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--- food:refrigeration [2023/05/29 12:40]
frater_secessus [Coolers]
+++ food:refrigeration [2024/05/09 17:07] (current)
frater_secessus [Keeping food cold]
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 Note that many 'dwellers choose to [[food:no refrigeration|use no refrigeration]] at all.
+Also see [[food:refrigeration:power|powering a 12v compressor fridge]]
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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 $$$ cooling unit.
-Absorption units are rare in vandwelling setups due to size, expense, and need for exterior venting.
-Over the last few years RV refrigerators have been going to 12v or, more commonly, 110v residential style units.
 === Compressor refrigeration ===
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     * [[https://amzn.to/3xjrrJt|Iceco VL45]] recommended by doc-ketamine((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/o8orti/newbie_question_on_jackery_bluetti_portable_power/h37nb5r/)).  Measured 85w when compressor is running
     * [[https://amzn.to/3jHCrwp|Iceco JP50]] recommended by panchulio.((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/o8orti/newbie_question_on_jackery_bluetti_portable_power/h36aiad/))
-    * [[https://icecofreezer.com/collections/iceco-vl-series/products/iceco-vl60-dual-zone-portable-refrigerator-freezer|IceCo Dual Zone Series]] is great for people who want capable freezer space
+    * [[https://icecofreezer.com/collections/dual-zone-fridge-freezer|IceCo Dual Zone Series]] recommended by Princess_Fluffypants. Great for people who want capable freezer space
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+=== Absorption refrigeration ===
+Absorption (ie, propane-powered ammonia cycle) fridges were popular in RVs because they used minimal power to run the ignitor, control board, fans if any. This type of fridge had to to be quite level so the ammonia cycle cooling would work by gravity;  there is no pump.((http://www.doityourselfrv.com/know-rig-level-enough-rv-refrigerator-work-properly/))  Using one out of level could damage the $$$ 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.
+Over the last few years RV refrigerators have been going to 12v or, more commonly, 110v residential style units.

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