Open Source Peltier Refrigerator: Difference between revisions

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:*10x - [http://lifehacker.com/5334245/convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-super-efficient-refrigerator]
:*10x - [http://lifehacker.com/5334245/convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-super-efficient-refrigerator]
:*'''12x + easy part list''' - [https://johnlvs2run.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/chest-fridge-conversion/]
:*'''12x + easy part list''' - [https://johnlvs2run.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/chest-fridge-conversion/]
*Insulation approaches max quickly after 2" of thickness for foam - see graph at bottom of - [http://www.iowafoam.com/benefits.html]


=OS Projects=
=OS Projects=
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=Super Efficient (Not Peltier)=
=Super Efficient (Not Peltier)=
*Sundanzer - $1020 for 5.8 cu ft - Danfoss DC compressor - 4" insulation - [http://www.backwoodssolar.com/sundanzer-5-8cf-refrigerator]
*Sundanzer - $1020 for 5.8 cu ft - Danfoss DC compressor - 4" insulation - [http://www.backwoodssolar.com/sundanzer-5-8cf-refrigerator]
:*Power draw - 185 Whr per day
:*Compare to 7 cu ft conversion abobe - 8 watt average - or 192 Whr per day. Same performance, about 1/5 the price.
=Links=
*How to build a big walk-in freezer - [http://smithmeadows.com/farm/how-to-build-a-walk-in-freezer/]. Uses 4" of insulation. By Forrest Pritchard.

Latest revision as of 06:25, 28 April 2016

Introduction

  • 4x less efficient than compression-based refrigerators, but may be worth it for reasons of higher simplicity or where DC only is available - [1]
  • DOE publication evaluating refrigeration types - [2]
  • This is made up for by using a chest-style refrigerator. How many times more efficient is a top opening vs front opening fridge?
  • 10-20x - [3]
  • 10x - [4]
  • 12x + easy part list - [5]
  • Insulation approaches max quickly after 2" of thickness for foam - see graph at bottom of - [6]

OS Projects

Commercial

  • $600, 60W, 1.7 cu ft, 12v - [8]
  • 1.7 cu ft, $200 - [9]

Super Efficient (Not Peltier)

  • Sundanzer - $1020 for 5.8 cu ft - Danfoss DC compressor - 4" insulation - [10]
  • Power draw - 185 Whr per day
  • Compare to 7 cu ft conversion abobe - 8 watt average - or 192 Whr per day. Same performance, about 1/5 the price.

Links

  • How to build a big walk-in freezer - [11]. Uses 4" of insulation. By Forrest Pritchard.