WHICH COOLBOX DO YOU NEED?
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WHICH COOLBOX DO YOU NEED?
Which coolbox do you need? Find the right coolbox for you ≥ System comparison ≥ Functionality ≥ Requirements ≥ Performance data ≥ Operating costs Guidebook Cooler selection Compressor technology Absorption technology Thermoelectrics 2 Portable coolers … Contents Criteria to consider when selecting the “right” cooler There’s a wide and diverse range of coolers on offer for leisure and travel activities. To find out which product suits you, your vehicle and your holiday plans you should ask yourself a few questions before you buy and also have some technical knowledge. This is provided by our brochure, which will safely guide you to making a good decision. If you want to put your decision into action right now, check the last pages for the complete range of Dometic and WAECO leisure coolers. Here are the questions you should ask yourself: 1. Which “mobile” cooling technologies are available? 2. Where is my travel destination? 3. What level of cooling performance do I expect? 4. Which energy source do I want to use? 5. What about energy consumption? 6. Does it bother me if the cooler makes noise? 7. What size should the cooler be? Guidebook cooler selection … for camping and leisure Here are the tags most commonly used for mobile cooling by Dometic WAECO. They will allow you to identify all the basic features of a cooling appliance at first glance. Cooling performance (or temperature range) For operation on 12 or 24 volts DC Cooling and heating Powered by gas DC/AC option Suitable for solar operation Absolutely silent For mains operation (230 volts AC) Lautlos www.my-caravanning.com 3 4 Portable coolers … 1. Three cooling systems For mobile applications Dometic WAECO employs three different types of cooling technology to keep things fresh when travelling. Each one has its benefits and specific characteristics that make it ideal for certain uses. Here’s a brief overview of how they work. Absorbertechnik 1. Absorption cooling Condenser Kondensator A concentrated ammonia solution is heated in a boiler and expelled as vapour. The pressurised ammonia gas is then liquefied in a condenser. Supplied with hydrogen, it evaporates and in the process extracts heat from the storage container. The ammonia gas then enters the absorber where it is reabsorbed in a weak solution of ammonia. Finally, the saturated solution flows back to the boiler where the whole cycle starts again. Evaporator Verdampfer Absorber Absorber Boiler Boiler Storage container Vorratsbehälter Thermoelektrik 2. Thermoelectric technology Halbleiter „N“-TYPE Wärme Heat + + + – – – P-type semiconductor The thermoelectric principle was discovered by J. C. A. Peltier, which is why the temperature generating parts of thermoelectric systems are referred to as Peltier elements. Thermoelectrics are based on the fact that cold or heat energy (depending on the polarity) is generated when a DC current is conducted between different types of metal. The heating or cooling capacity is further enhanced by heat exchangers and air fans. Ideal for low and medium cooling volumes. N-type semiconductor Device to beKörper cooled zu kühlender (Verdampfer) (Evaporator) Halbleiter „P“-TYPE Wärmeabgabe (Austauscher) Heat emission (Heat exchange) Kompressortechnik + – 3. Compressor technology Dryer Trockner Liquid flüssig Compressor units operate using a refrigerant that changes from liquid to gaseous state in the evaporator. The evaporation extracts heat from the interior of the cooling unit – the temperature drops. The compressor draws in the refrigerant, compresses it and passes it on to the condenser. Here, the absorbed heat is released to the atmosphere. The refrigerant liquefies again and flows to the evaporator, where the cycle begins again. Gaseous gasförmig Condenser Kondensator Capillary tube Kapillarrohr Vaporizer Verdampfer Compressor Kompressor Guidebook cooler selection … for camping and leisure 5 Any distinguishing features? Lots of them! Each of the three cooling technologies described maintains a strong position in the leisure market. Still, none of them can do everything. Whether you are best served with an absorption or compressor unit will depend on how and where you intend to use your cooling appliance. You should therefore carefully compare the systems before you make your decision. 1. Absorption coolers ≥ Gas-powered cooling independent of electricity ≥ Three way cooling - Gas, 12 volts DC or 230 volts AC ≥ Silent operation ≥ Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature 2. Thermoelectric coolers ≥ 12 / 24 / 230 Volt ≥ Independent of inclination ≥ Lightweight and low-cost ≥ Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature 3. Compressor coolers ≥E xcellent cooling performance even at extreme ambient temperatures ≥ Refrigeration and deep-freezing ≥ 12 / 24 / 100 – 240 volts ≥ Low power consumption – suitable for solar operation ≥ Battery protection ≥ Quiet operation with little vibration ≥ Independent of inclination www.my-caravanning.com Our tip Actually, we bought the WAECO CoolFreeze CF 50 compressor cooler for our holiday travels, because it stays freezing cold even in soaring heat. Now we have discovered just how useful it is for barbecuing at home. Simply plug it into the mains and you have an excellent on-site fridge for meat and drinks. 6 Portable coolers … 2. Where do you intend to travel? Temperature conditions at your holiday destination If you love the Far North or like spending your holidays in Germany or one of its neighbouring countries, you will challenge your cooling appliance less than if you prefer the sunny south. A fact to consider in this context is that the cooling performance of thermoelectric and absorption coolers depends on the ambient temperature. Compressor boxes will always provide powerful cooling, regardless of the outside temperature, and they can even be used for deep-freezing. If you have daytime temperatures of 40°C and more, as is the case in Spain, Greece or Croatia, thermoelectric appliances won’t give satisfactory cooling results. You may be better off with an absorption cooler – depending on where you place it. A compressor unit would be better for use in hotter regions. Type of cooler Outside temperature Interior temperature achieved 1. Absorption technology (CombiCool RC 1200 EGP) Up to 25°C below ambient temperature (TropiCool TC 21FL) 2. Thermoelectric Up to 30°C below ambient temperature 40°C 15°C 40°C 10°C Thermoelectric / Compressor technology (CoolFun CK 40D Hybrid) 40°C 20°C Thermoelectric: Up to 20°C below ambient temperature 40°C Preset temperature Compressor technology Temperature range: +10°C to –15°C 40°C Preset temperature 3. Compressor technology (CoolFreeze CF 40) Temperature range: +10°C to –18°C Guidebook cooler selection … for camping and leisure 1 2 7 3 Pick a coolbox to match the ambient temperature. It is an important aspect to consider when you decide whether it has to be a highcapacity absorption cooler, a lightweight thermoelectric unit or a compressor box with cooling power independent of the ambient temperature. Two cooling systems in one box Ingenious technology for even more versatile use: the WAECO CoolFun CK 40D Hybrid incorporates a high-performance compressor as well as a thermoelectric unit. In compressor mode (230 volts) it provides refrigeration and deep-freezing up to –15°C, regardless of the temperature outside. The integrated thermoelectric system fills in when the cooler is used in the vehicle. Connected to the 12-volt battery it cools food and drinks up to 20°C below the ambient temperature while driving. It is the ideal awning fridge – and just as great for your home or garden party. www.my-caravanning.com 8 Portable coolers … 3. W hat level of cooling performance DO YOU NEED? Cooler, refrigerator or deep freeze? Are you the “day trip” type who wants a cooler for fruit and beverage bottles? Or do you travel for several weeks on your holiday and would like to have frozen food on board? If the former is true, an inexpensive thermoelectric box will do. The latter calls for a compressor cooler. Cooling technology Absorption technologyRefrigeration depending on the ambient temperature Ice cubes on the evaporator Thermoelectric technologyRefrigeration depending on the ambient temperature Compressor technology Refrigeration and deep-freezing from +10°C to –18°C Deep-freezing only with a compressor! Guidebook cooler selection … for camping and leisure 9 4. Which energy source do you want to use? From battery power to gas operation Will it be enough for you to run your cooler “only” from the 12- or 24-volt vehicle battery? Do you want a mains option (230 volts) as well? Or are you one of those camping enthusiasts who prefer cooking with gas? The Dometic WAECO range offers cooling appliances for all of these energy sources – compressor units can even be run with solar power. When gas operation is a priority, there’s only one choice for you: absorption cooling. Energy source Absorption technology Energy source wherever you go 12 volts / 230 volts / gas Integrated cradle for a gas cartridge for the CombiCool RC 1205 GC absorption cooler. Thermoelectric technology 12 volts / 24 volts / 230 volts Compressor technology 12 volts / 24 volts / 100 – 240 volts My tip Compressor coolers from WAECO are energy-saving and offer the benefit of integrated battery protection. This puts you on the safe side when the unit is powered via the vehicle battery. Solar operation is another asset. Compressor coolers will also work with solar power – something you should use if you frequently travel to the sunny south. www.my-caravanning.com 10 Portable coolers … 5. W hat about energy consumption? Dealing with limited energy resources In mobile applications electrical devices are mostly supplied from “limited energy sources”. That means energy consumption is a crucial factor to consider. The table below tells you how to calculate the consumption of specific cooling appliances. It becomes obvious that longer periods of use (e.g. more than 2 days) call for the energy-efficient compressor technology. The owners of an absorption unit have an alternative, though: gas operation. Cooling technology FormulaExample Amperage Absorption technology CombiCool RC 1200 EGPPower input : voltage 85 watts : 12 volts = 7 Ah / h, 168 Ah / day 47 watts : 12 volts = 3,92 Ah / h, 94 Ah / day 3,75 A x 22% ‹ 1 Ah / h, ‹ 24 Ah / day CK 40 D Hybrid_4445000779_EL 08.11.11 08:51 Seite 1 Thermoelectric technology CoolFun CX 30Power input : voltage Compressor technology Y IJA draw x average ENERGCurrent IE IA CoolFreeze CFX 40 running time* (48 W : 12 V = ca. 3,75 A) CFX 35 A+++ A++ A+ A B C D 22% average running time at 32°C ambient temperature and 5°C inside the unit * Requirements for cooling appliances: Energy consumption labelling A++ Coolers which are predominantly run on the mains are subject to the Eco Design directive for determining the energy efficiency class. Absorption coolers are exempt as they can also be operated with gas. Depending on the cooling technology, mobile cooling appliances can use two different measuring techniques. Thermoelectric coolers cool down to a interior temperature of 17°C at an ambient temperature of 25°C. The power consumption required for this is represented by the energy efficiency. The WAECO thermoelectric coolers all consistently reach A++. Compressor-powered coolers are classified with an ambient temperature of 25°C and an interior temperature of 5°C. The models in the WAECO CFX series here with the A++ energy efficiency class achieve top rates which have never been matched in the area of mobile compressor coolers. 62 kWh/annum Guidebook cooler selection … for camping and leisure 11 6. H ow much “noise” is acceptable? Different noise emission levels The noise emission of a cooling appliance is less of an issue while driving. Things are different though when you are sharing the room with it at the campsite, or when you sleep next to it. If you want to place your cooler in the awning – as most camping enthusiasts would – you are best served with an absorption appliance, because this cooling technology is absolutely silent. You can just as well opt for a compressor unit if you don’t bother that the compressor will occasionally turn on. Cooling technology Noise emission Absorption technology Absolutely silent Thermoelectric technology Continuous fan noise Compressor technology Occasional, quiet running noise of the compressor www.my-caravanning.com 12 Portable coolers … 7. What size should your cooler be? We have models in all shapes and sizes Naturally, we can supply any size of cooler you want. You should bear in mind, though, that the larger the cooling compartment, the more energy will be consumed. Also, a jumbo-size cooler weighs more and is more difficult to store than a 20-litre compact model. But then, a family of five camping enthusiasts would not be served well with a compact solution – 40 litres cooling capacity is the least they should have. To cut a long story short, the cooling appliance of your choice should fit like a glove. It should be just the right size to match yourself, your plans, the number of travel mates, and, of course, the space available to store it. Cooling technology Capacities available in the Dometic WAECO range Absorption technology 31 – 40 litres Thermoelectric technology 7 – 33 litres Compressor technology 10.5 – 105 litres My tip “Take two“ – that’s what we do. For day outings and spontaneous picnics we bought the thermoelectric WAECO TropiCool TC 21FL. We fill it with drinks and sandwiches in the morning – and it’s empty in the evening. I also take it when I’m travelling for work. For holiday journeys we invested in a WAECO CoolFreeze CFX 50. The unit fits neatly into the storage compartment of our motorhome, and we also use it for occasional boat trips. The overriding factor for buying it was its incredible performance that is typical of a compressor cooler. The sun is burning hot and it still stays freezing cold. Guidebook cooler selection … for camping and leisure 13 Electronic accessories For portable coolers Mains connection for thermoelectric and compressor coolers Do you have a portable cooler with a 12-volt or 12/24-volt connection, or are you planning to buy one? Then you will always have the option to run it from the mains too. With the matching WAECO CoolPower mains adapter you can use it on a mains socket at home, in the hotel, or in your holiday home. That will give you a much wider range of possibilities. WAECO CoolPower EPS 817 WAECO CoolPower EPS 100 Mains adapter for hassle-free connection of thermoelectric 12-volt Mains adapter for hassle-free connection of 12- / 24-volt cooling cooling appliances to the 230-volt mains. appliances to the 230-volt mains. Suitable for WAECO CoolFreeze CDF coolers. www.my-caravanning.com 14 Portable coolers – the full range WAECO CoolFreeze CFX 35 Compressor cooler WAECO CoolFreeze CFX 40 Compressor cooler WAECO CoolFreeze CFX 50 Compressor cooler WAECO CoolFreeze CFX 65 Compressor cooler Portable coolers Ref. No. 9105304047 9105304048 9105304049 9105304050 32 4,5 38 7,0 46 8,5 60 13,0 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC 0,32 0,60 0,36 0,64 0,38 0,68 0,42 0,76 Temperature range Cooling +10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –22 °C Weight (kg, approx.) 17,5 18,5 20,4 22,3 Storage volume (l, approx.) incl. for fresh food (l) Connections Current consumption (Ah/h) at +20°C +32°C ambient temperature, both at +5°C interior temperature Test marks TÜV/GS, e-certified (Automotive EMC Directive) 165 mm 342 mm 455 mm 342 mm 661 mm 455 mm 661 mm 725 mm 725 mm 261 mm 461 mm 333 mm 561 mm 371 mm 471 mm 369 mm 333 mm 630 mm 692 mm 398 mm 630 mm 692 mm 175 mm 319 mm 461 mm 125 mm 288 mm 319 mm 165 mm 151 mm 398 mm 630 mm 692 mm 398 mm 333 mm 630 mm 692 mm 455 mm 342 mm 333 mm 561 mm 171 mm 371 mm 175 mm 319 mm 471 mm 288 mm 369 mm 125 mm 319 mm 461 mm 288 mm 319 mm 151 mm 411 mm 398 mm 319 mm 288 mm 411 mm 151 mm 171 mm 165 mm 151 mm 661 mm 455 mm 725 mm Guidebook cooler selection 342 mm … for camping and leisure NEW! WAECO CoolFreeze CFX 65 DZ Compressor cooler WAECO CoolFreeze CF 80 Compressor cooler 15 WAECO CoolFreeze CF 110 Compressor cooler Cooling and freezing at the same time! 9105304051 9105303248 53 13,0 + 17,0 (freezer compartment) 9105303102 105 13 79 7 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC 0,42 0,76 0,65 1,19 0,76 1,35 +10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C 23,2 31 33 TÜV/GS, e-certified (Automotive EMC Directive) 165 725 www.my-caravanning.com 342 661 400 400 140 500 238 140 500 400 555 455 238 500 555 177500 790 500 465 461 365418 561 455 134 140 500 165 790 333 400 455 661 261 342 140 500 465 177 138 365 461 134 138 455 418 561 333 790 500 790 261 725 16 Portable coolers – the full range WAECO CoolFreeze CDF 11 Compressor cooler NEW! WAECO CoolFreeze CDF 16 Compressor cooler WAECO CoolFreeze CDF 18 Compressor cooler WAECO CoolFreeze CDF 25 Compressor cooler Portable coolers 9105100007 9105303455 9105100002 9105100003 10,5 15 18 21,5 4 12 / 24 volts DC 12 / 24 volts DC 12 / 24 volts DC 12 / 24 volts DC 0,29 0,61 0,21 0,44 0,38 0,64 0,44 0,67 +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C 8,8 11,5 11,5 12,5 Temperature range Cooling Weight (kg, approx.) Test marks e-certified (Automotive EMC Directive) TÜV/GS, e-certified (Automotive EMC Directive) 549,5 260 414 271,8 366,9 300 360 210 190 550 182 190 350 210 425 117 271,8 189 173,3 343 414 366,9 260 182 123 285 260 300 549,5 360 110,4 260 173,5 465 277,7 550 117 465 350 Current consumption (Ah/h) at +20 °C +32 °C ambient temperature, both at +5°C interior temperature 425 Connections 189 Gross capacity (l, approx.) incl. for fresh food (l) 343 Ref. No. 285 123 190 277,7 Guidebook cooler selection 173,5 190 … for camping and leisure WAECO CoolFun CK 40D Compressor cooler WAECO CoolFun CK 40D Hybrid Thermoelectric / compressor cooler Portable coolers in all sizes and configurations 9105303388 9105303377 38 38 230 volts AC 12 volts DC (Thermoelectric) 230 volts AC (Compressor) 3,9 — — — DC: bis 20 °C unter Umgebungstemperatur AC: +10 °C bis –15 °C +10 °C bis –15 °C 22 22 TÜV/GS, e-certified (Automotive EMC Directive) 515 270 520 270 www.my-caravanning.com 515 270 454 410 364 454 364 364 515 410 515 270 410 454 364 410 520 520 454 520 17 18 Portable coolers – the full range Dometic CombiCool RC 2200 EGP Absorption cooler Dometic CombiCool RC 1600 EGP Absorption cooler Dometic CombiCool RC 1200 EGP Absorption cooler Dometic CombiCool RC 1205 GC Absorption cooler Portable coolers Ref. No. 9105202809 (50 mbar) 9105202812 (30 mbar*) 9105200001 (50 mbar) 9105200021 (30 mbar*) 9105202819 (50 mbar) 9105202823 (30 mbar*) 9105203764 40 31 40 40 12 volts DC / 230 volts AC LPG 12 volts DC / 230 volts AC LPG 12 volts DC / 230 volts AC LPG 12 volts DC / 230 volts AC LPG 85 — 85 10,5 75 — 75 10,5 85 — 85 10,5 75 — 75 10,5 max. 30 max. 30 max. 25 max. 25 Heating (°C, approx.) — — — — Weight (kg, approx.) 14 16 16 16 Gross capacity (l, approx.) Connections Consumption 12 volts DC (watts) 24 volts DC (watts) 230 volts AC (watts) Gas (g/h) Temperature range Cooling below ambient temperature (°C, approx.) Test marks Certified to European Gas Appliance Directive 90/396/EEC * with hose, only permitted for use on a gas socket (coupling) Guidebook cooler selection … for camping and leisure WAECO TropiCool TC 07 Thermoelectric cooler WAECO TropiCool TC 14FL Thermoelectric cooler WAECO TropiCool TC 21FL Thermoelectric cooler WAECO TropiCool TC 35FL Thermoelectric cooler NEW! WAECO CoolFun CX 30 Thermoelectric cooler WAECO CoolFun S 28DC Thermoelectric cooler 9105302036 9105302046 9105302085 9105302110 9103500872 9105302763 7 14 20 33 29 25 12 volts DC / 230 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC / 230 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC / 230 volts AC 12 / 24 volts DC / 230 volts AC 12 volts DC / 230 volts AC 12 volts DC 36 — 40 — 46 50 64 — 46 50 64 — 46 50 64 — 47 — 55 — 35 — — — max. 25 max. 30 max. 30 max. 30 max. 18 max. 15 +65 +50 to +65 +50 to +65 +50 to +65 +65 — 2,8 5,0 6,0 10,0 4,3 2,3 TÜV/GS, e-certified (Automotive EMC Directive) 450 250 450 303 550 340 460 1,5/2L 208 198 376 550 201 www.my-caravanning.com 250 265 198 340 460 352 420 1,5/2L 260 328 208 350 208 319 323 1,5/2L 303 1,5/2L 250 265 352 1,5/2L 260 328 201 250 350 319 208 323 1,5/2L 450 303 376 303 420 450 19 The full range Comfort View Products: www.my-caravanning.com Germany Dometic WAECO International GmbH Hollefeldstraße 63 D-48282 Emsdetten Tel +49 (0) 2572 879-0 Fax +49 (0) 2572 879-300 Mail info@my-caravanning.de Net www.my-caravanning.de UNITED KINGDOM Dometic UK Ltd. 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