JIMBO said:
:sunny: Yo Martyn, speaking of Fridges
Would you recommend the Engle 40, over the Engle 45-for just my wife and I ???
And either one, can you let me know (email) the total cost and availability ???
Yes the Koolatron worked OK with my solar for 5 days, but it never would get below 40 degrees and that 4 amp draw, used most of my 60 watt solar
I'd like to just keep it for day trips and be able to use the Engle 40/45 for my weekers !!
Thanx--JIMBO
We have the Engel 40 and 45 in stock. The 40 is $641.00 vs. the Engel 45 that is $649.00
The 40 has a nice case that won't dent and it seems to have more insulation than the 45. The compressor does resonate in the ABS case when it is cycling on. The 40 does not come standard with a removable basket. Insulating bags are coming with the next container load. The lid opens to the side and can be switched from left side to right side. There are two latches made from ABS plastic on the side.
The 45 is in a steel case that can be dented and scratched. It come stock with a removable basket and insulating covers are in stock. The lid is hinged at the back, with a single metal latch at the front.
Both the 40 and 45 pull an average of 1.7 amps over the same period of time in the same conditions. However the 40 pulls 3.4 amp when the compressor is running to cool the fridge down vs. the 45 that pulls 2.7 amps when the compressor is running.
I have no explanation as to why it pulls more amperage given it has the same compressor. I would guess that the longer term 1.7 amp is reached because the 40 has more insulation and 5 liters less volume and therefore cycles less than the 45