experience with Engel MT45F 12v freezer?
val189
I am thinking of purchasing this unit for use in Florida on my
sailboat. Anyone have any pros and cons on this unit? e.g. power
consumption, temperature holding capability.
TIA,
George
S/V Penguin
w4...@home.com
dealers?? No SERVICE??!!
http://www.portable-engel-chescold-more.com.au/comments.htm
Klaus
type which my Engel car fridge has, I was disappointed on the power
requirement side when I used it on my boat.
These swing compressors appear to become much less efficient if your
battery voltage drops, mine seems to be running continuously on hot
days. No problem with a motor charging up the batteries but a nuisance
if you want to enjoy a quiet anchorage.
You are better off with rotary compressor units designed for use on
boats.
FWIW,
Klaus
w4...@home.com
No motor is going to pump freon on 36 watts. I have a little Norcold
bar fridge next to my computer (used only for iced tea, of course).
It draws 40W from its "vibrator" compressor using R-12 gas. The
compressor runs on 40VAC from a little transformer permanently hooked
to the AC line. To sell it in Japan, they just change the
transformer.
The DC model only has to have an interrupter or switching power
supply. Small motor-driven compressors, much more capacity, draw
100-200W. That would really kill a battery!
larry
On Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:19:26 +0800, Klaus <K.Suss...@curtin.edu.au>
wrote:
Doug Dotson
doug
Doug Dotson
Doesn't kill my batteries.
doug
w4...@home.com
wrote:
>Not familiar with this brand. What technology is it using?
>
>doug
>
The ONE webpage it has doesn't really say much about the technology of
it. The fridges look like they are made for the Outback of Oz to run
off the Land Cruiser's engine or a trucker's monster battery supply in
the tractor-trailer-trailer-trailer.
I assume they are the "swing-type" vibrator compressor and R-12
refridgerant, which might explain their lack of any USA
sales/dealers/etc. being banned by the stupid EPA. We quit makin R-12
and the ozone hole (caused by the solar activity not any human doings)
got bigger. It's as stupid as putting MTBE in the fuel to kill off
the lakes.
I posted the webpage in the other post.
larry
Richard Kollmann
the efficiency of 12 volt boat refrigeration. The ENGEL 45 is a well
designed refrigerator It is not the solution for all boats but it may
provide an alternative for many boaters.
Think of this:
#1 Performance equal to any 12-volt with equal insulation
#2 Low cost
#3 Can be used as cooler, refrigerator or freezer
#4 No installation cost
No, I dont sell ENGEL products I sell only my book
Richard Kollmann
tests on the Engel 45 Refrigerator/Feezer.
If you would like more information go to "Evaluating Reefer Claims" on
my web site.
http://www.Kollmann-marine.com
24 Hour Performance Tests of Engel 45 Refrigerator / Freezer.
Test Thermostat setting AC or DC Total Amp-hrs. Avg.ampDraw Box Temp
172 cooler DC 10.8 0.45 46.9
171 Refrigerator #1 DC 16.1 0.67 40
168 Between #1 and #2 DC 21.8 0.91 34.7
167 Slightly less than #2 AC 28.8
170 High temp Freezer 1 1/4DC 35.3 2.87 21.2
169 Low temp Freezer #5 DC 57.5 2.56 -2.65
Paul Kabalin
We are the Engel agents in the USA.
Our units all run off 134A gas and use the 'swing' compressors - made
in Japan - not Australia.
The latest compressors (32 Watts I believe) - launched 3 months ago
use a max of 2.5 Amps to freeze below zero degrees F. They use less
than 0.7 Amps to refrigerate!
Paul Kabalin
Innovative Marketing & Distribution Inc.
22780 Marbella Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33433
www.engel-usa.com/engel
Tel: 561 361 7408
Fax: 561 361 7488