How long do thermoelectric coolers last?

Thermoelectric coolers don’t have any moving parts, which means they last longer than fridges might. They also come with a warranty, from 12 months upwards.

Is Dometic the same as waeco?

Dometic has been hiding behind the Waeco label for years, but recently Dometic, the parent brand, decided to bring their label to the forefront of these highly efficient fridges but maintained the Waeco badge for the Australian market.

Can you put ice in a plug in cooler?

Regular coolers – as well as most portable refrigerators – work just fine if they get wet inside. You don’t have to worry about ice melting and ruining either. But if you put some ice inside your thermoelectric cooler, and that ice melts, it can damage the peltier plate in your cooler and ruin it.

Is Dometic the same as Waeco?

Can you put ice in a 12v cooler?

How can I improve my thermoelectric cooler?

The three most common ways for improving the Peltier element efficiency in case of cooling are:

1. Reducing dT – optimize heatsink and fan.
2. Minimize power losses – isolate the cooled area.
3. Optimize COP – Select Peltier element of adequate power.

Is the Waeco 35 litre model cooler any good?

I have had the Waeco 35 litre model cooler for one year now and it has proven to be excellent. I purchased the fridge from Super Cheap Auto, Acacia Ridge, Brisbane. Summers in Queensland get very hot but the Waeco has not failed to keep drinks as cold as the household fridge.

How do I check power consumption of my WAECO cooler?

Tip: install a digital voltmeter at the same time you fit the cooler, or at least have a plug-in voltmeter on the Waeco power lead if moving the cooler from car to car. Doesn’t measure current draw but gives some idea of power consumption at various LED power settings.

What are thermoelectric coolers/warmers?

The idea behind thermoelectric coolers/warmers is to maintain the temperature of food or drinks that are already hot or cold – like a thermos. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons for thermoelectric coolers:

Do I need a transformer for my Waeco fridge?

In fact, beer bottles stored closer to the inside fan unit get colder, faster in the Waeco. The fridge runs off 12 volt, 24 volt, or 240 volt without the need of any external transformer, just plug in the cable, and turn it on.