Can anyone tell me the main differences between a Waeco TC-35FL and a Waeco CDF-35? They are the same capacity (35 litres) but the CDF-35 is nearly twice the price. It is listed as a fridge/freezer whereas the TC-35FL is a cooler and heater and it is larger.
Also does anyone have any idea of the power draw of the units in Amp Hours/day? Or, relatively, which one uses less power when in the same conditions?
I'm thinking of running the fridge off a 105AH AGM battery and using a solar panel when camped for periods of up to a week, and charging the battery off the car when driving.
DeBe said
03:36 PM Sep 28, 2014
The TC-35FL is a peltier device type cooler, very poor in performance & they are power hungry. Any amb temperature above 30degC the internal goes up. Having had those type of fridges before I would advise don't go there. Buy the compressor one CDF-35, you wont look back.
MaryJane said
03:58 PM Sep 28, 2014
Current consumption: 0.75 Ah/h at +20°C ambient temperature,
1.13 Ah/h at +32°C ambient temperature,
both at +5°C interior temperature
That's on the CDF35. I've got the 25l compressor fridge/freezer, it's great.
Cheers,
MJ
Loki said
04:46 PM Sep 28, 2014
Wow! That was quick! Thanks for the information, it looks like the CDF-35 is the go.
S....Cheap are having a big sale for members on Tues 6-8pm and offer 25% off, so I'll be sure to be there!
Again, Thanks!
solo nomad said
08:01 PM Sep 28, 2014
i have a cdf35
just be aware that the element stops well short of the top
anything in this area will not freeze...............hence wasted space
mine is ok but would not buy one again
i hope this helps
Hi,
Can anyone tell me the main differences between a Waeco TC-35FL and a Waeco CDF-35? They are the same capacity (35 litres) but the CDF-35 is nearly twice the price. It is listed as a fridge/freezer whereas the TC-35FL is a cooler and heater and it is larger.
Also does anyone have any idea of the power draw of the units in Amp Hours/day? Or, relatively, which one uses less power when in the same conditions?
I'm thinking of running the fridge off a 105AH AGM battery and using a solar panel when camped for periods of up to a week, and charging the battery off the car when driving.
The TC-35FL is a peltier device type cooler, very poor in performance & they are power hungry. Any amb temperature above 30degC the internal goes up. Having had those type of fridges before I would advise don't go there. Buy the compressor one CDF-35, you wont look back.
1.13 Ah/h at +32°C ambient temperature,
both at +5°C interior temperature
That's on the CDF35. I've got the 25l compressor fridge/freezer, it's great.
Cheers,
MJ
S....Cheap are having a big sale for members on Tues 6-8pm and offer 25% off, so I'll be sure to be there!
Again, Thanks!
just be aware that the element stops well short of the top
anything in this area will not freeze...............hence wasted space
mine is ok but would not buy one again
i hope this helps
cheers