Waeco CDF45 $550

Submitted: Sunday, Feb 19, 2006 at 17:44

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Willo61

Seen a Waeco CDF-45 at my local (Hoppers crossing Vic) Supercheap store for $550. 39 Litre, Same foot print as the CDF-35 but 475mm High. Same elctrics as the CDF-35.
Fridge Shop had two of these, brand new, last week for $700.
Willo

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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Sunday, Feb 19, 2006 at 19:10

Sunday, Feb 19, 2006 at 19:10

Hi Willo,

I too have seen these from time to time. I have a mate looking for the 32lt job (I think thats the cdf35 ?) but they don't seem to have these at this same price or a little cheaper, I always wonder why this is.
Good value if you can use that size.

Cheers Trevor.

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Reply By: Jimbo - Sunday, Feb 19, 2006 at 19:49

Sunday, Feb 19, 2006 at 19:49

Willo,

It's a bleep in bargain. Snag it quick.

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Reply By: Member - Des - Monday, Feb 20, 2006 at 09:51

Monday, Feb 20, 2006 at 09:51

I assume you mean CDF-35. It's 31 litres, not 39L.

At $550, it's a bargain IF it includes the protective cover and AC adapter. You want the cover because the insulation is less than in the CF range, even though the compressor is the same. That's why it has slightly higher stated power consumption than CF-35, which is the same size. The CDF-35 also only has recessed handles, so no tie-down points - the cover might have rings to tie it down.

If you have to buy the cover and adapter separately, they will cost $145 from Fridge Shop (+ del).

You might also want to get a thermometer for it, because the CDF-35 has a slide control and no temp display. (That's not all bad, because you can fine-tune the temp more than in those CF models that only allow settings in 5 deg increments.) I got a Waeco thermometer for $20 from Fridge Shop. They are $30 new.

Waeco have a monthly special on CDF-35 this month: $699 with cover and adapter. If SupaCheap has this package for $550, take it.

See Post 30012 for more info.

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Follow Up By: Willo61 - Monday, Feb 20, 2006 at 16:52

Monday, Feb 20, 2006 at 16:52

Definitely a CDF-45: 39 Litre. You won’t find these in the current Waeco Australian catalogue, go here to find out more info.
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Pay close attention to the average running time!

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Follow Up By: Member - Des - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006 at 11:54

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006 at 11:54

"Running time:
25% at 20°C ambient temperature,
35% at 32°C ambient temperature,
both at 5°C interior temperature"

Gracious! From memory that's about double the CF-40. You would want to have a good power supply.

Still the price is amazing for a fridge that size.

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Follow Up By: Willo61 - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006 at 12:32

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006 at 12:32

I had a second look at these and the wall thickness looks very thin at the corners (15-18mm), Suspicious of performance & if waeco actually make a CDF-45, Yesterday I checked the waeco web site, that’s when I noticed the average running time.
May not be such a bargain after all & no wonder waeco don't have them in their Australian Catalogue

willo

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Follow Up By: Member - Des - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006 at 12:46

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006 at 12:46

Spot on, Willo. Interesting to note the difference in power consumption between CDF-35 and CDF-45. Waeco Aust must have decided that the latter might undermine their reputation for low power consumption.

Interesting that you say in your original post that the Fridge Shop had the CDF-45 last week for $700. That's what they charge for the CF-40 AC (model without digital temp display). I know which one I'd prefer.

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Reply By: nowimnumberone - Monday, Feb 20, 2006 at 12:53

Monday, Feb 20, 2006 at 12:53

i just phoned our local supercheap store to see if they have any and the guy told me its now there everyday price.
so if you wait till they have a 20%of sale it will then become a steal at $440.
cheers and bring on the next sale.

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