The link in his description is identified as an affiliate link. Why did you say it's non-affiliate?
Because he said he's not being paid (and my experience mostly mirrors his).The link in his description is identified as an affiliate link. Why did you say it's non-affiliate?
Fair enough. But I still think the video's useful for anyone considering an Alpicool since his description/experience mostly mirrors my own (mine being more favourable than his).It may be accurate to say he wasn't sponsored, but he's absolutely getting paid.
They all now come with the LG compressor.
Those with worries about cheap builds can spend 3-4 times more on the "popular' brands. $$$$$$
I've got two 54qt Massimos (Alpicool Costco label) running in the hot AZ temps since last spring and I
Have the savings still my wallet. "IF" one ever fails it'll go back to Costco. On sale now for $270.
I'd say for them running this long is a positive statement on their cheap build.
Definitely, do not block vents on any electronic device, but the Alpi' I've got (MK25) very definitely does NOT run hot by any gage you wanna use. It barely gets warm around the exhaust vents. Perhaps, those who use them as freezers in hot climates may experience more, but I'm sensitive to heat and I don't see that as an issue.The compressors already run hot. Blocking the vents even a little will make a huge difference.
Definitely, do not block vents on any electronic device, but the Alpi' I've got (MK25) very definitely does NOT run hot by any gage you wanna use. It barely gets warm around the exhaust vents. Perhaps, those who use them as freezers in hot climates may experience more, but I'm sensitive to heat and I don't see that as an issue.
Sorry, no laser thermometer. But the Alpicool's a relatively small box and it's compressor's only a coupla inches from the vents. If it were emitting a great deal of heat, I reckon it'd be pretty obvious.Do you have a laser thermometer?
I would like someone who has an alpicool to see what the highest temperatures they can read inside at the compressor might be.
By their very nature, compressors run hot. It's what they do. Heat rejection is an important part of compressor design.
As is mine.It’s very well fan ventilated on three sides.
Sorry, no laser thermometer. But the Alpicool's a relatively small box and it's compressor's only a coupla inches from the vents. If it were emitting a great deal of heat, I reckon it'd be pretty obvious.
Can you tell exactly the temperature inside just by feeling the outside of the fridge?
What you "feel" at the vents is not an adequate determination of the actual compressor temp. Many factors can affect what you feel.
That's why I suggested a laser thermometer. To get an objective reading and not a subjective one.