I also ordered a VL45ProS back in November. Recently emailed them (support@icecofreezer.com) about the poor fitting lid. They asked for photos and a video if I could. I sent them photos and an explanation of the gasket issue. Just got a shipping confirmation so supposedly a new lid is on the way.
April 2022 rolling out now: check 1st post. 3 Models 25% so far. (2 Viewers)
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reddog90
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Nice work!
Thank you. I just received mine today after they shipped the wrong one initially. They were very helpful in fixing the issue. I thought mine was the old design but after seeing your pic, I believe yours is recessed, as where mine is flush. I have it at work however and will compare this pic tomorrow.
Does anyone have a pic of the updated seal? I just got my new doors and they are exactly the same as my current doors. The seal still sits flush with the door and can very easily be pressed in. Not sure how this creates a decent seal around that little lip.
I've been running my JP40 for over a year now and still loving it. No complaints here.
I have considered putting some sound dampener on the outside of the plastic shell just to add another layer of insulation. Since it is in the cover/bag, no one would really be able to tell and it seems like that might help the efficiency.
I have considered putting some sound dampener on the outside of the plastic shell just to add another layer of insulation. Since it is in the cover/bag, no one would really be able to tell and it seems like that might help the efficiency.
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Update: I am still without a phone, and my phone i've waited a month for shipped yesterday! Will be here sometime next week and i will try and get this thing going in time for Spring!
@CowboyTaco Hey boss do you want a price list for TacomaWorld too? I will be making a template where i can easily change the forum name/replace SharpeCat with CowboyTacoCat.
@CowboyTaco Hey boss do you want a price list for TacomaWorld too? I will be making a template where i can easily change the forum name/replace SharpeCat with CowboyTacoCat.
@SharpeCat Can you see if ICECO might include a deal on their battery pack?
250Wh Portable Backup Power Station For GO Series
Power Station For GOSeries Only ⚡[VOLTAGE AUTO-ADJUSTMENT] - The ICECO PB250WH will change its voltage with the consumption of electricity. When you use our ICECO GOSeries, the battery is in line with the load voltage of refrigerator until the power is exhausted. It will greatly increase the...
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reddog90
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Any update?
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I haven’t checked in a while, but the math works out something like this:@SharpeCat Can you see if ICECO might include a deal on their battery pack?
250Wh Portable Backup Power Station For GO Series
Power Station For GOSeries Only ⚡[VOLTAGE AUTO-ADJUSTMENT] - The ICECO PB250WH will change its voltage with the consumption of electricity. When you use our ICECO GOSeries, the battery is in line with the load voltage of refrigerator until the power is exhausted. It will greatly increase the...
Good deals for power banks (last I checked before global supply chain crisis), a good deal was about $1 per watt hour. The reason I didn’t suggest the power bank in previous deals is because I factored in 25% and it was still not as good as some of the other deals floating around ($1 per watt hour).
I will revisit the math for this group buy, as inflation and COVID can change a lot.
@reddog90 me and Lu spoke, and we are working on making sure we have a healthy stock as well as enough time to prepare. Remember how that last one started off very rocky?
So we are aiming for April. As you guys know, i hold everyone to their own honor if they feel they absolutely need one before then, and will do what I can if that’s the case. Please do not abuse it, and things will be easier for me if you can wait til April.
Lu needs time to stock up and I am in the middle of setting up my little 3D Print/future machine shop (my non profit manufacturing company) before I can dedicate adequate time to this.
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ICECO lowered their price on it significantly so already under $1wh. That’s why I’m hopping to piggyback a group buy discount
reddog90
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I can wait till april. Just need it before SAS in August.
I sent iceco an email regarding the updated gasket on the vl45pros lid. Their email response said "Hi, sorry that we actually have new lid, but most of our VL45ProS which in our warehouse are old lid. So, we could only ship you un-upgraded lid VL45ProS if you order now."
I also called while waiting for the email response. The lady on the phone said something along the lines of some condensation on the lid of the pro series is normal, but excess condensation is not and the insufficient gasket is what was causing this condensation. She made it sound like a vl45pros ordered now would ship with the new lid design. But if I experienced excess condensation, they would send me a replacement lid anyways.
Clear as mud.
reddog90
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I was just looking at the specs on a VL45ProS. Their website shows a power consumption of "0.269kw.h/24h (laboratory data)".
I was going to order a Goal Zero Yeti 1000 core to power this in both of my trucks. This model has a pack capacity of 983Wh (10.8V, 91Ah).
Do I have this math right:
.269kwh/24hr = .01121 kwh * 1000 = 11.21 w
983wh/11.21w = 87.69 hr/24hr = 3.65 days
I know there are many variables that go into this, just want to get an idea of the math on paper of how long this would last.
I was going to order a Goal Zero Yeti 1000 core to power this in both of my trucks. This model has a pack capacity of 983Wh (10.8V, 91Ah).
Do I have this math right:
.269kwh/24hr = .01121 kwh * 1000 = 11.21 w
983wh/11.21w = 87.69 hr/24hr = 3.65 days
I know there are many variables that go into this, just want to get an idea of the math on paper of how long this would last.
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That seems reasonable, and quite frankly I would trust their math over mine. I averaged 20w continuous while living out of my truck in North Carolina, so my 250wh Jackery lasted about 12 hours. Yours is 4 times the capacity and they tested it in a more controlled environment (less lid opening events, wind and etc). My fridge was literally on the dirt/grass for a while while I ran the Jackery tests. I would say those numbers are legit, but everyone’s mileage may vary as there are many variables like you said.
Most of the variables are in regards in the fridges surrounding environments; Arizona desert versus a garage in New Jersey is a night and day difference, to state the obvious. The other major variable is how often the fridge is opened; is someone grabbing a beer every minute, or are you taking things out for a few meals a day, with snacks/drinks occasionally?
Another variable is conversion efficiency, are you using DC to DC or using an adapter for AC power? My idle consumption with DC to DC was 1 watt, while compressor off. When I added adapter to the mix and swapped from DC to the Jackerys AC (110v) port, it averaged 7-11w idle, continuously.
Because of so many variables, what I tell people is simply the consumption when compressor is on versus when it is off.
For reference and to keep things simple, I will just reference DC numbers (and I am going from memory/it’s been a while):
When compressor is on and fully running, she used about 50watts continuous. When off she uses 1 watt.
She turns on and stays on until she’s 2-3 degrees below your set temp, then she turns off until it naturally climbs back up to 2-3 degrees above your set temp and cut back on to repeat this cycle. How much time she spends at 50watts versus 1 watt depends on how long it takes to warm up when compressor is off (extra insulation outside can help), and how long to cool down after it cuts on; Arizona desert vs New Jersey garage, lid opening events and etc.
Hope that helps!
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Good to know good to know! Thanks boss!ICECO lowered their price on it significantly so already under $1wh. That’s why I’m hopping to piggyback a group buy discount
Same with me. IceCo sent a replacement lid but it is exactly like the old one.
Reading one of the more recent posts it sounds like they still have a supply of the old ones that they send out thinking they are doing us a favor.
