How to choose the right car refrigerator

Today you can equip your car and create comfortable conditions for trips. For example, transporting food with them without fear that they can deteriorate. For this purpose an auto-refrigerator, an isothermic bag or a freezer is used. Each of the designs has its advantages, disadvantages and features. Their task, with which they all have to cope, is to keep food on the road.

Compressor refrigerators

The design of such models is, directly, a compressor and a coolant. The principle of operation is the same as for household devices. They are suitable for drivers who go on long trips and need a large amount of storage space. Ideal for large companies and families.

So, the capacity can reach as much as 250 liters, but still among the car owners are more popular compact models, for example, for 20-70 liters. Maintain a temperature of -20 degrees.

In Ukraine, the cost of such devices is in the range of 6 to 13 thousand UAH.

Pros:

• stable support of a certain temperature;
• there is a model with a large capacity of refrigerating chambers;
• quickly "gaining cold";
• compact and economical.

Minuses:

• sensitive to vibrations;
• models with large volumes are large enough;
• sensitive to rolls.

Thermoelectric coolers

The difference between these models is that their design does not provide any moving parts of the standard refrigerant. Cooling occurs due to the Peltier effect, mainly by means of special plates.

The peculiarity is that such refrigerators can maintain the temperature up to +50 degrees. Thermoelectric devices are more suitable for maintaining the temperature of finished products. Presented in a volume of 0.5 to 49 liters.

Functionality depends on the price. Those that are cheaper are only able to cool products and are powered by an on-board network. But models are more expensive to handle even with heating.

Pros:

• two modes of operation: maintenance and heating;
• almost noiseless in operation;
• not sensitive to heavy loads.

Minuses:

• slowly reach the desired temperature;
• less economical.

Absorption refrigerators

Such structures are not equipped with moving parts, and instead of a coolant there is a water-ammonia solution. We are offered a rather impressive capacity, which can reach 140 liters, which can be used for long trips.

In Ukraine, the price of such refrigerators is in the range of 4.5-15 thousand UAH.

Pros:

• work on gas or from a network;
• when using gas the most economical;
• almost noiseless.

Minuses:

• sensitive to rolls;
• have a high cost.

Low-temperature chambers

Such devices are very similar to standard auto-refrigerators, however their difference is that the minimum temperature can reach -22 degrees. And even after the mains failure, the required temperature parameter can be stored up to 6 hours.

The cost of such refrigerators is in the range of 4-6 thousand UAH.

Pros:

• quickly freezes products;
• offer a low cooling temperature.

Minuses:

• Have a high enough weight in comparison with other models.

Isothermal bags and containers

Such designs are the most economical and practical for drivers. Ideal for daily use at short distances. For example, if the road to work takes a long time, you can store lunch and dinner.

The cost of such models is in the range of 80-300 UAH. Bags and containers keep the products chilled for up to 12 hours. They are operated by accumulators of cold.

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Pros:

• compact;
• inexpensive;
• practical for daily use.

Minuses:

• — short working hours.

Features of the choice of auto-refrigerators

Scope. It all depends on your wishes and the duration of your trips. A device with a capacity of up to 5 liters. Suitable for those who travel alone and need a minimum number of products.

Duration of trips. If auto-refrigerator is more used for picnics, then it is practical to choose either an isothermal model or a bag / container. For large distances, a complete device with external power will be required.

Temperature. To use an auto-cooler in the summer, the difference between the air temperature and in the chamber must be cardinal. Compressor models are best suited for preset temperatures. But here also the parameter depends on what exactly you will be transporting.

When choosing, also pay attention to the length of the cord, the presence of protective systems and structural features.