I've had mine for a few days now. I run it off the van cigarette lighter, it gets unplugged at the end of the day and turned on in the morning and, I find that you can chill 6-12 cans down to 5°C in about 30 mins. I did hesitate about the price but with the weather we've been having it has been well worth it. I can see it getting a lot of recreational use too!
Had large Halfords coolbox for years. Great product, especially if you add ice at £1 a large bag from anywhere. Keeps cold for days. This might be useful for very remote pretty extreme places but looks like a miss to me
Try the same cooling experiment with a conventional mains powered fridge, I bet the timings wont be that much shorter to get your drinks down to 5 degrees
Great cooler. Take a 70mm pvc pipe. Cut a door with hinge and clasp into the pipes with glued end caps. Put the can in with ice and salt. Just keep rotating the pipe and the drink will chill super fast
An interesting concept. For cooling, and assuming you have your van on site, there are plenty of mini car refrigerators that would do a similar job for half the price.
Mate I don't know what I've done I've bought he halfords 50L rechargable cool box for £240 as it was on offer. It's just so big! Lol# I'm now thinking I'll get a smaller cool box that I can plug into 12v instead as I would like an inverter battery on my van. But I'm now looking at portable power stations and I'm thinking you could set the portable power station to charge off the van while its running, then you can use any 12v or AC equipment you want LOL HAVE I GONE MAD
One thing to mention is this is a compressor fridge, but also uses Peltier for heating, hence the price it's not just a "cooler" it is in every way a actual fridge freezer
I would have considered it if it charged the batteries and was a little cheaper as I a couple of Makita LXT products but this seems a little too expensive for a portable battery powered cooler
I have a large heater/cooler box in the boot of my car, when I need it on cooler on hot days i force cool it with a couple of frozen cooler packs, to the lower the internal temp significantly and quickly, the cooler then just maintaines the the temp.
The professional series of 18v makita can have the batteries modified to fit the standard or lxt range of tools. Small tab gets in the way that can be removed if I remember right
Going by the label on the side, this IS NOT a Peltier fridge. It seems to be a compressor based fridge. Side label mentions refrigerant type of R-1234yf . So this has to be a compressor. It's used in car air conditioning, so what they have done here is shoved a car AC unit into a box .
£400 though !! Christ, Halfords do a 30 litre compressor cooler now for £220. Ok it doesn’t take batteries so has to be plugged into 12v but little over half the cost.
Price has put me off - I could get two huge cool boxes and load them up with ice and drinks for less! Like you say if it charged the batteries I might be more persuaded but as it stands it's £200 more than I'd be willing to pay for it
There have been some comments regarding the price, is that the Makita's price as there are distributors out there that buy in Makita bulk and sell at a substantially discounted rate. Also, any company out there would offset against tax
It appears they do on the car boot sale which offers next day free delivery 🚚 - we’ll check these out ! www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Adapter-Convert-Milwaukee-BL1850/dp/B093BRWQXJ/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=makita+to+dewalt+battery+adapter&qid=1627161046&sr=8-9
Company called badaptor do. I have makita tools but purchased the ryobi brad nailer, the badaptor lets me use the makita battery on the ryobi tool. They make it for different brands
@@frazer26 I have 2 of the ryobi 18guage brad nailors and they work great, also have the dewalt battery powered brad nailer as well but I don't like it as much cause it uses a brushless motor to spin up a flywheel or something to hit the nails instead of the ryobi which uses like a little compressor and is so much quieter as well. Also the dewalt comes with these 3 clear non marring tips that just fall off and I lost all of them in the first week...it also doesn't have a safety over ride like the Ryobi so you don't have to push hard on the material your shooting, I'm a cabinet builder and trim carpenter so I use these things constantly. You in the states or the UK?
@@smooth_ops2942 UK. Built a wardrobe at the start of lockdown and the ryobi was 1/2 the price and reviews were excellent. Could not justify the makita for a DIY project
@@frazer26 I haven't seen the makita one... I'm not the biggest fan of Ryobi but the nail gun is great. Ryobi does have alot of cool things that are battery powered though.
NOOO not ginster get a proper pasty. It sounds a great idea but the price is 5 times the one I got Halfords powered by van / car. I know it does have the battery option which is a big interest. I am makita user
I suspect the Halfords one won't cool nearly a low as this Makita one. They tend to take the temp down by 15 - 20 degrees below ambient so on a really hot day your drinks may not be as cool as you would have liked. However I do agree the price difference is big enough to offset this disadvantage.
Going by the label on the side, this IS NOT a Peltier fridge. It seems to be a compressor based fridge. Side label mentions cyclopentane and refrigerant type of R-1234yf . So this has to be a compressor. Its used in car air conditioning, so what they have done here is shoved a car AC unit into a box .
Ha! I thought you were putting real thermocouples on the cans there.. For nearly half a grand it should make coffee too* AND charge your batteries! "Significant Investment" ? Yup *Yes I KNOW they do a coffee maker, but come ON guys, really, I'd rather spend my money to just, like, just drill drive and chop things ;)
would you voice your opinion why do they have two battery ranges? or you don't want to alienate sponsors? i would bet it's because of planned-obsolescence!
This isn’t sponsored and we are quite vocal on Makita products (see coffee machine review) The CXT batteries are a legacy platform and they haven’t allowed for the new XGT 40 volt.
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Not having the ability to charge your batteries when plugged into an external power source kills it for me.
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@@viertelasiat Thanks Brother
I've had mine for a few days now. I run it off the van cigarette lighter, it gets unplugged at the end of the day and turned on in the morning and, I find that you can chill 6-12 cans down to 5°C in about 30 mins.
I did hesitate about the price but with the weather we've been having it has been well worth it. I can see it getting a lot of recreational use too!
Were your cans started a bit cold? or you put in from atmosphere temp?
@@yahtadi5152 ambient temp would have a massive difference on ability to cool and heat.
Even being in sun vs shade would make a huge difference.
Bit of a mystery it doesnt charge batteries when connected to mains... would have added a LOT of value for customer
Had large Halfords coolbox for years. Great product, especially if you add ice at £1 a large bag from anywhere. Keeps cold for days.
This might be useful for very remote pretty extreme places but looks like a miss to me
Try the same cooling experiment with a conventional mains powered fridge, I bet the timings wont be that much shorter to get your drinks down to 5 degrees
Agree - it’s just one of the “reviews” we watched claimed 30 mins.
Great cooler. Take a 70mm pvc pipe. Cut a door with hinge and clasp into the pipes with glued end caps.
Put the can in with ice and salt. Just keep rotating the pipe and the drink will chill super fast
I'll wait for the Makita microwave!
An interesting concept. For cooling, and assuming you have your van on site, there are plenty of mini car refrigerators that would do a similar job for half the price.
Not everyone has a van
Mate I don't know what I've done I've bought he halfords 50L rechargable cool box for £240 as it was on offer. It's just so big! Lol#
I'm now thinking I'll get a smaller cool box that I can plug into 12v instead as I would like an inverter battery on my van. But I'm now looking at portable power stations and I'm thinking you could set the portable power station to charge off the van while its running, then you can use any 12v or AC equipment you want LOL HAVE I GONE MAD
One thing to mention is this is a compressor fridge, but also uses Peltier for heating, hence the price it's not just a "cooler" it is in every way a actual fridge freezer
I would have considered it if it charged the batteries and was a little cheaper as I a couple of Makita LXT products but this seems a little too expensive for a portable battery powered cooler
Thanks for commenting - it is pricey💰
Guys, Makita has released a similar product in XGT witch also takes LXT ,but not at the same time . XGT or LXT . It looks the same but slightly longer
Can you send a link ?
@@efixx ruclips.net/video/lbQUdnrbsb8/видео.html
Thanks - looks like they are dumping to old model on us in Europe while it’s 🥵 hot.
@@efixx Well couldn't they dump it CHEAPER ???
I have a large heater/cooler box in the boot of my car, when I need it on cooler on hot days i force cool it with a couple of frozen cooler packs, to the lower the internal temp significantly and quickly, the cooler then just maintaines the the temp.
The professional series of 18v makita can have the batteries modified to fit the standard or lxt range of tools. Small tab gets in the way that can be removed if I remember right
Going by the label on the side, this IS NOT a Peltier fridge. It seems to be a compressor based fridge. Side label mentions refrigerant type of R-1234yf . So this has to be a compressor. It's used in car air conditioning, so what they have done here is shoved a car AC unit into a box .
We’ll spotted 👌
much more efficient than pelter units.
More than likely more like a campervan compressor fridge , very efficient on 12v compared to ‘absorption’ type coolers.
£400 though !! Christ, Halfords do a 30 litre compressor cooler now for £220. Ok it doesn’t take batteries so has to be plugged into 12v but little over half the cost.
Price has put me off - I could get two huge cool boxes and load them up with ice and drinks for less! Like you say if it charged the batteries I might be more persuaded but as it stands it's £200 more than I'd be willing to pay for it
Thanks for commenting - boy is it a hefty investment 👍🏻
And eventually it will pay for itself because you won't ever buy ice again
Not good as a cooler, but great as a cold retainer.
Got it.
Yup - that’s our conclusion
Got to allow for thermal mass..of the items you put in to be cooled..
Milwonky is a great name for them
👍🏻🤣
If it's plugged into a 12v outlet and you turn you vehicle off, does it automatically switch over to 18 volt?
Good question - we will check this
@@efixx and the answer was...
@@howardsmith2 yes it swaps over but 12VDC doesn't charge the batteries
@@efixx thanks for the quick response 😀
How much time does the batteries last?
There have been some comments regarding the price, is that the Makita's price as there are distributors out there that buy in Makita bulk and sell at a substantially discounted rate. Also, any company out there would offset against tax
Can you pick a certain degree say -3 or -8 or is it all pre set to -18 0 and 10 degree
If you use the mains input will it also charge the batteries as well in the cooler
Watched Scott brown carpentry before this and the theme was “read the manual” you start by throwing yours away 🤣
Makita instructions are always a challenge - figure out first and revert to them for the bits it's not obvious.
Great review thanks guys.
Do any companies make battery adapters to say run a dewalt battery on a makita drill and vice versa for all brands?
It appears they do on the car boot sale which offers next day free delivery 🚚 - we’ll check these out ! www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Adapter-Convert-Milwaukee-BL1850/dp/B093BRWQXJ/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=makita+to+dewalt+battery+adapter&qid=1627161046&sr=8-9
Company called badaptor do. I have makita tools but purchased the ryobi brad nailer, the badaptor lets me use the makita battery on the ryobi tool. They make it for different brands
@@frazer26 I have 2 of the ryobi 18guage brad nailors and they work great, also have the dewalt battery powered brad nailer as well but I don't like it as much cause it uses a brushless motor to spin up a flywheel or something to hit the nails instead of the ryobi which uses like a little compressor and is so much quieter as well. Also the dewalt comes with these 3 clear non marring tips that just fall off and I lost all of them in the first week...it also doesn't have a safety over ride like the Ryobi so you don't have to push hard on the material your shooting, I'm a cabinet builder and trim carpenter so I use these things constantly. You in the states or the UK?
@@smooth_ops2942 UK. Built a wardrobe at the start of lockdown and the ryobi was 1/2 the price and reviews were excellent. Could not justify the makita for a DIY project
@@frazer26 I haven't seen the makita one... I'm not the biggest fan of Ryobi but the nail gun is great. Ryobi does have alot of cool things that are battery powered though.
Excellent review. Thanks
Id be interested in one if they make an xgt compatible version
Why would my cooler have a battery charger on it? The point of using batteries is because you are remote from power. Why add the weight of a charger?
Who makes the compressor in this cooler?
Great video
A little bit of ice in there would do the trick
It’s actually a USB-A Socket
Looks good 🔥🔥🔥
NOOO not ginster get a proper pasty.
It sounds a great idea but the price is 5 times the one I got Halfords powered by van / car.
I know it does have the battery option which is a big interest.
I am makita user
Thanks for adding your thoughts 👍🏻
I suspect the Halfords one won't cool nearly a low as this Makita one. They tend to take the temp down by 15 - 20 degrees below ambient so on a really hot day your drinks may not be as cool as you would have liked. However I do agree the price difference is big enough to offset this disadvantage.
Is this another thermal box fitted with Peltier Plate Modules ?. Very expensive if it is imo.
We thought that at first - needs further investigation as to what the tilt sensor is for?
It's sounds like it's a peltier assy...you can hear the fans running
Going by the label on the side, this IS NOT a Peltier fridge. It seems to be a compressor based fridge. Side label mentions cyclopentane and refrigerant type of R-1234yf . So this has to be a compressor. Its used in car air conditioning, so what they have done here is shoved a car AC unit into a box .
@@arcadia1701e That would explain the need for a Tilt Sensor and the cost.
can't be peltier and achieve those runtimes from those batteries.
USB type A you mean?
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4:02 no, that's A type
Did it come with both power leads? Both car and mains?
Yes 👍
I just placed an order for this for 613 USD. What you think at this price ?
Seems about the price we paid in GBP 🇬🇧
£400 to wear out your LXT batteries quicker!? Just get some decent freeze pack
My thoughts exactly - I mean if it CHARGED 'em that'd be SOMETHING !
I was interested but this is just too clumsy with a measly 20 l capacity. Shame...
A must for construction workers after hours!
Ha! I thought you were putting real thermocouples on the cans there..
For nearly half a grand it should make coffee too* AND charge your batteries!
"Significant Investment" ? Yup
*Yes I KNOW they do a coffee maker, but come ON guys, really, I'd rather spend my money to just, like, just drill drive and chop things ;)
Well, shit, they do not sell that in the US.
I think I'll just nip down the shop instead.
Great idea 👍🏻
This just doesn’t make sense to me. Too big and slow. You’re better off with ice IMHO.
would you voice your opinion why do they have two battery ranges?
or you don't want to alienate sponsors?
i would bet it's because of planned-obsolescence!
This isn’t sponsored and we are quite vocal on Makita products (see coffee machine review) The CXT batteries are a legacy platform and they haven’t allowed for the new XGT 40 volt.
This thing needs 4 wheels
£400
Plus batteries and charger if you don’t have LXT kit
For the price they want, I'd have to say no, don't buy this.
And yet another peace of overpriced junk for someone to knock of your van along with your fancy power tools.
This is getting totally stupid 😂👎
People that use the word overpriced are poor
@@AM-wi6zo What a stupid comment.
Money != Sense
or in this case
Money >> Sense
F° reviews for all the first world people;)