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food:refrigeration [2020/06/27 10:59]
frater_secessus [compressor refrigeration] 		food:refrigeration [2021/06/23 14:47]
frater_secessus [using a cooler]
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   * use block ice rather than cubed ice for more cooling time   * use block ice rather than cubed ice for more cooling time
   * store food in a tub or other container to keep melted ice off it   * store food in a tub or other container to keep melted ice off it
-  * if you have regular access to a freezer use bottles full of water that you can refreeze as needed.  The melted water stays in the bottles although condensation does collect on the outside.  Be sure not to overfill;  the frozen water will need some space to expand.+  * if you have regular access to a freezer use bottles nearly  of water((leaves room for expansion)) or blue freezer packs that you can refreeze as needed.  The melted water stays in the bottles although condensation does collect on the outside.
   * use a cooler with a drain at the bottom.  This makes cleaning/draining easier and may allow you to reclaim any clean water for washing or other purposes.   * use a cooler with a drain at the bottom.  This makes cleaning/draining easier and may allow you to reclaim any clean water for washing or other purposes.
   * use cold weather to your advantage  (see below)   * use cold weather to your advantage  (see below)
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      * 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))
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 The Engel MT series (MT35, [[http://amzn.to/2iS7u7W|MT45]]) are reported to have very low current draw due to clever cooling airflow design.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28169&pid=355948#pid355948))  The Engel MT series (MT35, [[http://amzn.to/2iS7u7W|MT45]]) are reported to have very low current draw due to clever cooling airflow design.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28169&pid=355948#pid355948)) 
  
-Secessus describes the interior size of the Alicool 15L (flat lid) version:+Secessus describes the interior size of the Alpicool 15L (flat lid) version:
  
 > I store leftovers in pint and quart mason jars, which stand up fine in the [Alpicool] 15L. Longneck beers are slightly too tall. Since glass is heavy and harder to compact for trash removal I buy beer in cans anyhow. 16oz tallboys do fit. <-- the info discerning gentlemen need to know((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/f68tji/lowest_consumption_coolbox/fi3wcav/)) > I store leftovers in pint and quart mason jars, which stand up fine in the [Alpicool] 15L. Longneck beers are slightly too tall. Since glass is heavy and harder to compact for trash removal I buy beer in cans anyhow. 16oz tallboys do fit. <-- the info discerning gentlemen need to know((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/f68tji/lowest_consumption_coolbox/fi3wcav/))
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