So how good IS a Waeco fridge then?

[Chris]

For those who don't know, I suffered a slight loss recently and one of the casualties was my almost new Waeco CF 40. Well, I got it repaired and it's back. Turned out to be a tuppeny component really, the temperature sender. Anyway, I've had it all fixed up including a little extra proofing in there. Just as a test when I got it back, I thought I'd see just how quickly it cools.

So here we are at ambient temperature with a glass of water and a spoon. This went on at 21:00 hrs.

I went off to watch Extreme Fishing and some other blokey stuff and came back 2 hours later. You can see that the temp says -18. Well, sure but that's just air temp isn't it. It's not really freezing in there is it. Not in 2 hours.

No? So check this out then..

It's slightly grubby due to the fire but with the insulating jacket you'd never see that. My replacement has the jacket on and I have to say I think it's a good optional extra for £35.

Whaddya think then? Matching fridge AND freezer? Maybe time for those bigger springs

Chris

 

[Red Oktober]

It's a good fridge then Chris ... ...in fact judging by your little experiment there i'd go as far as to say it was as good as a conventional full size fridge

 

[Chris]

In fact it's so cold in there Carl, I may have to get a hat like Karl's Nan got for him! I may keep it just to put vodka in. Or maybe my sunglasses for really hot days.

Chris

 

[Chas]

Very impressive Chris, I shall try that with my new Nat Luna when it arrives.

 

[Gav Peter]

Neat trick dude, vay impressive

 

[Chris]

I'm testing it for heat retention now. Been at -18 all night, empty. Switched off (well set to zero), let's see how long it can stay cool, empty. With a frozen thermal mass inside, it could be a long time. But with nothing in it?

We'll see after the first hour.

Chris

 

[Chris]

Two and a quarter hours and it's reached -1. Not really a major surprise. It would have to be literally airtight to achieve that. But filled and cold in a vehicle without the power linked up (say running from ciggie lighter socket not leisure battery) your sandwiches would still be cold at lunchtime I think. In other words, it's probably as well insulated as a conventional cool box. The optional cover is sliver lined and covers the lid. The lid was the coolest part of the fridge when at -18. The rest of the box wasn't cool to the touch at all, so I suspect that in its jacket this would be even better.

I still think that compared to a household fridge they are a lot of money though!


Chris

 

[Paul_Humphreys]

We/I use to get someones keys when camping, and then freeze them in a cup. it was fun watching them trying to ment the ice so they could start their car lol.

Paul

 

[Chris]

After this demonstration, the fridge is now up for sale. They are great. Can't afford an Engel? Can't afford a new Waeco either?

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Chris