Kegerator Electrics?

[nil_fhios_agam]

Couple of questions regarding Kegerators and electrics.

1) I had to move the thermostat on the fridge I have. There were 4 cables connected between the light and the thermostat. I had an old deep fat frier flex and I split the internals cables from that to use. Was this a bad idea? Don't know much about electrics.
2) When I opened the thermostat covering there is a long unshielded mental pipe, about 2-3mm thick. I have a feeling this is the thermo rod. Is this safe to leave exposed or should I cover it with sheilding tape, it isn't live but I am not sure what to do?
3) I had to cut back the shelf racks on the side, I now have a strip of un proteced foam inside the firdge, should this be sheilded also?

Thanks

[sparky Paul]

1) I had to move the thermostat on the fridge I have. There were 4 cables connected between the light and the thermostat. I had an old deep fat frier flex and I split the internals cables from that to use. Was this a bad idea? Don't know much about electrics.
2) When I opened the thermostat covering there is a long unshielded mental pipe, about 2-3mm thick. I have a feeling this is the thermo rod. Is this safe to leave exposed or should I cover it with sheilding tape, it isn't live but I am not sure what to do?
3) I had to cut back the shelf racks on the side, I now have a strip of un proteced foam inside the firdge, should this be sheilded also?

1)Flex big enough for a fryer should be okay to extend the thermostat. Make sure the joints are secure (i.e. not just twisted wires) and insulated. If you have moved the thermostat outside the fridge compartment, you could simply do away with the light.
2)The metal pipe is the capillary pipe to the sensing bulb. You don't need to insulate this, just make sure it cannot come into contact with anything live.
3)The foam should be okay, but it will break up if damaged. Put a capping or duct tape over it if you think it needs any mechanical protection.

Hope this helps!

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