[Rhodes22-list] 12V refrigeration/freezers question?

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Andrew,
Be careful when purchasing a carry on portable unit. Read the specs  
carefully. Many have a small statement (fine print) that says something like it  will 
keep items cool within twenty degrees of ambient temperature. 20 degrees  from 
ninety degrees is only seventy degrees. Not very cool at all.
All 12 volt refrigerators use a lot of juice. Be sure you have enough  
battery to power them. I'm primarily a day sailor so I don't have a need for  long 
term refrigeration. Most of my ice melts within a Styrofoam cup.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 12/3/2008 8:10:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
acomas at cordys.com writes:


With  the holiday's approaching, I'm thinking of my Rhodes 22  Christmas
present.

I want to add some refrigeration.  I am  trying to decide between the Waeco
cooler (CF-40) or Waeco Compact  Compressor Cooling Kit (CS-NC-15).  Both are
12V  refrigeration/freezers.   

Of course the Cooling Kit means  cutting a hole into the side of the ice box,
permanently on the boat.   The down side is kit will vent hot air into the
cabin and I can’t pre-cool  the ice box before I get on-board.  

The cooler I can move from  the car to the boat.  I can put the cooler either
in or out of the  cabin.  The downside to the cooler is it takes up space in
the cabin  and is heavy to move (~40 lbs).   Which means I’ll probably  leave
it on the boat most of the time, but at least I have the option of  using it
off the boat.

Anyone have experience with these or  advice?

Regards,
Andrew

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