Fridge Compressors - Danfoss vs Domus

Submitted: Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 20:24

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KenInPerth

Hi all

I take it from the information I am reading on Firdges and Compressors it would be wise to spend the extra money on something with a Danfoss for reasons of

1. more efficient (less power draw).

2. longer warranty (5 yrs against 2 years)

Specific example the EvaKool Travelmate vs the EvaKool FridgeMate.

Ken

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Reply By: Dreadnought - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 21:50

Reply By: macka17 - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 21:50

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 21:50

Hi.

Basically. The Danfoss is Geman.

Domus.. is chinee. with all the possible lacks in Quality. workmanship.
Hence difference in warranty and pricing.

I have three Waeco. ALL Danfoss.

Have fun

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Follow Up By: AlbyNSW - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 23:05

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 23:05

Waeco has the Danfross in their main range but also have a cheaper range with a Chinese compressor, not sure if it is Domus or not. I spoke with a Waeco rep who told me that the Chinese ones will achieve the same temps as the Danfross units but have a 2 year instead of 5 year warranty and are not as frugal on the power consumption

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Follow Up By: macka17 - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 00:17

Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 00:17

Hi.
I don't know about the Rep.
But a few I know have the cheaper ones.
And they aren't as effiient or quiet as the Danfoss.
In the heat,
Plus DO run longer to get the same temp's.

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Follow Up By: AlbyNSW - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 07:29

Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 07:29

Macka17, I probably did not say it very clearly but your experience is what he was saying........
They do the job but not as well, Danfross is a better unit

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Follow Up By: Ianw - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 18:55

Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 18:55

Waeco

CDF-45 (Chinese "Wanbao" compressor)

Price $749
Dimensions W340 x H475 x L560mm
Weight 20 kg
Capacity 39 litres
Temperature Range Up to 45°C below ambient
Warranty 2 years compressor 1 year on everything else

CF-40VERB (Danfoss compressor)
Weight 17 kg
Capacity 37 Litres, Holds 47 cans
Power Ave. Power Consumption: 0.87 amps/hr (@ 12V, 5°C interior, 32°C ambient temperature)
Voltage 12/24/240 Volts
Temperature Range Up to 50°C below ambient
Warranty 5 years warranty on the compressor motor, 3 years on everything
Other German made Danfoss BD-35F compressor

Notice that there is a difference in the cooling capabilities of the two compressors

Ian

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Follow Up By: Ianw - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 19:12

Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 19:12

The Chinese compressor is fitted to the CDF-11, CDF-35, CDF-45 and CF-18 as stated in the Waeco website.

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CoolFreeze, Australia’s most popular compressor fridge/freezer range keeps your food and drinks cold or frozen, even in the blistering heat and owes its outstanding cooling performance to powerful Danfoss BDF compressors (except CDF-11/35/45 & CF-18).

Ian

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