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food:refrigeration [2021/10/14 12:29] frater_secessus [Peltier refrigeration] |
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- | ===== upright | + | ===== Upright |
**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. | ||
* **Pro** - easier to load and unload for many people. | * **Pro** - easier to load and unload for many people. | ||
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* **Pro** - Can be filled to capacity. | * **Pro** - Can be filled to capacity. | ||
* **Con** - May have to dig for food. Space above top door unusable unless placed in a slide-out or similar. | * **Con** - May have to dig for food. Space above top door unusable unless placed in a slide-out or similar. | ||
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- | ===== using a cooler ===== | + | ===== Using a cooler ===== |
* **Pro** - low cost, low empty weight, zero power consumption and widespread availability. | * **Pro** - low cost, low empty weight, zero power consumption and widespread availability. | ||
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* you may be able to harvest ice from trays or an icemaker at work. If doing this, remember to leave enough ice for others, refilling ice trays, etc. | * you may be able to harvest ice from trays or an icemaker at work. If doing this, remember to leave enough ice for others, refilling ice trays, etc. | ||
* use cold weather to your advantage | * use cold weather to your advantage | ||
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- | ===== using a refrigerator ===== | + | ===== Using a refrigerator ===== |
A refrigerator (//refer// or //reefer//) is used to keep items at a given cool temperature, | A refrigerator (//refer// or //reefer//) is used to keep items at a given cool temperature, | ||
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- | ==== front vs. top loading ==== | + | ==== Front vs. top loading ==== |
**Front loading** refrigerators are square or tall rectangles shaped like residential refrigerators. | **Front loading** refrigerators are square or tall rectangles shaped like residential refrigerators. | ||
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- | ==== absorption refrigeration | + | ==== Types of refrigerations |
+ | === Absorption refrigeration === | ||
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. This type of fridge had to to be quite level so the ammonia cycle cooling would work by gravity; | 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. This type of fridge had to to be quite level so the ammonia cycle cooling would work by gravity; | ||
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Over the last few years RV refrigerators have been going to 12v or, more commonly, 110v residential style units. | Over the last few years RV refrigerators have been going to 12v or, more commonly, 110v residential style units. | ||
- | ==== compressor | + | === Compressor |
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
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> 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:// | > 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:// | ||
- | ==== Peltier refrigeration | + | |
+ | === 120vac Mini-fridge === | ||
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+ | Some have reported good results with inexpensive " | ||
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+ | * inexpensive | ||
+ | * widely available | ||
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+ | CON | ||
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+ | * not designed for mobile use | ||
+ | * typically only available in front-loading | ||
+ | * typically not optimized for power use | ||
+ | * typically not well-insulated | ||
+ | * requires 24/7 [[electrical: | ||
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+ | Further reading: | ||
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+ | === Peltier refrigeration === | ||
Peltier cooling doesn' | Peltier cooling doesn' | ||
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- | === possible | + | === Possible |
* you have a surplus of power: you are hooked up to [[electrical: | * you have a surplus of power: you are hooked up to [[electrical: | ||
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- | ===== using nature ===== | + | ===== Using nature ===== |
In low humidity areas with a significant day/night temperature differential you may be able to cool or even freeze cooler packs and water bottles. | In low humidity areas with a significant day/night temperature differential you may be able to cool or even freeze cooler packs and water bottles. | ||