Re: Quick guidance on LP fridge
Posted: May 25th, 2020, 11:38 am
You are welcome, and thanks for the welcome back.
I just finished (to the 99% point) the installation of the Vitrifrigo 130 this morning and I'm pretty chuffed about it. I measured, and it is 4" less sticky-outy into the hallway than the original Concourse refrigerator body (plus that had big loop handles in addition).
We'll see how it performs, and if I like the size, but I most definitely like the more open entry hall, the extra ~24" x 24" counter space there (it's about 45" tall, so around bar height), and the open visual space above the counter. If it's a total bust I could change to the DP-150 but that would protrude an inch or two further into the hallway and be around 18" taller (but better/bigger freezer). I personally wouldn't go to the DP-2600 but that's because I don't need 8.x cubic feet (original was 6.x) and it would use more power and leave less open space. But I believe pdemarest did install that one.
I've been using a 50-liter portable compressor unit, so right now the 130 looks like a palace
If you go to Sure Marine on the web, they have a fantastic size comparison tool that includes many brands and you can sort it by any dimension (height, depth, etc.). They also have more information on size, freezer size, etc. once you go to their page for a specific model. They are also good folks if buying there is an option.
BG
PS: I would say the offerings from companies such as Isotherm and Novakool are comparable. What made me decide on Vitrifrigo was a combination of specific size/shape, and the external compressor (on the 130).
I just finished (to the 99% point) the installation of the Vitrifrigo 130 this morning and I'm pretty chuffed about it. I measured, and it is 4" less sticky-outy into the hallway than the original Concourse refrigerator body (plus that had big loop handles in addition).
We'll see how it performs, and if I like the size, but I most definitely like the more open entry hall, the extra ~24" x 24" counter space there (it's about 45" tall, so around bar height), and the open visual space above the counter. If it's a total bust I could change to the DP-150 but that would protrude an inch or two further into the hallway and be around 18" taller (but better/bigger freezer). I personally wouldn't go to the DP-2600 but that's because I don't need 8.x cubic feet (original was 6.x) and it would use more power and leave less open space. But I believe pdemarest did install that one.
I've been using a 50-liter portable compressor unit, so right now the 130 looks like a palace
If you go to Sure Marine on the web, they have a fantastic size comparison tool that includes many brands and you can sort it by any dimension (height, depth, etc.). They also have more information on size, freezer size, etc. once you go to their page for a specific model. They are also good folks if buying there is an option.
BG
PS: I would say the offerings from companies such as Isotherm and Novakool are comparable. What made me decide on Vitrifrigo was a combination of specific size/shape, and the external compressor (on the 130).