Thread: Off to buy the engel

Originally Posted by Vern

you and my eldest son
yeah they sure do, keep em refridgerated, they're not really death sticks, well i suppose they are, i need them to keep me alive

Must just mean me, cause I'm sure your eldest isn't old enough to do that to himself

Hi All, I like all small fridges that work AND are easy to fix, with out dought the Engel covers that with ease..And Im sorry , is the best on power use. and that is a fact. you can fix any part of a engel fridge. not so with a waceo..and that bit between the inside and the vap. is because it makes it twice as good at cooling ,, twice the area to take in heat..and when it needs replacing is easy to do..the waceo is a tip job..like all fridges with in built vaps and that is a fact. And as far as weight they all are weavey when full... And as we read this, waceo have gone to a cheep chinnees commpressor .. yep a copy of the very good danfoss... and dont leave the waceo out in the sun or the lid wont fit... the danfoss is by far the best comp.bd35 uses 4.5 to 5 amps.. and the bd50 on the bigger ones ,is a little bit up from that.....The best fridge by far is the luna and that is a fact and so is the price... just love your little fridge and let it breath and it will love you.. I know I fix them.....Bob

Originally Posted by klappers

I wouldnt pee on a waeco if it was on fire!

neither would I - being electrocuted that way would hurt a tad I reckon!

Originally Posted by robert42

Hi All, I like all small fridges that work AND are easy to fix, with out dought the Engel covers that with ease..And Im sorry , is the best on power use. and that is a fact. you can fix any part of a engel fridge. not so with a waceo..and that bit between the inside and the vap. is because it makes it twice as good at cooling ,, twice the area to take in heat..and when it needs replacing is easy to do..the waceo is a tip job..like all fridges with in built vaps and that is a fact. And as far as weight they all are weavey when full... And as we read this, waceo have gone to a cheep chinnees commpressor .. yep a copy of the very good danfoss... and dont leave the waceo out in the sun or the lid wont fit... the danfoss is by far the best comp.bd35 uses 4.5 to 5 amps.. and the bd50 on the bigger ones ,is a little bit up from that.....T

he best fridge by far is the luna

and that is a fact and so is the price... just love your little fridge and let it breath and it will love you.. I know I fix them.....Bob

This is what we wanted........and when we were at tuff trucks there was a company there selling one on special...40ltr I think it was if it wasn't it was a 50 but they only wanted a grand for it.... couldn't remember the name of the company as we tried to email then when we got home

Originally Posted by robert42

Hi All, I like all small fridges that work AND are easy to fix, with out dought the Engel covers that with ease..And Im sorry , is the best on power use. and that is a fact. you can fix any part of a engel fridge....*snip*..... I know I fix them.....Bob

Ok so how are you at rebuilding the electronic temp controllers in the more modern engels?? how about finding parts for the really old ones that *cough* never break down?

I get the feeling many of you are living in the past when engels were built like TDI defenders - no electronics... those days are long gone!

IMHO, anything that needs an insulating bag put over it to keep stuff cold in hot weather did not have enough insulation built into the design - but wait that is both engel AND waeco

I thought the bag was optional........it only helps it be more efficent and protects it from scratches etc...

I know people that have used it without the bag and still been very happy

The Enel is a great choice. My #1 pick. I have a 60 litre that we have had for 13 years and it does not miss a beat and now have a small 27lt as well.
The Waecos are a good lower budget choice, but you do get what you pay for. I have seen several with broken handles and a few with electrical problems, but their warranty should cover these issues.

Originally Posted by EchiDna

Ok so how are you at rebuilding the electronic temp controllers in the more modern engels?? how about finding parts for the really old ones that *cough* never break down?

I get the feeling many of you are living in the past when engels were built like TDI defenders - no electronics... those days are long gone!

IMHO, anything that needs an insulating bag put over it to keep stuff cold in hot weather did not have enough insulation built into the design - but wait that is both engel AND waeco

Speak to an Engel specialist. All parts for the older Engels are available as there is not much to them and if not parts can be adapted. A friend had a 27yo Engel rebuilt not long ago (new compressor). And this fridge has never had a bag and been in a serious car rollover about 15 years ago.As for the new electronics, there is still not much to them and all parts are available and/or substitute parts are available. Why would you rebuild the elec temp controller? Easier to just replace.If you bother to check refrigeration specialist catalogues this would become apparent and was pointed out to me by a family member who is a fridgie. Also the compressor is a Danfoss type so parts are easily obtainable.
Yes the Engels have advanced with technology but they are still the most bullet proof of all fridges. Not saying there is anything wrong with other types and budgets, it horses for courses and I would have an Engel in preference, but that could change with finances available should I require a replacement.