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food:refrigeration [2020/02/19 11:19] frater_secessus [compressor refrigeration] |
food:refrigeration [2020/10/11 19:48] 127.0.0.1 external edit |
* Indel B 50-liter 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)) |
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* [[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 | * undertheaxles uses a Engel MT35F, and reports it consumes 12A each day.((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hgrlex/how_much_energy_do_i_ned_to_run_a_fridgecooler/fw5pt0r/)) |
* non-Danfoss-style compressor 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)) |
==== Peltier refrigeration ==== | ==== Peltier refrigeration ==== |
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Peltier cooling doesn't get used much in solar setups because it uses a lot of power and does so 100% of the time. A typical Peltier cooler might run 4-5A continuously whereas a compressor cooler might run 2A 30% of the time and turn off the rest of the time. | Peltier cooling doesn't get used much in solar setups because it uses a lot of power and does so 100% of the time. A typical Peltier cooler might run 4-5A continuously whereas a compressor cooler might run 2A 30% of the time and turn off the rest of the time. The 100% duty cycle issue can be alleviated by wiring in [[https://amzn.to/2WJg4tu|a 12v thermostat]].((assuming it would ever get cold enough to shut off. )) |
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This kind of device cools to ~30-40F below ambient, which may not be a problem if the ambient is 80F or less. | This kind of device cools to ~30-40F below ambient, which may not be a problem if the ambient is 80F or less. |
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| For best results avoid putting hot or even warmer-than-ambient items in the cooler. Use a fan on the item until it is room temp before placing in cooler. |
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=== possible use cases === | === possible use cases === |