helps you, Macca
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Jesse, it reads like the Compressor isn’t running. could be a few things. Try running it on your 240V transformer and make sure the cig plug is pushed all the way in. Better again, give head office a quick call for some troubleshooting tips. Cheers.
Lethalasked
Hi My Bushman is about 9 years old and works perfectly on 240 v but the compressor won’t kick in when plugged into the car or camper trailer, green light won’t come on and compressor silent, any advice appreciated.
Leigh
1 answer
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Lethal, could be a couple of things. Give us a call at head office in Research, VIC on 03 9437 0737 and well talk you through a couple of tests you can do. Cheers, Tom. BUSHMAN.
Séamusasked
Hi,
I have the sc35-52 for about 5 year now. In the last 12 months the 240volt adaptor I got with the fridge (powertech 12v 8amp) doesn't power it. The fridge gets power to run the display. But not enough to run the compressor. Any suggestions?
1 answer
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Seamus, it sounds like the 240V adapter might not be working correctly, or maybe there is some voltage drop in the 12V lead. Sometimes this happens if they have been squashed or closed in a door etc. Either way, we are happy to take a look for you and get this sorted straight away. It sounds like an easy fix. Please give us a call at head office on 03 9437 0737. Cheers, BUSHMAN.
Coen89asked
Hi, have an old bushman that came with second hand camper great fridge but some morning will wake to find the fridge has ran down past the set temperature. Eg set to +3 And will wake up to every thing frozen and fridge at -15. Only happens once a blue moon but would be great to sort it out. Any help would be much appreciated? Cheers. Coen
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Sorry " in 20 odd years with one, it has never done that. May be a gremlin in the panel.
I would ring the manufacturer I. Melbourne, they are great.
Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
The older thermostats had a default setting of -18C. If a surge or spike manages to 'trip' the thermostat it will set the temp to -18.
Unless you can isolate where the spike is coming from it will no doubt do it again. All the new thermostats have a default setting of -2C, so if the spike does mange to get through the thermostat it will not go to freeze.
New thermostats are very easy to replace yourself, just give our Melb office a call and can run through it with you.
Regards, BUSHMAN
Benasked
Hi, Have 2 Bushman SC 32/45 fridge freezers. First one lasted nearly 19yrs. However now needs new compressor, drier and maybe condensor, at a cost of over $1000 not worth repairing. Bought second hand one off the net, approx 6yrs old. It has a cracked internal base in it. Can I use the older one for parts? Also newer fridge starts and cools down to temp but then compressor wont restart and keep temp. Any ideas? Ben.
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Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Ben. Almost 100% of components from a 19 year old Bushman are compatible with a new one. Easiest thing to do is give us a quick call at head office 03 9437 0737 and we are happy to talk you through the best course of action. Best Regards. BUSHMAN.
the reply from bushman would be the best coarse of action
Markasked
Hi, we have had our bushman for 7 years without a problem (apart from fan bracket breaking after a trip to cape York) . But have noticed it has been draining batteries quicker than it should . I checked power draw and it is pulling between 4 & 5 amps. I have connected to different batteries and with different leads with the same result. I have an engel which I connected to the same supply and it is pulling 2.5amps. What could be causing this?
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Bushman FridgesBushman Fridges
Hi Mark. For a couple of years we produced fridges with a more powerful compressor. This will draw around 4.5A when running, although you should find it is extremely quick to cool down and will also spend more time cycled off than other compressors. In the long run your cooling system is very efficient. Due to the extra power, this compressor can be more susceptible to voltage drop in the wiring system (battery, wiring, plugs, leads etc). Hope this answers some of your queries. Feel free to call us at head office to chat anytime. All the Best.
give bushman a call they will help you resolve the issues
Hi there mate, check the cooling fan and check if its free running i mean spinning, it might be dusty and a bit jamedand heavy to spin. Thanks
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