Thread: Techni Ice Fridge

Originally Posted by d2dave

Have been toying with the idea of a second fridge so I can have one in each vehicle and then when I get my T Van it will go in it.

I was going to get another Engel until someone in another thread mentioned that Techni Ice make what appears to be a good fridge.

So I had look and was very impressed with this.

I would like to know the current draw though. Can't seem to find it anywhere.

http://www.techniice.com/car-fridges...dual-6hdr.html

What do others think of this fridge?

Good looking fridge Dave. It's probably one of the very few I've seen that would tempt me to stray from Engel next time I need one.

I have a mate who has one of these - he swears by it.

Originally Posted by Fluids

Hi Dave!

Use the "Current consumption (for 24V applications the following must be halved)" table (readings in AMPS).

Top row - What is your target temperature ?? (I'll pick ZERO)
Compressor speed ...
2000rpm - Current is 4.0A
2500rpm - Current is 5.2A
3000rpm - Current is 6.2A

Cheers

I understand the the 24 volt bit. What I don't understand is what has the temp got to do with current draw.
My Engel draws around 2.4 amps regardless of either ambient or cabinet temps.

I just thought temperatures only became relevant when calculating average current draw over a period of time.

Originally Posted by BMKal

Good looking fridge Dave. It's probably one of the very few I've seen that would tempt me to stray from Engel next time I need one.

I have a mate who has one of these - he swears by it.

I am the same. Would normally only buy Engal, but this does look good.
At a tad under a grand delivered, I am very close to hitting the buy it button.

I am going to sleep on it, wait for a few more opinions from here and make my decision.

The one your mate swears by. Is it the same fridge or just the same brand?

I am not sure if this is what you mean Dave,,
but all fridges (actually the fridge doesnt care,, its the motor!) work harder the hotter it is.

Originally Posted by d2dave

I am the same. Would normally only buy Engal, but this does look good.
At a tad under a grand delivered, I am very close to hitting the buy it button.

I am going to sleep on it, wait for a few more opinions from here and make my decision.

The one your mate swears by. Is it the same fridge or just the same brand?

Exactly the same fridge as in the link you posted. He hasn't had it for very long, but uses it all the time (he works out in the bush and relies pretty heavily on having a decent fridge), and is very happy with it.

They look and sound good alright, and say they are used by Govt depts.
I thought Trailblazer was the go with them.
Trailblazer has the thickest insulation. These dont actually say how thick it is, but the power consumption looks good.
If I was in the market for one I think I would give these a go.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I am not sure if this is what you mean Dave,,
but all fridges (actually the fridge doesnt care,, its the motor!) work harder the hotter it is.

I thought when hotter a fridge compressor worked for longer, not harder.
I realise that Danfoss have different speeds, so the faster you want to cool the fridge the faster you run the compressor, which means more current draw.

But if run at the same speed, should it not consume the same amount of power regardless of temp?

I have a fridgie living in my park at present. I will ask him.

Fwiw I think this is the same compressor which is on the aldi fridge think it was $439 last Saturday. I thought this compressor has been round a few years and maybe something more efficient had come along.

But if these have much better insulation maybe worth it? The 6 year warranty is good too. I'm living in a shed at the moment with no power and was thinking of getting a little 12v fridge but keep talking myself out of it for being soft. Luxury.