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Snapshot Details

  • Product Type: Solar Direct Drive Refrigerator
  • Model Number: Solar 200
  • Tested Total Capacity [L]: 209
  • Power Supply Type: DC
  • 32C Ambient Temperature: Energy Consumption [kWh/24h]: 0.722
  • Autonomy: Rising Time [hours]: 17.16
  • Retail Price [USD]: N/A
Product Information
  • Brand tooltip Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Frigoglass
  • Product Type tooltip Type of refrigerator, ie refrigerators or refrigerator-freezer combination units Solar Direct Drive Refrigerator
  • Model Number tooltip Model number as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Solar 200
  • Tested Total Capacity [L] tooltip Total volume of the inside portion of the refrigerator 209
  • Tested Fresh Food Capacity [L] tooltip Volume of the fresh food compartment 209
  • Tested Freezer Capacity [L] tooltip If applicable, volume of the freezer compartment N/A
  • Power Supply Type tooltip Type of current and power the product operates with, ie alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) DC
  • Manufacturer tooltip Name of the manufacturer Frigoglass
  • Country of Manufacture tooltip Country where the product is manufactured South Africa
  • Warranty [months] tooltip Duration of the consumer-facing product warranty that covers manufacturing defects under normal use 12
  • Rated Input Power [W] Not stated
  • Rated Input Voltage [V] 12
  • Refrigerant Type R134a
  • Compressor Type SECOP BD35F
  • Product Dimensions [L*W*H in cm] 67*58.5*138
  • Net Weight [kg] 83
Inrush Current
  • Maximum Inrush Current [A] Not tested
  • Average Inrush Current [A] Not tested
Pull-Down
  • Pull-Down: Test Ambient Temperature [Celsius] 32
  • Pull-Down: Time to 4C [hours] tooltip Time required to lower the temperature of a refrigerator compartment from ambient temperature (32°C) to a desired cooling temperature (4°C) Not tested
  • Pull-Down: Time to 8C [hours] tooltip Time required to lower the temperature of a refrigerator compartment from ambient temperature (32°C) to a desired cooling temperature (8°C) 4.32
  • Pull-Down: Coldest Temperature Achieved if 8C Cannot be Achieved [Celsius] N/A
  • Pull-Down: Time to Coldest Temperature if 8C Cannot be Achieved [hours] N/A
  • Notes About Pull-Down Test N/A
Steady State Operation at 32C Ambient Temperature
  • 32C Ambient Temperature: Test Ambient Temperature [Celsius] tooltip Tests conducted at 32°C ambient temperature to simulate the subtropical climate class 32
  • 32C Ambient Temperature: Energy Consumption [kWh/24h] 0.722
  • 32C Ambient Temperature: Main Compartment [Celsius] 10.2
  • Notes About 32C Ambient Temperature Test N/A
Steady State Operation at 43C Ambient Temperature
  • 43C Ambient Temperature: Test Ambient Temperature [Celsius] 43
  • 43C Ambient Temperature: Energy Consumption [kWh/24h] 0.736
  • 43C Ambient Temperature: Main Compartment [Celsius] 28.5
  • Notes About 43C Ambient Temperature Test N/A
Under-Voltage Conditions at 32C
  • Under-Voltage Conditions: Test Voltage [V] tooltip Product is tested with an increased voltage (20% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) Not tested
  • Under-Voltage Conditions: Is the sample able to function properly during and after the voltage fluctuation test? Not tested
  • Notes About Under-Voltage Test Appliance equipped with an electrical internal battery. Therefore this test is N/a
Over-Voltage Conditions at 32C
  • Over-Voltage Conditions: Test Voltage [V] tooltip Product is tested with an increased voltage (20% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) Not tested
  • Over-Voltage Conditions: Is the sample able to function properly during and after the voltage fluctuation test? Not tested
  • Notes About Over-Voltage Test Appliance equipped with an electrical internal battery. Therefore this test is N/a
Autonomy
  • Autonomy: Test Ambient Temperature [Celsius] 32
  • Autonomy: Starting Temperature [Celsius] N/A
  • Autonomy: End Temperature [Celsius] 12
  • Autonomy: Rising Time [hours] tooltip Duration of time that a product can keep a sealed fresh food compartment under 12C without input power 17.16
  • Notes About Autonomy Test Start point temperature is not possible to determine since the appliance is still running after the electricity supply was cut.
Product Quality Inspection
  • Packaging Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Good
  • Product Markings Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Poor
  • User Manual Included [yes/no] Yes
  • User Manual Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Poor
  • User Safety Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Good
  • Design and Durability Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Poor
  • Serviceability and Maintenance Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Fair
  • Environmental Impact Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Good
Sampling And Testing Information
  • Sample Location Manufacturer Warehouse
  • Retail Price [USD] N/A
  • Test Completion Date [MM/DD/YYYY] 8/23/2019
  • Test Laboratory Name Re/genT
Awards
  • Global LEAP Awards Finalist (2019)