Which Coolbox Waeco

[Scubadoo]

I am looking to replace my current coolbox that doesn't seem to cool so well lately, it is a Peltier type.

Thinking of getting a waeco coolbox and can't make my mind up whether to get the peltier type (WAECO TropiCool TC 35FL) or the more advance WAECO (CoolFreeze CDF 25).

The CDF type seem to be more power efficient, but the Tropicool although a peltier type has a thermostatic control and can go run 30c below ambient temp. Whereas my current coolbox just run all the time at 4.5amps / 18c below ambient temp. CDF is quite expensive (£300) compared to the tropicool (£150).

Also does anyone know if the Tropicool peltier model has any problem with condensation, my current box ends up with a pool of water at the bottom after a long weekend.

Anyone have experience of Waeco and are there any other models to consider?

 

[burgundyben]

We've got a Waeco, its a peltier one, I think it might be the Tropicool 35lt, maybe smaller? Not sure.

I've been very pleased with it.

Only thing to note is that is does seem to do a better job of keeping stuff cool when plugged into the mains rather that the 12v.

 

[DAKA]

Ive got a cdf-25
Amazing bit of kit.

Can use as a freezer or fridge.

If you turn it too low it will completely freeze a 2L water bottle while your out for the day .
Copes well even on a hot day inside a closed boat.
pay extra for the purpose made zip up cover, protects and adds extra insulation.

uses next to no power compared with the other 12volt coolers(doesnt run all the time), cant really compare the two.

 

[FlyingDutchman]

I used to have a (camping gaz?) peltier type coolbox but threw it out and bought the Waeco CF25 (with the electronic controls).
Expensive? Yes.
Regrets? No it is fantastic! Very efficient and fast cooling. Like the fridge at home.
I am now considering buying the 220V adaptor so that I can run it from the shore power because I only have 2x71 Ah batteries.
Because of the higher start up current for the compressor I had to renew the wiring with heavier cables but that was a minor job.

My advise is to definitely go for the compressor type!

 

[Cloven]

We have used the Waeco CF35 for that last 5 years and it has run faultlessly all that time. Boat based in France so needed in the summer.

This is the one:

http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/wae...er-1922?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant

Yes its a bit expensive but great bit of kit.

Only complaint is that if it is running on 12v and you switch on the 240v supply the unit continues to operate. Not so the other way. If you are on 240v and it is disconnected, even if the 12v cable is connected you have to restart the unit. Maybe this has been rectified with the latest version.

 

[FlyingDutchman]

Only complaint is that if it is running on 12v and you switch on the 240v supply the unit continues to operate. Not so the other way. If you are on 240v and it is disconnected, even if the 12v cable is connected you have to restart the unit. Maybe this has been rectified with the latest version.

Do you use the Waeco 220 -> 24 Volt adaptor and have this symptom?

 

[DAKA]

We have used the Waeco CF35 for that last 5 years and it has run faultlessly all that time. Boat based in France so needed in the summer.

This is the one:

http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/wae...er-1922?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant

Yes its a bit expensive but great bit of kit.

Only complaint is that if it is running on 12v and you switch on the 240v supply the unit continues to operate. Not so the other way. If you are on 240v and it is disconnected, even if the 12v cable is connected you have to restart the unit. Maybe this has been rectified with the latest version.

could be the battery monitor sensing a drop in power thinking the battery is almost dead.

There is a monitor switch on the cf25.

set it to off or low and see if it solves it.

High=will turn off early if voltage lowers to make sure your car/boat will start

med= will turn off if drops to damage battery.

low=set it to this if you dont connect to start batteries.

 

[ithet]

As an alternative to the Waeco does anyone have any experience with these compressor coolboxes?

http://www.compass24.com/web/catalog/shop/technics_comfort_coolboxes/8397320

 

[DAKA]

As an alternative to the Waeco does anyone have any experience with these compressor coolboxes?

http://www.compass24.com/web/catalog/shop/technics_comfort_coolboxes/8397320

not sure but the waecos last for years and old tatty ones sell on ebay at nearly full cost, cant see a cheaper one being good value in the long run.