Koolatron Kool Kaddy Thermoelectric Cooler
by Koolatron
Our Price: $135.71
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Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KoolatronBrand: Koolatron
Model: P75
Product features:
- The large capacity is ideal for long trips, car cooler
- NO ICE required works as 12v compact cooler.
- Falls under 12v dc appliance as Car coolers.
- 12v fridge take any place you go, cooler on wheels.
- 12 Volts DC Cooler ideal for long trips.
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Koolatron Kool Kaddy Thermoelectric Cooler
Customer Review: As good as a thermoelectric cooler can be
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had my Kool Kaddy for a couple of years now. I've always wanted an iceless cooler. I basically like it, but there are a couple of things you need to be aware of. I also have an Engel MT45 fridge and an Igloo marine cooler. They all have their place and I like them all. The Engel definitely outperforms them all but its $$$. Thus why a thermoelectric cooler can be a good choice. The issues are price, weight, temperature control and efficiency (current draw). Refrigeration style (Engel) is way more efficient and has temperature set point but also way more costly and heavier.
The thermoelectric coolers cool down an amount from the ambient....typically 35 to 40 degrees F. So if you're traveling in your air-conditioned car you should get down to 40 degrees or so. Just keep it out of the sun. They do take a couple of hours to get there depending on how cool your food was when you put it in. I have the AC-DC converter so I plug mine in at home while I'm packing to pre cool it.
The biggest issue with the thermoelectric cooler is the current draw....typically 3.2 amps @12V. If your traveling, then this type of cooler works great and 3.2 amps is no big deal for your alternator. And if staying in motels, you just take your cooler inside with your 12v adapter. If you are camping where the car isn't going to be driven, then you shouldn't leave it plugged in for more than overnight as you'll chance draining your car battery the next time you go to start the car. Sometimes I take a milk jug frozen with water to supplement the cooler for times when I have to leave it off when car isn't being driven. I also take jumper cables as I've left it on too long and the car wouldn't start and had to beg for a jump. Just beware of amp-hours being consumed when car engine is off.
The real pluses are that its a fairly light cooler (similar to regular ice coolers) and you don't have to feed it with ice all the time and you don't have water sloshing around in the bottom. It's also a fairly inexpensive cooler.
The cons are that its somewhat power hungry as thermoelectric technology isn't the most efficient. Also you have limited control with what temperature its at.....but so is the same problem when using ice. I have a thermometer in mine and so can periodically monitor the temperature. I think these thermoelectric coolers do a pretty good job. I've found the cooler works best if not 100% filled to the point that the fan area is somewhat blocked.
Description of Koolatron Kool Kaddy Thermoelectric Cooler
Ideal for long trips, big families and tailgate parties, the Koolatron(tm) Auto Kaddy uses thermoelectric cooling power from your vehicle's 12-volt outlet to keep your food and drinks cold -- no ice required. A long-life brushless motor and internal air circulation allows for even temperature distribution. The kaddy can be used vertically or horizontally and includes an internal shelf/divider.Kitchen and Housewares
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