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--- food:refrigeration [2022/07/01 18:12]
princess_fluffypants Cleaning up and consolidating a few sections, adding line breaks
+++ food:refrigeration [2023/12/09 11:23] (current)
frater_secessus [Methods of refrigeration]
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     * if you have regular access to a freezer at work or elsewhere rotate blue freezer packs in/out of the freezer and into your cooler.  This removes the ongoing cost of buying ice but requires a number of packs so you can always have them in rotation.
     * nearly-filled bottles of water((leaves room for expansion)) are free and work much like the freezer packs above.
+    * in any case, having //three// sets in rotation allows each set to be in the freezer for 32 hours (24hrs + 8hr shift) rather than just an 8hr shift.
   * if using ice
     * block ice will last longer than cubed ice
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 ==== Methods of refrigeration ====
 === 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;  there is no pump.((http://www.doityourselfrv.com/know-rig-level-enough-rv-refrigerator-work-properly/))  Using one out of level could damage the $$$ cooling unit.
+These fridges are often called //three way fridges// because they run on propane in the field, provide heat for the absorption cycle from 12v while driving, and from shore power when available.  The fridges are very efficient (both propane and 12v controls) on propane, but use a great deal of power to run off electricity.
 Absorption units are rare in vandwelling setups due to size, expense, and need for exterior venting.
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     * [[https://amzn.to/3xjrrJt|Iceco VL45]] recommended by doc-ketamine((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/o8orti/newbie_question_on_jackery_bluetti_portable_power/h37nb5r/)).  Measured 85w when compressor is running
     * [[https://amzn.to/3jHCrwp|Iceco JP50]] recommended by panchulio.((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/o8orti/newbie_question_on_jackery_bluetti_portable_power/h36aiad/))
-    * [[https://icecofreezer.com/collections/iceco-vl-series/products/iceco-vl60-dual-zone-portable-refrigerator-freezer|IceCo Dual Zone Series]] is great for people who want capable freezer space
+    * [[https://icecofreezer.com/collections/dual-zone-fridge-freezer|IceCo Dual Zone Series]] recommended by Princess_Fluffypants. Great for people who want capable freezer space

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