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Snapshot Details

  • Product Type: Refrigerator
  • Model Number: SSFBR138C4
  • Tested Total Capacity [L]: 130
  • Power Supply Type: DC
  • 32C Ambient Temperature: Energy Consumption [kWh/24h]: 0.778
  • Autonomy: Rising Time [hours]: 0.6
  • Retail Price [USD]: 792
Product Information
  • Brand tooltip Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Steps Solar
  • Product Type tooltip Type of refrigerator, ie refrigerators or refrigerator-freezer combination units Refrigerator
  • Model Number tooltip Model number as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet SSFBR138C4
  • Tested Total Capacity [L] tooltip Total volume of the inside portion of the refrigerator 130
  • Tested Fresh Food Capacity [L] tooltip Volume of the fresh food compartment 130
  • 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 Steps solar fridge
  • Country of Manufacture tooltip Country where the product is manufactured China
  • Warranty [months] tooltip Duration of the consumer-facing product warranty that covers manufacturing defects under normal use 12
  • Rated Input Power [W] 60
  • Rated Input Voltage [V] 12-24
  • Refrigerant Type Not stated
  • Compressor Type Not stated
  • Product Dimensions [L*W*H in cm] 62*87*84
  • Net Weight [kg] 32
Inrush Current
  • Maximum Inrush Current [A] 7.0
  • Average Inrush Current [A] 7.0
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) Not tested
  • Pull-Down: Coldest Temperature Achieved if 8C Cannot be Achieved [Celsius] 10
  • Pull-Down: Time to Coldest Temperature if 8C Cannot be Achieved [hours] 3
  • Notes About Pull-Down Test When this product was tested, the test method defined pull down as the time to reach 10C. This pull-down temperature has since been updated.
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] 0.778
  • 32C Ambient Temperature: Main Compartment [Celsius] -0.1
  • 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] 0.426
  • 43C Ambient Temperature: Main Compartment [Celsius] 2
  • 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) 10.8
  • Under-Voltage Conditions: Is the sample able to function properly during and after the voltage fluctuation test? No
  • Notes About Under-Voltage Test Minimum voltage is 11V
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) 14.4
  • Over-Voltage Conditions: Is the sample able to function properly during and after the voltage fluctuation test? Yes
  • Notes About Over-Voltage Test N/A
Autonomy
  • Autonomy: Test Ambient Temperature [Celsius] 32
  • Autonomy: Starting Temperature [Celsius] 5
  • 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 0.6
  • Notes About Autonomy Test N/A
Product Quality Inspection
  • Packaging Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Poor
  • Product Markings Evaluation [good/fair/poor] Not evaluated
  • User Manual Included [yes/no] Yes
  • 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] Not evaluated
Sampling And Testing Information
  • Sample Location Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
  • Retail Price [USD] 792
  • Test Completion Date [MM/DD/YYYY] 2/19/2019
  • Test Laboratory Name Re/genT
Awards
  • Global LEAP Awards No