-- Edited by Santa on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 01:42:37 PM
Little Dog said
01:21 PM Feb 2, 2013
santa if wanted to post spam wouldnt have mentioned 2 options
retired engineer and don't sell bugger all
there are the helpful the unhelpful and idiots on forums
-- Edited by Little Dog on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 01:29:01 PM
Lawson said
05:42 PM Feb 2, 2013
I've have had my Engel for at least 15 years without any problems, its now quiet noisy for a few hours after starting up after not being used for a while but still works fine, when it comes time to replace it which is the is the better fridge Engel or Waco ?
Dennis
Yuglamron said
06:14 PM Feb 2, 2013
In my humble opinion I prefer the Engel,the whole thing comes across as well built, well engineered and if you got 15 years out of your last one I wouldn't hesitate to stay with the brand.
With modern stuff I think a lot of it is good and the technology might be whizz bang however it seems that with computer design everything is as thin as possible or made to tolerances that will do. Not like the older stuff that was built to last and last.
I think the Engel still does that,not so happy with my Waeco,all plastic and not so robust.
Cheers
Trevor
Little Dog said
08:39 PM Feb 2, 2013
think the brand name suckers buy engel to pay twice over the odds for a fridge is crazy plenty of good stuff for 1/2 price with better compressor Danfoss compressor http://tinyurl.com/aq5tlzu chinese special been good fridge better than average insulation good cabinet http://tinyurl.com/b2wo58p
Santa said
09:16 PM Feb 2, 2013
Engel may be expensive but they have a great reputation, friend of mine has an Engel over 20 years old and still going strong.
Santa said
09:40 PM Feb 2, 2013
Little Dog wrote:
santa if wanted to post spam wouldnt have mentioned 2 options
retired engineer and don't sell bugger all
there are the helpful the unhelpful and idiots on forums
-- Edited by Little Dog on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 01:29:01 PM
Very unusual first post, has all the hallmarks of spam.
villatranquilla said
09:56 PM Feb 2, 2013
our 30yr old engel was hard on power so decided to upgrade - compared Engel amd Waaco but as the Engel drew less power that's the way we went - on special it was only marginally more expensive than the equivalent Waaco.
Santa said
10:20 PM Feb 2, 2013
villatranquilla wrote:
our 30yr old engel was hard on power so decided to upgrade - compared Engel amd Waaco but as the Engel drew less power that's the way we went - on special it was only marginally more expensive than the equivalent Waaco.
IMHO smart move VT.
Little Dog said
10:31 PM Feb 2, 2013
villatranquilla wrote:
our 30yr old engel was hard on power so decided to upgrade - compared Engel amd Waaco but as the Engel drew less power that's the way we went - on special it was only marginally more expensive than the equivalent Waaco.
somebody hood winked you over the less power for engel. Ah over 24 hours nearly identical
oldtrack123 said
11:53 PM Feb 2, 2013
Little Dog wrote:
think the brand name suckers buy engel to pay twice over the odds for a fridge is crazy plenty of good stuff for 1/2 price with better compressor Danfoss compressor http://tinyurl.com/aq5tlzu chinese special been good fridge better than average insulation good cabinet http://tinyurl.com/b2wo58p
Hi
Obviously another miricle fridge
Average power 40W, WHAT does that realy mean???
If it average 40W over 24HRS.it cannot be average current draw of 0.7Amps x 24hrs = 17Ahrs
Do not believe any claim as THAT to be a practical daily Amphr consumption!!!
40W for 24hr =80Ahrs
Usual daily consumption of these types of fridges can range from around 25Amphrs to 100Amp hrs dependig on: "
[1] Ambient temp around the fridge
[2]Thermostat setting
[3]Warm loadings
[4] condensor cooling
[5]being a chest type ,to a lessor extent, opening frequency & time.
Peter
villatranquilla said
01:53 AM Feb 3, 2013
Little Dog wrote:
somebody hood winked you over the less power for engel. Ah over 24 hours nearly identical
no-one hoodwinked us - I read the specs provided with each fridge for the comparison
justcruisin01 said
06:24 AM Feb 3, 2013
Waeco are plastic, if they are subjected to the sun the lid buckles & wont seal. The touch control panel that is mounted at the top also distorts & this leads to the unit changing temps, switches from fridge to freeze or any where in between as well as off. Dont own one but have seen this happen.
JC.
gst said
05:29 PM Feb 3, 2013
I've had my Engels 10 yrs no worries and my Waco 5 years no repairs on th Engels but $100 repair on my Waeco but both are doing their job
03_troopy said
05:54 PM Feb 3, 2013
Check out National Luna as well.
lkgr said
10:57 PM Feb 3, 2013
Lawson - stick with your Engel. I have 2 - 1 is in my Commodore wagon - purchased it in Jul 1976 for $182.38 still have original receipt and warranty - has never been regassed just one visit to the repairman for a dry solder. Other one in my cruiser purchased about 3 years ago - dealer said it won't last as long as my original. Larry
biggles said
12:19 AM Feb 4, 2013
.. had my Engel for 4 years .. not a hiccup !
Jon
Lawson said
03:34 AM Feb 4, 2013
a BIG thanks for all the constructive info... Dennis
Cupie said
06:47 PM Feb 7, 2013
I have used an Engel for 13 years and for 10 of that as a constantly running bar fridge.
Only problems were lightning strike (Insurance job) & some surface rust due to careless handling. Resprayed and all good. It is a little bit noisy if outside an open window at night.
I think that I'd stay with what I know ... power consumption not an issue for me as I don't bush camp very often. The price difference spread over an expected life of 15 years or more is a non issue for me.
Daughter's Waco goes OK too but she does have issues with regulating the fridge freezer compartmentalisation.
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-- Edited by Santa on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 01:42:37 PM
santa if wanted to post spam wouldnt have mentioned 2 options
retired engineer and don't sell bugger all
there are the helpful the unhelpful and idiots on forums
-- Edited by Little Dog on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 01:29:01 PM
I've have had my Engel for at least 15 years without any problems, its now quiet noisy for a few hours after starting up after not being used for a while but still works fine, when it comes time to replace it which is the is the better fridge Engel or Waco ?
Dennis
In my humble opinion I prefer the Engel,the whole thing comes across as well built, well engineered and if you got 15 years out of your last one I wouldn't hesitate to stay with the brand.
With modern stuff I think a lot of it is good and the technology might be whizz bang however it seems that with computer design everything is as thin as possible or made to tolerances that will do. Not like the older stuff that was built to last and last.
I think the Engel still does that,not so happy with my Waeco,all plastic and not so robust.
Cheers
Trevor
to pay twice over the odds for a fridge is crazy
plenty of good stuff for 1/2 price with better compressor
Danfoss compressor
http://tinyurl.com/aq5tlzu
chinese special been good fridge
better than average insulation
good cabinet
http://tinyurl.com/b2wo58p
Engel may be expensive but they have a great reputation, friend of mine has an Engel over 20 years old and still going strong.
Very unusual first post, has all the hallmarks of spam.
IMHO smart move VT.
somebody hood winked you over the less power for engel. Ah over 24 hours nearly identical
Hi
Obviously another miricle fridge
Average power 40W, WHAT does that realy mean???
If it average 40W over 24HRS.it cannot be average current draw of 0.7Amps x 24hrs = 17Ahrs
Do not believe any claim as THAT to be a practical daily Amphr consumption!!!
40W for 24hr =80Ahrs
Usual daily consumption of these types of fridges can range from around 25Amphrs to 100Amp hrs dependig on: "
[1] Ambient temp around the fridge
[2]Thermostat setting
[3]Warm loadings
[4] condensor cooling
[5]being a chest type ,to a lessor extent, opening frequency & time.
Peter
no-one hoodwinked us - I read the specs provided with each fridge for the comparison
Waeco are plastic, if they are subjected to the sun the lid buckles & wont seal. The touch control panel that is mounted at the top also distorts & this leads to the unit changing temps, switches from fridge to freeze or any where in between as well as off. Dont own one but have seen this happen.
JC.
I've had my Engels 10 yrs no worries and my Waco 5 years no repairs on th Engels but $100 repair on my Waeco but both are doing their job
Lawson - stick with your Engel. I have 2 - 1 is in my Commodore wagon - purchased it in Jul 1976 for $182.38 still have original receipt and warranty - has never been regassed just one visit to the repairman for a dry solder. Other one in my cruiser purchased about 3 years ago - dealer said it won't last as long as my original. Larry
.. had my Engel for 4 years .. not a hiccup !
Jon
Dennis
I have used an Engel for 13 years and for 10 of that as a constantly running bar fridge.
Only problems were lightning strike (Insurance job) & some surface rust due to careless handling. Resprayed and all good. It is a little bit noisy if outside an open window at night.
I think that I'd stay with what I know ... power consumption not an issue for me as I don't bush camp very often. The price difference spread over an expected life of 15 years or more is a non issue for me.
Daughter's Waco goes OK too but she does have issues with regulating the fridge freezer compartmentalisation.