Autofridge Eutectic
Submitted: Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 at 09:17
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GeeTee
Hi, Has anyone any comments on the Autofridge. Are they efficient in very hot conditions?
Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 at 09:23
Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 at 09:23
As many here often say ..... "you get what you pay for"!
In this case it is correct, they are expensive & very good.
A friend of
mine has had one for many years & has done thousands of Outback kilometres on many trips & it has never let him down, even in the most extreme temperatures.
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Reply By: Member - Tezza Qld - Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 at 10:21
Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 at 10:21
Hi
I too run Autofridges. They have been very reliable and efficient even in the hottest of areas. We would normally turn them off at night even in areas such as
Cape York.
They are however not a fridge you would put in your car for a day's picnic.
Due to eutectic fluid in the sides needing to freeze it would commonly take 24 hours to cool this type of fridge right down.
They are also 12 volt only and require a transformer to run off 240 power.
If you are looking at the 40 litre model the lid comes in two configurations., that being opening lengthwise or widthwise.
Service from the manufacturer in
Sydney is first rate.
Hope this helps
Cheers Teza
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Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 at 11:29
Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 at 11:29
X 2 for all the comments above.
I had a 40l for 15 years and never missed a beat.
Now have a 73l brand new and expect the same performance out of it.
The manufacturer is absoloutely brilliant and is very helpful and always up for a chat.
Cheers,
Mark
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Reply By: arjay - Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:55
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:55
Hi GeeTee,
We've had the 73 litre model for about 5 years now and are very happy with it.
We have run ours on a single battery setup, mind you our trips are generally the touring type where we are regularly travelling and topping up the battery.
As someone has already mentioned you should also obtain a transformer (or other supply) to allow operation from 240 volts.
I have modified ours by adding a 240v to 12v switching supply (about 8 amp) into the area where the compressor is housed. I also upgraded/replaced the 'fan-panel' by inlcuding a timer and a voltage/current display.
The voltage/current display was added so that I had another place to
check the battery level (& I had a spare digital display to use).
A timer really should be fitted as standard from the factory as it allows the fridge to be used as intended, i.e. run for several periods over the day to refreeze the eutectic fluid.
The timer (plus associated switch) that I fitted allows me to either run from the thermost alone or to program several time periods during the day to run the fridge (subject to thermostat setting).
For storage inside the fridge we found 4 containers (from Bunnings) that stack nicely into the fridge and then sat 2 baskets on top for loose items etc.
Please see www.flickr.com/photos/66754123@N06/ for a picture of my modified panel.
Rob
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