You're stuck in a Refridgerator - Page 2

glatt · 03-18-2011, 09:59 AM

I did a little poking around, and of course, there are federal laws that govern this stuff. According to the Refrigerator Safety Act, and its amendments, a household refrigerator can't require more than 15 pounds of force to open from the inside. It would be interesting to get a spring scale and hook it to the handles of different refrigerators and see what you find.

Maybe a science fair project in there for the kids.

Edit: Also, an operating refrigerator is harder to open than one that's turned off, because the cool air inside has less pressure than the warmer air outside. Most refrigerators have some sort of venting to try to equalize this pressure somewhat, but it varies by manufacturer how much it is equalized.

wolf · 03-18-2011, 10:52 AM

I find it necessary to point out that while there is a "D" in fridge, there isn't in refrigerator.

Gravdigr · 03-18-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GunMaster357

If you're stuck in a fridge, you're toast!

What are ya if you're stuck in a toaster?

jimhelm · 03-18-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I find it necessary to point out that while there is a "D" in fridge, there isn't in refrigerator.

footfootfoot · 03-18-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

I've not seen this type of fridge, but I'll take your word for it. They seem to be getting bigger and more industrial style these days.

sub zero has a vacuum that runs after you shut the door.

HungLikeJesus · 03-18-2011, 06:31 PM

That should keep things clean.

footfootfoot · 03-18-2011, 06:57 PM

haggii

ZenGum · 03-18-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

What are ya if you're stuck in a toaster?

Then you're iced.

limey · 03-19-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Some doors get a good suction seal and are surprisingly hard to open, especially for smaller children who are the type to climb in a refrigerator. My almost-5-year-old could definitely get out of our kitchen fridge, and probably the one in the garage, but the almost-3-year-old couldn't get out of either.

Is it just me that feels slightly uneasy at the way Clod seems to know this so precisely

?

Clodfobble · 03-19-2011, 08:50 AM

If you don't know their strengths, you'll never know just how much trouble they can get into when you turn your back for 2 seconds.

footfootfoot · 03-19-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by limey

Is it just me that feels slightly uneasy at the way Clod seems to know this so precisely

?

"...Well, that didn't work. We're gonna have to hire a sitter tonight."

casimendocina · 03-20-2011, 05:51 AM

The Young Ones
The BBC would like to warn all small children that pushing people inside old fridges is a bloody stupid thing to do.

casimendocina · 03-20-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I find it necessary to point out that while there is a "D" in fridge, there isn't in refrigerator.

Sorry Jim but

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03-18-2011, 09:59 AM	#16
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I did a little poking around, and of course, there are federal laws that govern this stuff. According to the Refrigerator Safety Act, and its amendments, a household refrigerator can't require more than 15 pounds of force to open from the inside. It would be interesting to get a spring scale and hook it to the handles of different refrigerators and see what you find. Maybe a science fair project in there for the kids. Edit: Also, an operating refrigerator is harder to open than one that's turned off, because the cool air inside has less pressure than the warmer air outside. Most refrigerators have some sort of venting to try to equalize this pressure somewhat, but it varies by manufacturer how much it is equalized.

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casimendocina Professor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,622	The Young Ones The BBC would like to warn all small children that pushing people inside old fridges is a bloody stupid thing to do.

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