Autos and Waeco advise on how to choose the right portable fridge

How to choose the right portable refrigerator? What needs should it meet? We will try to answer these and other questions in this article and forever dispel doubts about choosing the right equipment.

The range of portable refrigerators is very wide. In order to choose a device that fits our needs, car or vacation plans, we must answer a few questions before buying. It is also good when we have at least basic technical knowledge. Together with Waeco, we have prepared some tips to help you make the right choice.

Contrary to appearances, the matter is not trivial at all. Even more so when we spend a lot of time traveling, e.g. as professional drivers. In this case , refrigerators for trucks and passenger cars are a very important element of the car. Therefore, we should answer a few basic questions that will make it much easier to make the right decision. It is crucial to familiarize yourself with the available cooling technologies that will best meet our expectations for the equipment.

In Dometic WAECO portable refrigerators, three different cooling techniques ensure that everything stays fresh. Why three at once? Each of them has its own advantages and special features that are ideal for specific conditions.

• ABSORPTION TECHNOLOGY - a concentrated ammonia solution is heated in a digester and releases ammonia gas under high pressure. It condenses in the condenser and evaporates when combined with hydrogen. This process removes heat from the refrigerator compartment. The gaseous ammonia is then absorbed in the absorber by a weak ammonia solution. The saturated solution flows back to the digester where the process starts again.
• THERMOELECTRICITY - the principle on which the operation of thermoelectric refrigerators is based was discovered in 1834 by the French physicist JCA Peltier. Hence, the temperature-producing elements of thermoelectric systems are called Peltier modules. The principle of their operation is that as a result of the flow of direct current through the junction of different metals, heat or cold is generated, depending on the direction of its flow. This effect was enhanced by the use of heat exchangers and fans. They are ideal for cooling small and medium quantities of food.
• COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY - compressor devices use refrigerant. In the evaporator, the refrigerant changes from a liquid to a gaseous state. At the same time, the evaporator takes heat from the inside of the refrigerator - it gets cold. The compressor sucks in the refrigerant gas, compresses it and sends it to the condenser. There, the refrigerant gives off the heat received in the evaporator, becomes liquid again and flows to the evaporator, where the whole process starts again. Each of the cooling techniques described has a strong position in the recreational equipment market due to its individual characteristics. Of course, none of them can do everything. Whether a thermoelectric, absorption or compressor cooler will best suit your needs depends on how and where you intend to use it. Therefore, you should carefully compare the systems before making a decision.

Portable absorption refrigerators:

• Independent gas cooling v,
• 12/230V,
• Absolutely noiseless operation,
• Cooling power depending on ambient temperature.

Thermoelectric portable coolers:

• 12/24/230V,
• Vehicle roll resistance,
• Light and inexpensive,
• Cooling power depending on ambient temperature.

Portable compressor coolers:

• Excellent cooling performance, even at extreme outdoor temperatures
• Refrigeration and deep freezing,
• Trouble-free operation with a 12/24 V or 12/24 V and 100 - 240 V power source,
• Vehicle roll resistance,
• minimum power consumption,
• Perfect for solar power
• Built-in battery status monitoring.

If you decide to buy a portable fridge, please visit the Autos sales network. From our offer, we will select the equipment most appropriate to your needs and expectations.