I heard the Engineers 50 to 60 years ago were taught to build things that can last for at least 200 years unlike today. Products may look pretty but they break once it is out of the showroom store.
That was a great idea about putting the freezer in the back of a pickup truck and running it off the truck's electrical system. That would be a convenient way to transport a large amount of meat, or ice, or whatever that needs to stay frozen.
Jeff, love it! would like to get one. Would it work in a RV? How would one set it up with solar and all. I don't currently have solar but would love to find out more. Can you suggest how I would start? Were to start? This would be my first project. Really need help to understand been watch your RUclips and find it very informative now the time to take the jump and try it. What will I need to set this up? Were do I obtain it and how do I set it up? Thanks look forward to hearing back from you Barbara W.
+7 TRUMPETS PREPPER Yes it is. Wait till ya see the new timed solar tracker were getting. Works on time of day, not the sun. A 6 panel tracker and 12 panel tracker. Coming from the same guys that have the freezers.
+Missouri Wind and Solar Reviews I remember you saying something about those trackers to me a while back thats awesome cant wait to see them in action.
Thanks for the Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard about - Lammywalness Wise Solving Guide (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one off product for living off grid minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
This is a DC [powered freezer. It can run directly off the battery(ies). No need for an inverter and the associated wasted power. Even an efficient inverter will waste 10% + 20W self-consumption.
Going to take along time to to cool that. I put about 100# of peaches in mine and it ran for almost 2 days straight, and it was already half full of frozen food.
Sandy - with everything that is happening with supply chain, we just can't put pricing in a RUclips video that may be up for years. The best things to do: 1 - Email your questions to sales@windandsolar.com 2 - Call our sales team at 417-708-5359 3 - Attend a workshop - windandsolar.com/workshop/ We can get you pretty much any information you need through those channels!
I have one of these. Been running perfectly for almost 3 years, and averages 479WH/day when set to average 0*F. (More like 300-350 in winter, 600-70 in summer, as I don't keep my kitchen at a constant temperature). It is 44" wide and 32" front to back, including the hinges (needs another couple of inches above and behind for lid clearance). To open the lid all the way requires about 65" of headroom. With the space required for proper cooling, figure on needing a space of at least 50" x 34" x 65".
Have u guys tried ECOSOLARCOOL?? Far more efficient, and their freezers have two different cabinets, and the cool thing about that is that you can use both for freezing, both as a fridge, or one and one...
how does the watt hr usage compare to tier 3 cee fridges? i understand that actual power consumption varies by many factors, but seeing as how the chest obviously has more pros in usage, im curious about raw power draw and how that translates to someone just wanting to save on power. i mean for home use that will probly still want a fridge and freezer as well.
what I would like to see made is a unit like that but with a small apartment frigerator on top of half of it so the small frigerator opens up like a regular frigerator but the air cold air comes in from the bottom from the freezer and the other part of the freezer has a lid that comes up and you reach down and you can grab things out of it and you can also reach down underneath the fridgerator from the freezer side to retrieve things and so the whole unit freezer and refrigerator runs off the 12 volt DC but the freezing unit or cooling unit is in the freezer and through louvers that allow the cold air to come up into the refrigerator The Dandy idea
There is no such thing as watts per hour. If you hear anybody saying that you know they don't know what they're talking about. Watts is a measure of rate, or power. Kind of like horsepower. A Watthour Is a quantity. Kind of like a gallon. Since you can't pour electricity into a bucket, you measure the rate along with time in order to get a quantity.
MissouriWindandSolar Now that is just too real. 1 150 watt solar panel could run it with all of the losses involved and a mostly sunny day. This I like greatly. :)
It has a variable speed compressor. Startup is around 45-50W. When I first installed this it spooled up to around 120-140W because the interior was almost 80*F. As it cools it uses less power. Once the temperature has stabilized (around 0*F for my use as a deep freezer) it comes on around 45-50W, spools up to around 85-95W after about a minute, then settles around 65W until it shuts off. Mine averages just a hair under 20W, or 479wh/day. I've read the new models (8 cu ft) are slightly more efficient.
@dbcrn859 That is unreal and begs me to ask why are the name brand stuff so highly inefficent in comparison? Collusion with the electrical companies or made for 25 cents and sold for 2500 USD?
@@thebeststooge The usual AC mains powered freezers are made to be able to run on inconsistent power, sometimes as low as 85-90V in areas with substandard infrastructure. They are more efficient at lower voltages, but have to be able to run at higher voltages too. Also made as cheaply as possible (of course) because of PROFIT and most people only look at the retail price and can't be bothered (or simply don't even know how) to "do the math" on what it will cost in the long run. Build cheap, sell cheap, sell more when they break, fill up the landfills :(
From what I have seen, everything the Amish build is quality. They make things to last a long time. And many people do not realize that many Amish use solar and wind power and things like freezers. They just have rules against being connected to the electrical grid.
Oh! Jeff if only I had that fridge a few years ago. would have food for months. `Will it work form just a small battery bank and say one of your wind turbines?
Hi! Thanks for watching. We have these for sale on our website. I've copied the link mwands.com/solar-dc-freezer. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Anybody own one of these or similar and have run it as refrigerator for a number of days and figured out the average watts per day consumed? I saw one engel 40L (1.5 CU FT) video that hinted at 250W per day DC but I am looking for a more accurate number. Prefer measurements in 85-90 degree ambient. Thanks.
85-90F ambient temperature will use quite a bit more power, as lab testing conditions are more like 70F. This has a variable speed compressor. Startup is around 45-50W. When I first installed this it spooled up to around 120-140W because the interior was almost 80*F. As it cools it uses less power. Once the temperature has stabilized (around 0*F for my use as a deep freezer) it comes on around 45-50W, spools up to around 85-95W after about a minute, then settles around 65W until it shuts off. Mine averages just a hair under 20W, or 479wh/day. I've read the new models (8 cu ft) are slightly more efficient.
So do I check the Amish web site to buy one ? How do I buy one direct ? Will it fit in the back of my wagon ? I am joking and serious , how do I buy direct?
+Delbert McCord It's a problem with the website Delbert. It has to be shipped by truck lines and the website has a problem with putting in truck pricing because it changes all the time. The price on the 9 cubic foot is $1,149.00 and $160.00 shipping
+Delbert McCord I also hate call for pricing by the way or something that doesn't have a price on it in a store. You could probably just go pick it up yourself, it's not to far from you.
Amish are pretty much full of crap apparently ...they indicated they were NOT going to engage in modern tech and then they not only DO but they innovate and compete in the SAME trade? Whatever...
Most Amish are OK with off-grid as I understand. The issue is being dependent of an centralized system in a way that would upend their way of life. I know for darn sure they are perfectly fine with riding buses haha
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Ty sir
My Mom's first freezer was built that good. I think She bought it in 1961. They believed in building things to last back then.
I heard the Engineers 50 to 60 years ago were taught to build things that can last for at least 200 years unlike today. Products may look pretty but they break once it is out of the showroom store.
Damm thats better than a yetti
Thanks!
Tell me something about the solar aspects.
love this, I want one for my off grid system
That was a great idea about putting the freezer in the back of a pickup truck and running it off the truck's electrical system. That would be a convenient way to transport a large amount of meat, or ice, or whatever that needs to stay frozen.
How do they hold up?
how much does this unit cost????? I'm in the market for a off grid refrigerator, how much?
It would be fantastic to have a 12 v Freezer like that . Thanks for sharing
+Patrick Meehan Your welcome Patrick and thanks for taking the time to watch. Working on another one right now.
its really impressive.
Looks & sounds really good! Thanks.
Thanks Christian
very cool product and looks like it's built to last !
+the shadow people The Amish want it to last so they made it to do just that.
Thank you for the video Jeff.
+Richard Maunder Your welcome Richard
Jeff, love it! would like to get one. Would it work in a RV? How would one set it up with solar and all. I don't currently have solar but would love to find out more. Can you suggest how I would start? Were to start? This would be my first project. Really need help to understand been watch your RUclips and find it very informative now the time to take the jump and try it. What will I need to set this up? Were do I obtain it and how do I set it up? Thanks look forward to hearing back from you Barbara W.
would love to have one of these!
Looks like a winner
+7 TRUMPETS PREPPER Yes it is. Wait till ya see the new timed solar tracker were getting. Works on time of day, not the sun. A 6 panel tracker and 12 panel tracker. Coming from the same guys that have the freezers.
+Missouri Wind and Solar Reviews I remember you saying something about those trackers to me a while back thats awesome cant wait to see them in action.
Thanks for the Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard about - Lammywalness Wise Solving Guide (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one off product for living off grid minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
What is the amperage on that chest freezer on 12-volt
I am new to all this. Could you please explain if you have to wire it in or does it just plug in?
David Dillard b
plz help me I don't know ,this fredge has it's sola in it or
Give us a call and we would be happy to assist you 417-708-5359
now that's what im talking about that's one of the things that runs a lot and it will help cut your bill down
+okie-dokie acres They use to build a similar one back in the 1960's ac though.
Very nice!
+WORRO01 Thanks
thank you for the info,,as always very informative
+iggy pop Your welcome iggy
Wow old video and I didn't even know they made it.
WOW NICE
+DAVID JONES Thanks David
Lowes has 8 cf frigidaire freezer that uses 218kwh yr for $300. What is the advantage of purchasing this freezer. Just looking for info
This is a DC [powered freezer. It can run directly off the battery(ies). No need for an inverter and the associated wasted power. Even an efficient inverter will waste 10% + 20W self-consumption.
have you got a refrigerator too or do i have to buy twp of them
Yes we have refrigerators to.
how'd you make out with the wind tunnel? give me a call bud.
+Sylvan Energy Solutions It came out ok. We just got it done and had to leave on a trip to Michigan.
How does it handle a big surge in usage? For example, half filling with freshly cut beef or pork and getting it all down to -15C.
+Dave Bainard Very well.
Going to take along time to to cool that. I put about 100# of peaches in mine and it ran for almost 2 days straight, and it was already half full of frozen food.
I'm sitting down , how about some prices , please ???????
Sandy - with everything that is happening with supply chain, we just can't put pricing in a RUclips video that may be up for years. The best things to do:
1 - Email your questions to sales@windandsolar.com
2 - Call our sales team at 417-708-5359
3 - Attend a workshop - windandsolar.com/workshop/
We can get you pretty much any information you need through those channels!
did I win, great time for a give away? nice
Can we fit this inside a delivery van??
We do have some compact sizes available, give us a call and we can go over dimensions with you. 417-708-5359.
I have one of these. Been running perfectly for almost 3 years, and averages 479WH/day when set to average 0*F. (More like 300-350 in winter, 600-70 in summer, as I don't keep my kitchen at a constant temperature). It is 44" wide and 32" front to back, including the hinges (needs another couple of inches above and behind for lid clearance). To open the lid all the way requires about 65" of headroom. With the space required for proper cooling, figure on needing a space of at least 50" x 34" x 65".
Have u guys tried ECOSOLARCOOL?? Far more efficient, and their freezers have two different cabinets, and the cool thing about that is that you can use both for freezing, both as a fridge, or one and one...
Does it utilize a Dan Foss Compressor?
+Dennis Steele Not sure but i will find out
Thank you!
I want one.
how does the watt hr usage compare to tier 3 cee fridges? i understand that actual power consumption varies by many factors, but seeing as how the chest obviously has more pros in usage, im curious about raw power draw and how that translates to someone just wanting to save on power. i mean for home use that will probly still want a fridge and freezer as well.
Mine uses an average of 20W set at 0*F.
what I would like to see made is a unit like that but with a small apartment frigerator on top of half of it so the small frigerator opens up like a regular frigerator but the air cold air comes in from the bottom from the freezer and the other part of the freezer has a lid that comes up and you reach down and you can grab things out of it and you can also reach down underneath the fridgerator from the freezer side to retrieve things and so the whole unit freezer and refrigerator runs off the 12 volt DC but the freezing unit or cooling unit is in the freezer and through louvers that allow the cold air to come up into the refrigerator The Dandy idea
+Bryce Irwin Cool idea
+Bryce Irwin Cold air sinks.
when you say 40-80watts is that per hour?
Running watts. These use 200-400 watthours/day, depending on ambient temp and whether you're using it as a freezer or refrigerator.
There is no such thing as watts per hour. If you hear anybody saying that you know they don't know what they're talking about.
Watts is a measure of rate, or power. Kind of like horsepower.
A Watthour Is a quantity. Kind of like a gallon. Since you can't pour electricity into a bucket, you measure the rate along with time in order to get a quantity.
looks to have an approx R-value of 30/35..?
Looks like a good freezer but it makes me nervous when I check the link and it tells me to ask for a quote.
The quote is for shipping, it has to go by freight.
on amazon they are $1300 for the 9 & $1700 for the 14. Plus $100 shipping
Got mine for $1032
Price please
40 to 80 watts? WOW. What does the big one use?
+legalizeshemp420 40 to 100 watts
MissouriWindandSolar
Now that is just too real. 1 150 watt solar panel could run it with all of the losses involved and a mostly sunny day. This I like greatly. :)
It has a variable speed compressor. Startup is around 45-50W. When I first installed this it spooled up to around 120-140W because the interior was almost 80*F. As it cools it uses less power. Once the temperature has stabilized (around 0*F for my use as a deep freezer) it comes on around 45-50W, spools up to around 85-95W after about a minute, then settles around 65W until it shuts off. Mine averages just a hair under 20W, or 479wh/day. I've read the new models (8 cu ft) are slightly more efficient.
@dbcrn859 That is unreal and begs me to ask why are the name brand stuff so highly inefficent in comparison? Collusion with the electrical companies or made for 25 cents and sold for 2500 USD?
@@thebeststooge The usual AC mains powered freezers are made to be able to run on inconsistent power, sometimes as low as 85-90V in areas with substandard infrastructure. They are more efficient at lower voltages, but have to be able to run at higher voltages too. Also made as cheaply as possible (of course) because of PROFIT and most people only look at the retail price and can't be bothered (or simply don't even know how) to "do the math" on what it will cost in the long run. Build cheap, sell cheap, sell more when they break, fill up the landfills :(
You had me at "Amish".
No one know electrical devices like the Amish!
Me too lol
From what I have seen, everything the Amish build is quality. They make things to last a long time. And many people do not realize that many Amish use solar and wind power and things like freezers. They just have rules against being connected to the electrical grid.
BullittMcQueen1 Gotta love that!
Oh! Jeff if only I had that fridge a few years ago. would have food for months. `Will it work form just a small battery bank and say one of your wind turbines?
+ian57812 Yes it will work off just one battery that's being charged with a wind turbine.
How can I get one
Hi! Thanks for watching. We have these for sale on our website. I've copied the link mwands.com/solar-dc-freezer. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Anybody own one of these or similar and have run it as refrigerator for a number of days and figured out the average watts per day consumed? I saw one engel 40L (1.5 CU FT) video that hinted at 250W per day DC but I am looking for a more accurate number. Prefer measurements in 85-90 degree ambient. Thanks.
Specs say 272 wh/day at 90F ambient when used as a fridge.
85-90F ambient temperature will use quite a bit more power, as lab testing conditions are more like 70F. This has a variable speed compressor. Startup is around 45-50W. When I first installed this it spooled up to around 120-140W because the interior was almost 80*F. As it cools it uses less power. Once the temperature has stabilized (around 0*F for my use as a deep freezer) it comes on around 45-50W, spools up to around 85-95W after about a minute, then settles around 65W until it shuts off. Mine averages just a hair under 20W, or 479wh/day. I've read the new models (8 cu ft) are slightly more efficient.
So do I check the Amish web site to buy one ? How do I buy one direct ? Will it fit in the back of my wagon ? I am joking and serious , how do I buy direct?
well technology
I don't like "Call For Pricing" on things, I guess I will just wait.
+Delbert McCord It's a problem with the website Delbert. It has to be shipped by truck lines and the website has a problem with putting in truck pricing because it changes all the time.
The price on the 9 cubic foot is $1,149.00 and $160.00 shipping
+Delbert McCord I also hate call for pricing by the way or something that doesn't have a price on it in a store. You could probably just go pick it up yourself, it's not to far from you.
Ain’t no elk going to fit in that
Amish are pretty much full of crap apparently ...they indicated they were NOT going to engage in modern tech and then they not only DO but they innovate and compete in the SAME trade? Whatever...
What's next? Amish computers? Amish automobiles?
Not all Amish subscribe to the old way of living without modern conveniences
And exactly how does this hurt you?
40x24=960watts or 80amps a day.
Fuck that.
It's not running all the time. This uses about 374wh/day as a freezer, or 215wh as a refrigerator.
i thought the Amish didnt use electric
They're not using electricity. They use solar, the power of the sun.. 😂😂😂😂
Most Amish are OK with off-grid as I understand. The issue is being dependent of an centralized system in a way that would upend their way of life. I know for darn sure they are perfectly fine with riding buses haha