Part of the reason we went with DC is the internal size- I can't recall the specific absorption fridge that would fit the same hole, but it was significantly less internal space, the one we got is 3 cu ft. On top of that, venting. Instead of having a vent to give fresh air and exhaust to the outside, we just have to have enough vent for cooling the coils.For you folks that are replacing an absorption refrigerator with a DC or AC fridge, how does the depth of the old and new units compare?
My Dometic RM2852 has a specified 24" depth. Many of the alternative refrigerators have a depth that is at least 1.25" more, while the width is an exact match.
Part of the reason we went with DC is the internal size- I can't recall the specific absorption fridge that would fit the same hole, but it was significantly less internal space, the one we got is 3 cu ft. On top of that, venting. Instead of having a vent to give fresh air and exhaust to the outside, we just have to have enough vent for cooling the coils.
Well your post surprised me cuz I agree with the above but in an entirely different direction. I understand your purpose snd if that’s what works for you- fantastic.Power efficiency is one part of the equation. Space to put stuff in is another.
Thats true enough for the positive ones, of course theres no reason for a seller to buy negative reviews, is there? They certainly are holding purchasers hostage over warranty service and negative reviews. It seems SOP is the product breaks, the seller doesnt answer phone calls or emails, purchaser posts a negative review, seller contacts buyer and offers a full or partial refund- depending on how long they had it- on the condition the review is removed or changed. The outside window seems to be a month or two, in fact a costway reviewer says their CSR outright stated the warranty was really 90 days.I still have two Massimo (Alpicool) China built LG compressors 54qt fridges operating 24/7 @ 32deg F for almost a year now on LiFePo and solar.
Never had a problem with operation.
So if your fat wallet needs some emptying go get ya a trendy box and you'll be in the club.
Both Massimos together cost less than 1 of those worshiped shiny trendy coolers and probably could have bought three and still spent less.
Bought at Costco so warranty is not a concern.
BTW, those Amazon reviews are regularly bought and sold...................
Anger may be initiative for some, another angle is a duty to inform others so it doesnt happen to them too.I think people come back to review a product that failed. They're mad. If everything is good I have less incentive to post a review.
You mean people he knows in real life, that just dont like him, post bad reviews on amazon? When the seller is in China and Amazon knows the reviewer is in the US?Negative reviews can be posted for many reasons, bs return scammers who got caught, those who wait beyond warranty times, those making unreasonable requests, people who don’t like the seller, the competition, etc etc etc …
Amazon reviews are always taken with the proverbial grain of salt.
To rely on them as a trusted indicator of quality is foolish.
Yes, indeed, it is foolish. It is a fact that companies employ people for the specific purpose of disparaging a competitor's product, to sew the FUD, as it were. It's pretty obvious with a lot of products. It's been a part of marketing practices for a long time, however unethical is really is. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt.You mean people he knows in real life, that just dont like him, post bad reviews on amazon? When the seller is in China and Amazon knows the reviewer is in the US?
Are you aware you can filter reviews by verified purchases only?
I agree reviews are imperfect, (did someone say they were a "trusted indicator of quality"?)I would offer its foolish to think Amazon customers dont take reviews into consideration when choosing products... but nobody said that either.
Its been my experience that reviews can be pretty accurate and the biggest trap one can fall into is wanting the product to fulfill your needs so badly, that you choose to ignore critical reviews thinking "maybe he was too dumb to figure out how to use it, but Im an expert" or "he didnt maintain it, I take care of my things" and I guess we can add to such exceptionalisms, "he is lying".
i cant be the only one to admit to such denials and later admitting, "damn, should have paid attention to the reviews"
This is also why for negative reviews to have effect, they must be reasonable, the user should sound intelligent, yet humble. Be nice! Like " I always get great service here, I dont know what happened this time?" Businesses will bend over to fix the problem, but they wont for "these idiots, never coming here again. Whole company is ****ed up!"
You see what youve done is give review readers, a reason to think you did something to deserve it and it couldnt happen to them. Vulgarity or abuse is a big no no.
Present it in a way that they can identify with and says, "this could happen to anyone, including me" and that review stings. Successful companies know this.
A few bad reviews are ok, especially for reasons you listed. So I will finish saying I fully agree with you. The unreasonable can be obvious, but a lot of good people write honest reviews of bad products, and its a great tool if youre savvy enough to use it.
Massive database of fake Amazon reviews exposed
Buyer beware. A major source of fake Amazon reviews lurks out there.www.foxbusiness.com
This goes for negative, as well as positive reviews. If you bother to search a bit, you will understand.
I have two danfoss type permanent magnet motor refrigerators, they draw 41 watts at 24 volts with a run time of less than 20 % at 12 or 24 volts. These were marketed by Grape Solar and sold by Home Depot at about $750 each. They will run on one 100 watt solar panel and one 12 volt 100 a.h. Battery with lots of room to spare.......There is NO AC POWERED FRIDGE THAT CAN DO THAT......Adsorption fridges do not even come close at >6kwh/day. Grape Solar has exited the dc referigerator business but there are others, they are now common in over-the-road diesel tractor-trailer rigs. I have a smaller one which was salvaged from a New Volvo Truck that was wrecked, Also Danfoss compressor......
To trim all the hassles, get this instead Portable Refrigerator Freezer - 63 Qt. AC/DC - EdgeStar. It runs both 12/24VDC and 120VAC.Hi!
I have a small off grid (very) house (16’x20’) and am getting ready to purchase a refrigerator. Originally I was going to use a propane fridge but would rather not have the monthly bill of propane.
As of the other day I was dead set on a DC Unique fridge (6 cubic foot) and still may go that way but...
I’m wondering now if I would be better off (spending about the same amount of $$) buying a much cheaper small AC fridge and putting more money into panels, batteries, inverter etc. My house is wired with AC outlets so going this route could also allow me to start using my outlets for other things such as vacuuming, charging my laptop etc.
I was looking at probably spending around $1,500 for the DC fridge, battery, panel, charge controller etc.
Would I be able to spend about the same amount if I went with an AC fridge and inverter but also be able to have some more power to power other things as well ??
Thanks!
Well, I bought it in Feb 2021 for about $500 with tax. I guess the price went up due to 10% inflation (according to Fed Reserve). I doubt it, the inflation is 20% now. Anyway, it will go up more too if you wait till Fall 2021.No no no !!
That's $800 with tax.
Most AC Inverters draw 20 watt idling , putting out no power at all......that’s 480 wh/day by itself.....with no loads...the best of the best...the Exeltech draws 8 watts idling ...that’s almost 200 w.h./day.....and that’s with the very rare low idle draw option which is $700 extra.....no my Exeltech is not the low idle draw model....it’s the standard 20 years mean time between failure model....I would have to see that one to believe it....