Yacht Fridge! (Evakool?)

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Toyboata
Toyboata
NSW
63 posts
NSW, 63 posts
18 Mar 2019 8:38pm
Hi all!

I've read once before a few comments on this site about a bargain ebay fridge a few seabreezers have.... I've considered a $1300 Engel and cant justify the spend when I usually go away on the boat for no more than a few nights, a bag of ice and a couple of 2L frozen milk bottles do the trick!

What are your thoughts on this Evakool? Any experts out there? There's a sale on for $479 45 LITRE EVAKOOL GLACIER METAL FRIDGE/FREEZER INC FREE COVER!

+5'c = 1.0 - 1.5 A/Hr
-16'c = 1.7 - 2.2 A/Hr

https://www.evakool.com/45-litre-evakool-glacier-metal-fridge-freezer?gclid=CjwKCAjw4LfkBRBDEiwAc2DSlCD1Hg5TW6DuKav1UG-EsO3AQ2sczl_JXnYphrOYropTMDtQJCNIGRoCcJEQAvD_BwE
woko
woko
NSW
1802 posts
NSW, 1802 posts
18 Mar 2019 9:08pm
Looks the goods, has the danfoss compressor. So long as it's a bonifide danfoss not a danstar or dragonfoss or some other knock off.
rumblefish
rumblefish
TAS
824 posts
TAS, 824 posts
18 Mar 2019 9:16pm
Used to sell Evakool and their good things.
45l is pretty small though!!
Concepcion
Concepcion
SA
93 posts
SA, 93 posts
19 Mar 2019 1:22pm
For what it's worth - My 150l Evacool is simply brilliant - design; efficiency and startup awesome. Runs at around 1amp hour - has a range of modes (economy/normal) & temp/energy adjusting. More so is super quiet (never hear it), has a robust fiberglass case & just works (5 years no probs). Yes, Australian made using Danfoss compressor & good insulation.
I also use a portable Engel 50l when cruising, which is noisier and uses pound for pound more juice.

Downside is they are more expensive than some alternatives in the 100+l category
Toyboata
Toyboata
NSW
63 posts
NSW, 63 posts
19 Mar 2019 7:17pm
That's unreal, thanks. Sounds like the $479 45L Evakool is a pretty good deal! It's only small but perfect for my top hat 25.. I've got 220AH bank and only 20watt solar, will be getting a 100+watt flexible solar as an additional charge...
woko
woko
NSW
1802 posts
NSW, 1802 posts
19 Mar 2019 9:10pm
Toyboata, when you get that fridge make sure you get more pv watts and you will be laughing. Otherwise I'm sure you understand the conscience. ( flattery blat, $479 ice box, $@&*%#!!! )
Im tempted to get one and run it as a dedicated freezer, and a bit more pv watts of course
nswsailor
nswsailor
NSW
1458 posts
NSW, 1458 posts
19 Mar 2019 11:33pm
I got this one for my Top Hat on ebay last year



30L - 35L Portable Freezer 12V Camping Car Boating Caravan Bar Fridge AU $325.11 sold by aus-auc.2010

Fitted it into one of the dinning table seats as I sail solo works out well for me.

But to run it I have 240 amp hours worth of house batteries and a 180 W solar panel.
Toyboata
Toyboata
NSW
63 posts
NSW, 63 posts
23 Mar 2019 11:49am
Thanks guys! I'm going to test out a mates old engel. I'm definitely going to ad some extra solar but no additional battery's.. 220AH enough weight on-board for me!

That Ebay one looks like good value. I think you'd mentioned it on a previous post.

Cheers!!
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