This youtube review speaks really highly of the new cooler, especially in 100F Arizona weather. The better insulation seems to make a difference. Leaning very strongly towards it. Would love to get it as part of the groupbuy!
@11:40: 1.1kWh (subtract 30% for DC power) over 24 hours on Max, compressor ran 42% of the time. Held 5F in 100F Arizona weather.
@12:40 850Wh (subtract 30% for DC power) over 24 hours on Eco, compressor ran 41% of the time. Temp went up to 11F in 99F outside temp.
@ 15:14 330Wh AC (227Wh DC, 18.5 Ah @ 12V) and lowered temp from 39F to 30F in Eco mode, compressor ran 40% of the time, in 101F !!!
I don't know how this compares to the VLC65 but from the video, I gather the insulation on this cooler is a new development.
These results are good enough for me! Too bad we missed the $299 deal.
(Also amazing how much energy AC-to-DC conversion wastes)
@11:40: 1.1kWh (subtract 30% for DC power) over 24 hours on Max, compressor ran 42% of the time. Held 5F in 100F Arizona weather.
@12:40 850Wh (subtract 30% for DC power) over 24 hours on Eco, compressor ran 41% of the time. Temp went up to 11F in 99F outside temp.
@ 15:14 330Wh AC (227Wh DC, 18.5 Ah @ 12V) and lowered temp from 39F to 30F in Eco mode, compressor ran 40% of the time, in 101F !!!
I don't know how this compares to the VLC65 but from the video, I gather the insulation on this cooler is a new development.
These results are good enough for me! Too bad we missed the $299 deal.
(Also amazing how much energy AC-to-DC conversion wastes)
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