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Guidebook Cooler seleCtion
Which coolbox do you need?
≥ system Comparison
≥ FunCtionality
≥ requirements
≥ perFormanCe data
≥ operating Costs Compressor technology Absorption technology Thermoelectrics
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contents Criteria to Consider when seleCting the “right” Cooler
There’s a wide and diverse range of coolers on offer for leisure and travel activities. To find out which product suits you, your vehicle
and your holiday plans you should ask yourself a few questions before you buy and also have some technical knowledge. This is
provided by our brochure, which will safely guide you to making a good decision. If you want to put your decision into action right
now, check the last pages for the complete range of Dometic and WAECO leisure coolers.
Here are the questions you should ask yourself:
1. Which “mobile” cooling technologies are available?
2. Where is my travel destination?
3. What level of cooling performance do I expect?
4. Which energy source do I want to use?
5. What about energy consumption?
6. Does it bother me if the cooler makes noise?
7. What size should the cooler be?
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Here are the tags most commonly used for mobile cooling by Dometic WAECO. They will allow you to identify all
the basic features of a cooling appliance at first glance.
Cooling performance (or temperature range)
Cooling and heating
DC/AC option
For mains operation (230 volts AC)
For operation on 12 or 24 volts DC
Powered by gas
Suitable for solar operation
Absolutely silent
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1. three coolinG systems For mobile appliCations
1. AbsOrpTIOn COOlIngA concentrated ammonia solution is heated in a boiler and expelled as vapour. The pressurised ammonia gas is then liquefied in a condenser. supplied with hydrogen, it evaporates and in the process extracts heat from the storage container. The ammonia gas then enters the absorber where it is reabsorbed in a weak solution of ammonia. Finally, the saturated solution flows back to the boiler where the whole cycle starts again.
2. ThErmOElECTrIC TEChnOlOgyThe thermoelectric principle was discovered by J. C. A. peltier, which is why the temperature generating parts of thermoelectric systems are referred to as peltier elements. Thermoelectrics are based on the fact that cold or heat energy (depending on the polarity) is generated when a DC current is conducted between different types of metal. The heating or cooling capacity is further enhanced by heat exchangers and air fans. Ideal for low and medium cooling volumes.
3. COmprEssOr TEChnOlOgyCompressor units operate using a refrigerant that changes from liquid to gaseous state in the evaporator. The evaporation extracts heat from the interior of the cooling unit – the temperature drops. The compressor draws in the refrigerant, compresses it and passes it on to the condenser. here, the absorbed heat is released to the atmosphere. The refrigerant liquefies again and flows to the evaporator, where the cycle begins again.
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Dometic WAECO employs three different types of cooling technology to keep things fresh when travelling. Each one has its benefits and
specific characteristics that make it ideal for certain uses. here’s a brief overview of how they work.
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Any distinguishing features? Lots of them!Each of the three cooling technologies described maintains a strong position in the leisure market. still, none of them can do everything.
Whether you are best served with an absorption or compressor unit will depend on how and where you intend to use your cooling
appliance. you should therefore carefully compare the systems before you make your decision.
1. Absorption coolers
≥ gas-powered cooling independent of electricity
≥ Three way cooling - gas, 12 volts DC or 230 volts AC
≥ silent operation
≥ Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature
2. Thermoelectric coolers
≥ 12 / 24 / 230 Volt
≥ Independent of inclination
≥ lightweight and low-cost
≥ Cooling performance depending on the ambient temperature
3. Compressor coolers
≥ Excellent cooling performance even at extreme ambient temperatures
≥ refrigeration and deep-freezing
≥ 12 / 24 / 100 – 240 volts
≥ low power consumption – suitable for solar operation
≥ battery protection
≥ Quiet operation with little vibration
≥ Independent of inclination
Our TiPActually, we bought the WAECO CoolFreeze CF 50 compressor cooler for our holiday travels, because it stays freezing cold even in soaring heat. now we have discovered just how useful it is for barbecuing at home. simply plug it into the mains and you have an excel-lent on-site fridge for meat and drinks.
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Type of cooler Outside temperature interior temperature achieved
1. Absorption technology (CombiCool rC 1200 Egp) 40°C 15°C Up to 25°C below ambient temperature
2. Thermoelectric (TropiCool TC 21Fl) Up to 30°C below ambient temperature 40°C 10°C
Thermoelectric / Compressor technology (CoolFun CK 40D hybrid)
Thermoelectric: Up to 20°C below ambient temperature 40°C 20°C Compressor technology 40°C Preset temperature Temperature range: +10°C to –15°C
3. Compressor technology (CoolFreeze CF 40) 40°C Preset temperature Temperature range: +10°C to –18°C
2. Where do you intend to travel? temperature Conditions at your holiday destination
If you love the Far north or like spending your holidays in germany or one of its neighbouring countries, you will challenge your cooling
appliance less than if you prefer the sunny south. A fact to consider in this context is that the cooling performance of thermoelectric and
absorption coolers depends on the ambient temperature. Compressor boxes will always provide powerful cooling, regardless of the out-
side temperature, and they can even be used for deep-freezing. If you have daytime temperatures of 40°C and more, as is the case in
spain, greece or Croatia, thermoelectric appliances won’t give satisfactory cooling results. you may be better off with an absorption
cooler – depending on where you place it. A compressor unit would be better for use in hotter regions.
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pick a coolbox to match the ambient temperature. It is an important aspect to consider when you decide whether it has to be a high-
capacity absorption cooler, a lightweight thermoelectric unit or a compressor box with cooling power independent of the ambient
temperature.
TwO COOLing SySTemS in One bOx
Ingenious technology for even more versatile use: the WAECO CoolFun CK 40D
hybrid incorporates a high-performance compressor as well as a thermoelectric
unit. In compressor mode (230 volts) it provides refrigeration and deep-freezing
up to –15°C, regardless of the temperature outside. The integrated thermoelectric
system fills in when the cooler is used in the vehicle. Connected to the 12-volt
battery it cools food and drinks up to 20°C below the ambient temperature
while driving. It is the ideal awning fridge – and just as great for your home or
garden party.
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Deep-freezing only with a
compressor!
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Cooling technology
Absorption technology refrigeration depending on the ambient temperature
Ice cubes on the evaporator
Thermoelectric technology refrigeration depending on the ambient temperature
Compressor technology refrigeration and deep-freezing from +10°C to –18°C
3. What level of coolinG performance do you need? Cooler, reFrigerator or deep Freeze?
Are you the “day trip” type who wants a cooler for fruit and beverage bottles? Or do you travel for several weeks on your holiday
and would like to have frozen food on board? If the former is true, an inexpensive thermoelectric box will do. The latter calls for a
compressor cooler.
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Compressor coolers from WAECO are energy-saving and offer the benefit of integrated battery
protection. This puts you on the safe side when the unit is powered via the vehicle battery. solar
operation is another asset. Compressor coolers will also work with solar power – something you
should use if you frequently travel to the sunny south.
4. Which enerGy source do you Want to use? From battery power to gas operation
Will it be enough for you to run your cooler “only” from the 12- or 24-volt vehicle battery? Do you want a mains option (230 volts) as well?
Or are you one of those camping enthusiasts who prefer cooking with gas? The Dometic WAECO range offers cooling appliances for all
of these energy sources – compressor units can even be run with solar power. When gas operation is a priority, there’s only one choice
for you: absorption cooling.
energy source
Absorption technology 12 volts / 230 volts / gas
Thermoelectric technology 12 volts / 24 volts / 230 volts
Compressor technology 12 volts / 24 volts / 100 – 240 volts
energy source wherever you go
Integrated cradle for a gas cartridge for the
CombiCool rC 1205 gC absorption cooler.
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*22% average running time at 32°C ambient temperature and 5°C inside the unit
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5. What about enerGy consumption? dealing with limited energy resourCes
In mobile applications electrical devices are mostly supplied from “limited energy sources”. That means energy consumption is a crucial
factor to consider. The table below tells you how to calculate the consumption of specific cooling appliances. It becomes obvious that
longer periods of use (e.g. more than 2 days) call for the energy-efficient compressor technology. The owners of an absorption unit have
an alternative, though: gas operation.
Cooling technology Formula example Amperage
Absorption technology
CombiCool rC 1200 Egp power input : voltage 85 watts : 12 volts = 7 Ah / h, 168 Ah / day
Thermoelectric technology
CoolFun CX 30 power input : voltage 47 watts : 12 volts = 3,92 Ah / h, 94 Ah / day
Compressor technology
CoolFreeze CFX 40 Current draw x average
running time* (48 W : 12 V = ca. 3,75 A) 3,75 A x 22% ‹ 1 Ah / h, ‹ 24 Ah / day
requirements for cooling appliances: energy consumption labelling
Coolers which are predominantly run on the mains are subject to the Eco Design directive for determining
the energy efficiency class. Absorption coolers are exempt as they can also be operated with gas.
De pending on the cooling technology, mobile cooling appliances can use two different measuring techniques.
Thermoelectric coolers cool down to a interior temperature of 17°C at an ambient temperature of 25°C. The
power consumption required for this is represented by the energy efficiency. The WAECO thermo electric
coolers all consistently reach A++.
Compressor-powered coolers are classified with an ambient temperature of 25°C and an interior
temperature of 5°C. The models in the WAECO CFX series here with the A++ energy efficiency class
achieve top rates which have never been matched in the area of mobile compressor coolers.
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6. hoW much “noise” is acceptable? diFFerent noise emission levels
The noise emission of a cooling appliance is less of an issue while driving. Things are different though when you are sharing the room with
it at the campsite, or when you sleep next to it. If you want to place your cooler in the awning – as most camping enthusiasts would – you
are best served with an absorption appliance, because this cooling technology is absolutely silent. you can just as well opt for a
compressor unit if you don’t bother that the compressor will occasionally turn on.
Cooling technology noise emission
Absorption technology Absolutely silent
Thermoelectric technology Continuous fan noise
Compressor technology Occasional, quiet running noise of the compressor
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7. What size should your cooler be? we have models in all shapes and sizes
naturally, we can supply any size of cooler you want. you should bear in mind, though, that the larger the
cooling compartment, the more energy will be consumed. Also, a jumbo-size cooler weighs more and is more
difficult to store than a 20-litre compact model.
but then, a family of five camping enthusiasts would not be served well with a compact solution – 40 litres
cooling capacity is the least they should have. To cut a long story short, the cooling appliance of your choice should fit like a glove. It should
be just the right size to match yourself, your plans, the number of travel mates, and, of course, the space available to store it.
Cooling technology Capacities available in the Dometic wAeCO range
Absorption technology 31 – 40 litres
Thermoelectric technology 7 – 33 litres
Compressor technology 10.5 – 105 litres
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“Take two“ – that’s what we do. For day outings and spontaneous picnics we bought the
thermoelectric WAECO TropiCool TC 21Fl. We fill it with drinks and sandwiches in the morning –
and it’s empty in the evening. I also take it when I’m travelling for work. For holiday journeys we
invested in a WAECO CoolFreeze CFX 50. The unit fits neatly into the storage
compartment of our motorhome, and we also use it for occasional boat trips. The overriding
factor for buying it was its incredible performance that is typical of a compressor cooler.
The sun is burning hot and it still stays freezing cold.
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electronic accessories For portable Coolers
wAeCO CoolPower ePS 817
mains adapter for hassle-free connection of thermoelectric 12-volt
cooling appliances to the 230-volt mains.
wAeCO CoolPower ePS 100
mains adapter for hassle-free connection of 12- / 24-volt cooling
appliances to the 230-volt mains. suitable for WAECO CoolFreeze
CDF coolers.
mains connection for thermoelectric and compressor coolers
Do you have a portable cooler with a 12-volt or 12/24-volt connection, or are you planning to buy one? Then you will always have the
option to run it from the mains too. With the matching WAECO Coolpower mains adapter you can use it on a mains socket at home, in the
hotel, or in your holiday home. That will give you a much wider range of possibilities.
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ref. no. 9105304047 9105304048 9105304049 9105304050
Storage volume (l, approx.) incl. for fresh food (l)
32 4,5
38 7,0
46 8,5
60 13,0
Connections 12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC
12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC
12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC
12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC
Current consumption (Ah/h) at +20°C
+32°C ambient temperature,
both at +5°C interior temperature
0,32 0,60
0,36 0,64
0,38 0,68
0,42 0,76
Temperature range Cooling +10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –22 °C
weight (kg, approx.) 17,5 18,5 20,4 22,3
Test marks TÜV/gs, e-certified (Automotive EmC Directive)
wAeCO CoolFreeze CFx 35 Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFreeze CFx 40 Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFreeze CFx 50 Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFreeze CFx 65 Compressor cooler
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9105304051 9105303248 9105303102
53 13,0 + 17,0 (freezer compartment)
79 7
105 13
12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC
12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC
12 / 24 volts DC 100 – 240 volts AC
0,42 0,76
0,65 1,19
0,76 1,35
+10 °C to –22 °C +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C
23,2 31 33
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new! wAeCO CoolFreeze CFx 65 DZ Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFreeze CF 110 Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFreeze CF 80 Compressor cooler
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ref. no. 9105100007 9105303455 9105100002 9105100003
gross capacity (l, approx.) incl. for fresh food (l)
10,5 15 18 21,5 4
Connections 12 / 24 volts DC 12 / 24 volts DC 12 / 24 volts DC 12 / 24 volts DC
Current consumption (Ah/h) at +20 °C
+32 °C ambient temperature,
both at +5°C interior temperature
0,29 0,61
0,21 0,44
0,38 0,64
0,44 0,67
Temperature range Cooling +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C +10 °C to –18 °C
weight (kg, approx.) 8,8 11,5 11,5 12,5
Test marks e-certified (Automotive EmC Directive)
TÜV/gs, e-certified (Automotive EmC Directive)
wAeCO CoolFreeze CDF 11 Compressor cooler
new! wAeCO CoolFreeze CDF 16 Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFreeze CDF 18 Compressor cooler
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wAeCO CoolFreeze CDF 25 Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFun CK 40D Compressor cooler
wAeCO CoolFun CK 40D Hybrid Thermoelectric / compressor cooler
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ref. no. 9105202809 (50 mbar) 9105202812 (30 mbar*)
9105200001 (50 mbar) 9105200021 (30 mbar*)
9105202819 (50 mbar) 9105202823 (30 mbar*)
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gross capacity (l, approx.) 40 31 40 40
Connections 12 volts DC / 230 volts AC lpg
12 volts DC / 230 volts AC lpg
12 volts DC / 230 volts AC lpg
12 volts DC / 230 volts AC lpg
Consumption 12 volts DC (watts) 24 volts DC (watts) 230 volts AC (watts) gas (g/h)
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Temperature range Cooling below ambient temperature (°C, approx.)
max. 30 max. 30 max. 25 max. 25
Heating (°C, approx.) — — — —
weight (kg, approx.) 14 16 16 16
Test marks Certified to European gas Appliance Directive 90/396/EEC
* with hose, only permitted for use on a gas socket (coupling)
Dometic CombiCool rC 2200 egP Absorption cooler
Dometic CombiCool rC 1200 egP Absorption cooler
Dometic CombiCool rC 1600 egP Absorption cooler
Dometic CombiCool rC 1205 gC Absorption cooler
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wAeCO TropiCool TC 07 Thermoelectric cooler
wAeCO TropiCool TC 21FL Thermoelectric cooler
new! wAeCO CoolFun Cx 30 Thermoelectric cooler
wAeCO TropiCool TC 14FL Thermoelectric cooler
wAeCO TropiCool TC 35FL Thermoelectric cooler
wAeCO CoolFun S 28DC Thermoelectric cooler
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