VeraSol
Snapshot Details
- Product Type: Refrigerator
- Model Number: LC221
- Tested Total Capacity [L]: 192
- Power Supply Type: DC
- 32C Ambient Temperature: Energy Consumption [kWh/24h]: 0.51
- Autonomy: Rising Time [hours]: 8.18
- Retail Price [USD]: N/A
Product Information
- Brand
Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Palfridge - Product Type
Type of refrigerator, ie refrigerators or refrigerator-freezer combination units Refrigerator - Model Number
Model number as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet LC221 - Tested Total Capacity [L]
Total volume of the inside portion of the refrigerator 192 - Tested Fresh Food Capacity [L]
Volume of the fresh food compartment 192 - Tested Freezer Capacity [L]
If applicable, volume of the freezer compartment N/A - Power Supply Type
Type of current and power the product operates with, ie alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) DC - Manufacturer
Name of the manufacturer The Fridge Factory - Country of Manufacture
Country where the product is manufactured Swaziland - Warranty [months]
Duration of the consumer-facing product warranty that covers manufacturing defects under normal use 24 - Rated Input Power [W] Not stated
- Rated Input Voltage [V] 12
- Refrigerant Type R600a
- Compressor Type Danfoss BD35K
- Product Dimensions [L*W*H in cm] 64*80.5*86.5
- Net Weight [kg] 53
Inrush Current
- Maximum Inrush Current [A] 4.2
- Average Inrush Current [A] 4.1
Pull-Down
- Pull-Down: Test Ambient Temperature [Celsius] 32
- Pull-Down: Time to 4C [hours]
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]
Time required to lower the temperature of a refrigerator compartment from ambient temperature (32°C) to a desired cooling temperature (8°C) 6.22 - 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]
Tests conducted at 32°C ambient temperature to simulate the subtropical climate class 32 - 32C Ambient Temperature: Energy Consumption [kWh/24h] 0.51
- 32C Ambient Temperature: Main Compartment [Celsius] 4
- 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] 0.986
- 43C Ambient Temperature: Main Compartment [Celsius] 3.8
- Notes About 43C Ambient Temperature Test N/A
Under-Voltage Conditions at 32C
- Under-Voltage Conditions: Test Voltage [V]
Product is tested with an increased voltage (20% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 10.8 - Under-Voltage Conditions: Is the sample able to function properly during and after the voltage fluctuation test? Yes
- Notes About Under-Voltage Test This test was performed according to the compressor label (12/24VDC), since the manual user was sent after the test.
Over-Voltage Conditions at 32C
- Over-Voltage Conditions: Test Voltage [V]
Product is tested with an increased voltage (20% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 28.8 - Over-Voltage Conditions: Is the sample able to function properly during and after the voltage fluctuation test? Yes
- Notes About Over-Voltage Test This test was performed according to the compressor label (12/24VDC), since the manual user was sent after the test.
Autonomy
- Autonomy: Test Ambient Temperature [Celsius] 32
- Autonomy: Starting Temperature [Celsius] 4
- Autonomy: End Temperature [Celsius] 12
- Autonomy: Rising Time [hours]
Duration of time that a product can keep a sealed fresh food compartment under 12C without input power 8.18 - Notes About Autonomy Test N/a
Product Quality Inspection
- Packaging Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Good
- Product Markings Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Poor
- User Manual Included [yes/no] No
- User Manual Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Poor
- User Safety Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Poor
- 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] 8/13/2019
- Test Laboratory Name Re/genT
Awards
- Global LEAP Awards Finalist (2019)