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01/2/2008 at 2:26pm
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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the approx wattage of a table top fridge. I am thinking about buying one online but can't seem to get any info.

We are going to France for two weeks in August on a 6amp site and would like to take it with us.

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01/2/2008 at 2:38pm
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might you better off with a 3way fridge?  at least you could chill it in your car enroute, and power it off gas on another occasion when you might not have EHU

just a thought.



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01/2/2008 at 7:06pm
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Hi, the running current drawn is only about 3-5 amps, but when the compressor kicks up it can draw more hence the 13amp fuse in the plug.

Cliff



01/2/2008 at 7:29pm
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3 way fridge would be easier, i think the table top has a motor, while the 3 way hasn't, so is not noisy

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01/2/2008 at 7:43pm
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3 ways gives you more opitions, but I use a table top, we dont notice the noise, we sleep at the other end of the tent to the fridge. We use a 12v cool box for the journey £20 last year from wilkos http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0198073

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Glad this was asked as i have a table top and did consider putting it in the ads


02/2/2008 at 10:05am
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Hi, we have a table top and its rated at 4amps and we dont notice any noise from it, a 3 way would defiantely be more versatile but not sure if you could use it on gas on a ferry or the tunnel and 12v would kill your battery within 1-2 hours.

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02/2/2008 at 10:58am
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Quote: Originally posted by rabb_uk on 02/2/2008


Hi, we have a table top and its rated at 4amps and we dont notice any noise from it, a 3 way would defiantely be more versatile but not sure if you could use it on gas on a ferry or the tunnel and 12v would kill your battery within 1-2 hours.

No, you're not allowed to run gas appliances on a ferry. But for most practical purposes if your fridge is well chilled down and you don't open the door it will keep cold on most ferry crossings.

I have a 3-way Combicool and love it, but there's no denying it's a bulky piece of kit and takes up a lot of space in the car. Aren't table top fridges even bigger?



02/2/2008 at 11:29am
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Hi, Many thanks for your replies.

I think I will give the table top fridge a miss and look into getting a three way type instead.

 



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02/2/2008 at 1:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by wellygog on 02/2/2008

Hi, Many thanks for your replies.

I think I will give the table top fridge a miss and look into getting a three way type instead.

 


Top favourite 3-way round here is the CombiCool, by miles. Last year they brought out a new and better model that cools to -30` below ambient, whereas the older version only cooled  to -20`. I have the older one and it's fine untill you hit the August heatwaves when it struggles a bit. So if you're out looking, be sure of the difference in cooling abilities. I would definately recommend getting the more powerful version.



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We use a table top fridge, can get them new for under £70 whereas 3 way units about double that!  We then use it as an extra fridge when at home. No problems sleeping with the noise or with power in France. Similar size to pack.

I guess its up to you which suits you best



05/2/2008 at 2:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 02/2/2008
Quote: Originally posted by wellygog on 02/2/2008

Hi, Many thanks for your replies.

I think I will give the table top fridge a miss and look into getting a three way type instead.

 


Top favourite 3-way round here is the CombiCool, by miles. Last year they brought out a new and better model that cools to -30` below ambient, whereas the older version only cooled  to -20`. I have the older one and it's fine untill you hit the August heatwaves when it struggles a bit. So if you're out looking, be sure of the difference in cooling abilities. I would definately recommend getting the more powerful version.


Thanks for the advice, I think the combicool is the way to go and will look at the newer models.

Silly question perhaps, but what is the wattage? will it be ok on a 6 amp site?

Thanks again.

 



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05/2/2008 at 3:37pm
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Hi Welly
The combicool 3way I've just looked at is a miserly 100Watt, you will be fine on site.
P

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05/2/2008 at 4:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by pauljacey on 05/2/2008
Hi Welly
The combicool 3way I've just looked at is a miserly 100Watt, you will be fine on site.
P
Fantastic news, you're a star. Many thanks

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05/2/2008 at 6:53pm
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Our TABLE TOP fridge (bought new last year) is only 68watts!

Its brilliant, copes very well with 2week holidays in the hot sun - no problem coping with 39 deg C temps ! ! !

Produces Ice which is great on a hot day and chills stuff down very quickly.

Loads of storage capacity and easily available for less than £70.

Personally I would not consider any other type of fridge - whats the point when we only go on EHU sites anyway!

If you want to spend DOUBLE on what I consider to be an inferior cooling fridge, then that is your choice.

Chaz



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Hi Chaz,

What fridge have you got?

Jason

 

 



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