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food:refrigeration [2018/03/03 21:30] frater_secessus [Keeping food cold] |
food:refrigeration [2019/01/25 21:22] frater_secessus [compressor refrigeration] |
Refrigeration is the most common form of food preservation for 'dwellers , although [[food:dehydration|drying]] and [[food:canning|canning]] also work for some foods. | Refrigeration is the most common form of food preservation for 'dwellers , although [[food:dehydration|drying]] and [[food:canning|canning]] also work for some foods. |
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Note that many 'dwellers choose to [[food:no refrigeration|use no frigeration]] at all. | Note that many 'dwellers choose to [[food:no refrigeration|use no refrigeration]] at all. |
===== upright vs chest ===== | ===== upright vs chest ===== |
**Upright fridges** stand up and have a door that opens off the side. | **Upright fridges** stand up and have a door that opens off the side. |
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FIXME | Absorption (ie, propane-powered ammonia cycle) fridges were popular in RVs because they used minimal power to run the ignitor, control board, fans if any. |
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| Over the last few years RV refrigerators have been going to 12v or, more commonly, 110v residential style units. Absorption units are rare in vandwelling setups. |
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==== compressor refrigeration ==== | ==== compressor refrigeration ==== |
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* [[http://amzn.to/2rNTuiW|ARB]] used by Arctic Cat((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=202485#pid202485)) | * [[http://amzn.to/2rNTuiW|ARB]] used by Arctic Cat((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=202485#pid202485)) |
* [[http://amzn.to/2rxvaoo|TruckFridge]] used by akrvbob((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=199259#pid199259)) | * [[http://amzn.to/2rxvaoo|TruckFridge]] used by akrvbob((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=199259#pid199259)) |
* Indel B used by corttt((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=202913#pid202913)) | * Indel B 50-liter used by corttt((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=202913#pid202913)) |
* Dometic used by Mobilesport((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=199262#pid199262)) | * Dometic used by Mobilesport((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=199262#pid199262)) |
* [[http://www.sawafuji.co.jp/english/tech/shindou.html|Sawafuji]]-style compressor -- this compressor has one moving part and is energy efficient with low startup current.((http://www.sawafuji.co.jp/english/tech/shindou.html)) This kind of fridge is least likely to be damaged by rough use in the outback. Downsides: initial expense, the oscillating piston can be noisy. Brands include | * [[http://www.sawafuji.co.jp/english/tech/shindou.html|Sawafuji]]-style compressor -- this compressor has one moving part and is energy efficient with low startup current.((http://www.sawafuji.co.jp/english/tech/shindou.html)) This kind of fridge is least likely to be damaged by rough use in the outback. Downsides: initial expense, the oscillating piston can be noisy. Brands include |
* Engel used by Luciano151((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=200967#pid200967)) and Arctic Cat((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=202485#pid202485)) | * Engel used by Luciano151((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=200967#pid200967)) and Arctic Cat((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=202485#pid202485)) |
* Norcold | * Norcold |
* non-Danfoss-style compressor -- FIXME. Brands include: | * non-Danfoss-style compressor brands include: |
* [[http://amzn.to/2rO1sIQ|Grape Solar]] used by bcbullet((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=200523#pid200523)) | * [[http://amzn.to/2rO1sIQ|Grape Solar]] used by bcbullet((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=200523#pid200523)) |
* [[http://amzn.to/2q923ba|Whynter]] used by towhee((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=200756#pid200756)) | * [[http://amzn.to/2q923ba|Whynter]] used by towhee((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-Fridge-for-the-Money?pid=200756#pid200756)) |