GBMUD Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 On ebay No connection to them other than I bought one. These seem to retail at closer to £500 where I have seen them. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streaky Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 My Mate Jason bought one of these for use on the UAE Desert Challenge before last week. It held up to 5 days of abuse in the back of his 90 and even accidently managed to freeze our chicken bits after half a day at half volume. That price is very good too. I don't think they have a patch on the Engals in terms of build quality but for that price you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 That's not a bad price at all. However I would still be tempted (and I was) to spend a bit extra and get an Engel from MPS. So that's cold beers for the trip up on friday then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Out of interest as far as my understanding goes the compressor in most of the various makes are all Danfoss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Waeco use Danfos, Engel use Sawafuji swing compressors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Waeco use Danfos, Engel use Sawafuji swing compressors. Ah, have they always used them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 I had the impression that they were all Danfoss too... I am no stranger to being wrong though. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 He's right you know I stand corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob90 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I looked into theese fridges, but opted for the slightly more expensive but beter built ENGAL and dont regret it one bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I have a Waeco and its performed flawlessly for years, they are incredibly efficient because they are only 2-way systems (240V and 12/24V) the ones that also use gas are horribly inefficient. Excellent build too, bulletproof imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thank God, a vote in favour! Either way, a keen price for a product billed as good quality. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for the link Chris, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSG Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have a Waeco and its performed flawlessly for years, they are incredibly efficient because they are only 2-way systems (240V and 12/24V) the ones that also use gas are horribly inefficient.Excellent build too, bulletproof imho. Agreed, I had one of the 3 way Waeco jobs and it was pants. Flogged it on eblag and bought an Engel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Agreed, I had one of the 3 way Waeco jobs and it was pants. Flogged it on eblag and bought an Engel. 3 way? You may as well compare chalk with fish; different refrigeration process entirely. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Oh yes... I too have a 12/240v WAECO and it has always performed well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Did anyone buy one of these? If so, you might be interested in this: Ebay link to cheap cooler cover. Needless to say, I just paid a whole lot more for one. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 If you didn't buy one of these you may be interested in one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlandy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have had a waeco cf40 for 3 years now - it has performed superbly and never missed a beat. I have run it on both mains when at home and also on 12v when out and about. I also have the thermal jacket with mine. freezes easily from the 12v supply in a 30 degree ambient Been abused by the kids, sat on, dropped etc..... and still unmarked highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streaky Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 We use our Engals nearly every weekend when out desert camping. The regular ice boxes are okay for drinks but they splish splosh melted ice water all over the insides of the truck and you can't store perishables in ice cold water.... soggy sarnies are cr@p. (unless you store everything else in multiple Zip-Lok bags) I invested in one of the 40lt Engals having had a 32lt for the past twelve years and then one of the TwoZone additional fridge compartments to increase storage upto 60lts. Both the fridge and the TwoZone have the insulated thermal jackets to reduce compressor cycling times and also to protect your expensive investment from knocks. The Two Zone is excellent for keeping drinks, whilst the larger bottom compartment is better suited for perishable foods that don't need accessing every day. If you're looking for an Engal I would definatly reccomend you buy the lid latch that stops it sliding to the side every time you open it! They cost a few quid each and I needed two for my Fridge set-up....Cols110 bought then back from Oz last week for me. Me and my mates use both the Engal and the Waecos.... both seem to work fine in our climate...but I'd wager the Engal keeps on going long after the Waeco has packed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 The waeco isnt a bad bang for the bucks , the Engel is a bit better when it starts to get hot 40+C , but I sold mine and got a SupaKool, made in Oz and outperforms the Engel, twin compressor, and fan forced cooling in the box , had it freezing in 46 ambient . The best thing is cools the beer down real quick JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just been pointed out that that Engle from MPS is plus VAT, so it's not the good deal I thought it was. They used to advertise inc VAT, certainly did when I bought mine from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 I thought yours was from a car boot sale? The Waeco ones that MPS are selling are inclusive of VAT - for some reason... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I thought yours was from a car boot sale? MPS via eblag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Must have been someone else. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPS4X4 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just been pointed out that that Engle from MPS is plus VAT, so it's not the good deal I thought it was. They used to advertise inc VAT, certainly did when I bought mine from them. I have watched this topic with interest and would just like to mention that Engel use the Sawafuji compressor, most other compressor fridges use the Danfoss compressor. I give 3 year warranty now with all Engel chest fridges Waeco only 1 year. I have listed this last fridge + vat to reduce ebay's high commission charges. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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