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Why choose an AUTOFRIDGE?
The AUTOFRIDGE has been designed and manufactured
in Australia to suit Australian conditions. They are ideally suited
to work with the SOLAR-PORT* power supply.
The interior cabinet and the exterior construction
of the AUTOFRIDGE are white fiberglass - this colour is the best
for hot climates and the integral strength of FIBERGLASS for use
in rough conditions has been proven by the long-term popularity
of fiberglass for boat manufacture.
The compressor is the latest Danfoss BD35F unit
and controller. This compressor remarkable efficiency, and is
supplied as a spring-housed unit - suitable for use in any off-road
conditions.
The EUTECTIC operation of the refrigeration system
allows you the luxury of knowing that in ambient temperatures
of up to 32 degrees Celsius, the MAXIMUM DAILY POWER CONSUMPTION
of your fridge is on average 20AH/12Volt. This means that you
can easily determine how long you can remain stationary without
flattening your battery.
The AUTOFRIDGE comprises a compressor driven system
combined with the power-saving advantages of the eutectic refrigeration
system - the 'eutectics' act as a cold storage compound for the
refrigeration contents. The eutectic fluid surrounds the outside
of the four walls of the interior cabinet acting as an 'ice bank',
and, in an ambient temperature of up to 32 degrees Celsius, having
initially pre-chilled the AUTOFRIDGE, it need only be run on its
maximum setting for a total of 5-6 hours per day (preferably 2
hours in the morning and ~3 hours in the afternoon) During the
run-time, the fluid is frozen and the cabinet contents are thoroughly
chilled. The AUTOFRIDGE can be turned OFF in between the run-times,
and the eutectic fluid acts as a thermal phase change (cold storage)
compound and provides the continuous refrigeration hold-over for
NIL power consumption. Figures quoted assume normal usage of your
refrigerator, e.g. opening/shutting the lid to use or replace
contents.
The AUTOFRIDGE can be operated in any one of the
following ways :-
As a EUTECTIC refrigeration system – the AUTOFRIDGE
is run for a total of 5-6 hours per day – split into two
separate running periods of 2 hours in the morning and ~3 hours
in the afternoon. The AUTOFRIDGE is turned "OFF" in
the interim. Average daily power consumption for this mode of
operation is ~20Ah/day @ 12V.
As a CYCLIC refrigeration system – the AUTOFRIDGE
is set on a refrigeration setting (e.g. '2') on the thermostat
and left to cycle 'on' and 'off' throughout the day. Average daily
power consumption for this mode of operation is ~24Ah/day @ 12V.
As a CYCLIC freezer – the AUTOFRIDGE is set
on one of its sub-zero settings ('5', '6' or '7') on the thermostat
– the higher the setting, the colder the AUTOFRIDGE will
cycle – and left to cycle 'on' and 'off' throughout the
day. Average daily power consumption for this mode of operation
is ~40Ah/day @ 12V.
The efficiency of your vehicle or marine electrical system can
greatly affect the operation of any low voltage refrigerator.
Whether to install an auxiliary battery can usually be determined
by how you intend to use your AUTOFRIDGE or any other D.C. lights
or appliances.
If you require any information regarding auxiliary
batteries and/or vehicle electrics, please let us know.
Also available for operation of the AUTOFRIDGE from
240VAC power supply is the AUTOFRIDGE POWER PACK (AFPP10F).
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