Can this unit be set cold enough to produce ice (for short periods of time)? If so, at what maximum ambient temperature/altitude?
275117
No, it t won't make ice or even keep it frozen. It gets coltdest on AC under 5000' altitude. It has to be kept level. But it's still is a refrigerator, not a freezer.
275118
Absolutely not. I would send it back if I could. No consistency in it. We live 4200 elevation and have been testing this unit in the house where it does cool. It doesn't stay cold when we take it camping.
275119
i just used 2 of these during a 9 day camping trip in the high desert of nevada. i had both on propane. i put beverages and bags of ice in it. the bags of ice last 4 days, compared to 1 day of regular coolers. some the water in the cooler closest to the element froze solid. elevation 4000ft. temp 95-100 day, 40's st night. i would not rely on this to "make" ice. but great for storing/maintaining ice.
275120
on 110v ac it does get below 32f over night. On 12v dc around 40f - propane 35 - 40f must stay closed ' dont keep opening it every 5 min etc " takes a while to recover cold . altitude dont know thk theres a kit for that.
275121
With AC it did produce some ice. Propane did go below 40F once we got the propane system going. See my comments on getting the propane system going properly. This was all tested in San Francisco altitude. You'll have to check what elevation SF sits on. We've also bought extra propane regulator with hose, as elevation above 6000 or 7000 ft requires 9"wc which enclosed regulator is set at 11"wc. Some users have no problem with regulator set at 11"wc, but because we are traveling thru Sequoia National Park,Grand Canyon, Zion NP and Bryce Canyon, we did not want to take a chance. Hope this helps. With AC it did produce some ice. Propane did go below 40F once we got the propane system going. See my comments on getting the propane system going properly. This was all tested in San Francisco altitude. You'll have to check what elevation SF sits on. We've also bought extra propane regulator with hose, as elevation above 6000 or 7000 ft requires 9"wc which enclosed regulator is set at 11"wc. Some users have no problem with regulator set at 11"wc, but because we are traveling thru Sequoia National Park,Grand Canyon, Zion NP and Bryce Canyon, we did not want to take a chance.... » Read More With AC it did produce some ice. Propane did go below 40F once we got the propane system going. See my comments on getting the propane system going properly. This was all tested in San Francisco altitude. You'll have to check what elevation SF sits on. We've also bought extra propane regulator with hose, as elevation above 6000 or 7000 ft requires 9"wc which enclosed regulator is set at 11"wc. Some users have no problem with regulator set at 11"wc, but because we are traveling thru Sequoia National Park,Grand Canyon, Zion NP and Bryce Canyon, we did not want to take a chance. Hope this helps. « Show Less
314708
The temperature range on the unit is TOTALLY dependent on the ambient temperature. The key point is that the unit can only cool to a maximum differential (ambient to internal) of 35 degrees. So, if the ambient is 75 degrees, it could conceivably cool to 45 degrees. My unit has proven that actual case. However, if the ambient is 86 degrees, the unit will only cool to 51 degrees. I have also seen that condition with my unit.
2088121
The unit only keeps the small opening in the center ice free, not around the outer part of the unit. Did you put in water or on top of ice? It will not melt ice, in fact once the temperature gets to about 5 degrees for any length of time, the hole will freeze up.
1756602
yes you can do it but mine broke after some time; also it is not powerful enough when it is "really" cold.
758762
NO!! It will only get between 45-50 degrees. Just hot enought for it to melt ice. Sorry!
1832793
Yes... it needs to be able to take in air from outside. If you can't do that, you need a stand-alone water-cooled unit (try the Penguino).
563026
This unit is more for casual use of keeping beverages or food cool but not cold.I would not try to use it for medicine.It is not a refrigerator.It is limited to the ambient temp around it and the power supply.It pulls a lot of amps and will drain a battery pretty fast.It works best when the items are already cold.
308274
Mine has run at 60 degrees F with no problems. At temperatures below 64 it will go into periodic defrost mode which will prevent freeze-up. The operator's manual states that the unit will operate in temps down to 41 F. The manual says if the room temp remains below 41 F, the machine should be switched off.
1175610
I agree with M. Oliwa--the cooler is not meant to hold temps low enough for ice not to melt, though in a cold environment, it is, as M. Oliwa says, theoretically possible. Bottom line, don't count on this for storing ice, just for keeping food at refrigerator temps. And it works fine for that.
598219
It definitely works during warm weather, and I think it would work anytime if the solution you're using isn't too watered down, that it would freeze as soon as it hits the air. Great little machine!!
348366
I am confident the unit will be inoperative when temperatures drop below freezing. Try fencing, netting, or a system that generates lights and noise.
2160179
It has a motion sensor so, under ice, it may not work well. Not to mention it is not waterproof. If you mount it high near the top of the cooler, it will work very well.
1420472
Well I have three of these in a 900 square foot cabin at 4000 foot elevation, I don't expect to heat the house this way, it is about freeze protection while I am gone.Never had a freezing problem yet, and it has been below zero within the last few months
2231846
Our unit is in an air conditioned room kept at about 78 degrees. It keep a steady cold temp with no problems at a setting less than half way. If you were to put this in a hot garage, and set the temp setting colder, (like for your cold beer?), the unit would probably run most of the time. If the unit's size is Ok for you, it is worth giving a try, even if if lasts you a couple of years. We have a larger unit, an Amana 18ATM fridge-freezer combo in grey finish, in our garage here in Central Florida, and it has been doing well for 2 years now. Hope this helps.
1960162
sorry, I cannot see a temperature scale on it. however, if you really only want to use enough electricity to prevent freezing, this unit is not appropriate because it will be on much more than the minimum to do what you need. Suggest you look at greenhouse thermostat, which will control a heater to come on at any temperature down to freezing, and costs about $35 on eBay. It will control up to 10 Amps, which will be a heater of about 1200 Watts, more than you will need to prevent freezing. What do you do when the power goes off, or does it not? My solution would be to use a heat pipe to bring heat up from the earth below. You can make one with a length of copper pipe. Ask a friendly physicist to help sorry, I cannot see a temperature scale on it. however, if you really only want to use enough electricity to prevent freezing, this unit is not appropriate because it will be on much more than the minimum to do what you need. Suggest you look at greenhouse thermostat, which will control a heater to come on at any temperature down to freezing, and costs about $35 on eBay. It will control up to 10 Amps, which will be a heater of about 1200 Watts, more than you will need to prevent freezing. What do you do when the power goes off, or does it not? My solution would be to use a heat pipe to... » Read More sorry, I cannot see a temperature scale on it. however, if you really only want to use enough electricity to prevent freezing, this unit is not appropriate because it will be on much more than the minimum to do what you need. Suggest you look at greenhouse thermostat, which will control a heater to come on at any temperature down to freezing, and costs about $35 on eBay. It will control up to 10 Amps, which will be a heater of about 1200 Watts, more than you will need to prevent freezing. What do you do when the power goes off, or does it not? My solution would be to use a heat pipe to bring heat up from the earth below. You can make one with a length of copper pipe. Ask a friendly physicist to help « Show Less
399652
This is the wrong device for your needs. It has only one probe so you can't measure 2 temperatures. Also the lowest temperature it is rated for is 14 deg. F. so not suitable for freezer at all. It is really meant for measuring relative humidity.
2115133
Sorry, I don't think so. We are still testing ours. In the house it freezes somewhat with electricity, but we don't have much luck with it staying very cold outside in the heat. I think other people have said the same