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food:refrigeration [2022/01/14 20:52] princess_fluffypants [compressor refrigeration] |
food:refrigeration [2022/06/17 13:10] frater_secessus [120vac dorm fridge] |
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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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* **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. | ||
- | ===== 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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* use cold weather to your advantage | * use cold weather to your advantage | ||
- | ===== 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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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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> 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:// | ||
+ | ==== 120vac dorm fridge ==== | ||
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+ | Some have reported good results with inexpensive " | ||
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+ | * inexpensive | ||
+ | * widely available | ||
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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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==== Peltier refrigeration ==== | ==== Peltier refrigeration ==== | ||
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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. | ||