how to power my coolbox
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how to power my coolbox
i have a connabride coolbox model tristar KB-7224.it runs from a 12v dc plug;unfortunetly i dont own a car.itried ebay for a converter but am told the converter for such a plug,wont power a coolbox.i need to run the coolbox from the mains.any ideas please?
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Re: how to power my coolbox
There should be a rating plate on the coolbox, probably on the back. post the details here and we should be able to point you in the right direction...
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Re: how to power my coolbox
hi,thanks for your reply;the following information is from the instruction manual.rated voltage;AC220-240v 50Hz .the socket must be at least 16A or 10A slow protected
the instructions state that when operating with a battery;60w-5.5 amps.
the instructions state that when operating with a battery;60w-5.5 amps.
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Re: how to power my coolbox
That can't be right. If your first post is correctsprocket24 wrote:hi,thaanks for your reply;the following information is from the instruction manual.rated voltage;AC220-240v 50Hz .the socket must be at least 16A or 10A slow protected
sprocket24 wrote: runs from a 12v dc plug
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ive copied the manual directions.wheres your discrepancy please?wine~o wrote:That can't be right. If your first post is correctsprocket24 wrote:hi,thaanks for your reply;the following information is from the instruction manual.rated voltage;AC220-240v 50Hz .the socket must be at least 16A or 10A slow protected
sprocket24 wrote: runs from a 12v dc plug
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Re: how to power my coolbox
12 volt Direct current in your first post (from an accessory socket in a car) Vs. 220/240 volt Alternating current from your manual.
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Re: how to power my coolbox
thatll be 12v DCwine~o wrote:12 volt Direct current in your first post (from an accessory socket in a car) Vs. 220/240 volt Alternating current from your manual.
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yes but at what current? hence why I asked for the rating plate info. might be inside the coolbox or on the back.sprocket24 wrote:thatll be 12v DCwine~o wrote:12 volt Direct current in your first post (from an accessory socket in a car) Vs. 220/240 volt Alternating current from your manual.
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Re: how to power my coolbox
wine~o wrote:yes but at what current?
sprocket24, sorry to tell you but, those cool boxes are clever, but a waste of time. Read the instructions and does it say something like "It will maintain a temperature of * Degrees lower than ambient air temperature"sprocket24 wrote:when operating with a battery;60w-5.5 amps.
I had one, and the theory is great, but in practice it only gets cool, not "freezing" and if you have to plug it into the mains, why not buy a small fridge?
If you still want to (waste your money) try it, get the 10A one from here
Its better to have a bigger powersupply than a smaller one, since it will only draw what it needs.
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Thanks for editing your post after I had replied.sprocket24 wrote: the instructions state that when operating with a battery;60w-5.5 amps.
As they say on Dragons Den. I'm out.
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Re: how to power my coolbox
wine~o wrote:Thanks for editing your post after I had replied.
As they say on Dragons Den. I'm out.
NOT GUILTY!
And I am asking what part am I supposed to have edited?
For what its worth, that post took a bit longer than most as I wanted it to link directly to the power supply, not to a drop down menu, so I tried a couple of times before I clicked the SUBMIT button, and besides, if I had edited it after you posted, would you not see the tiny text that says edited by and the time?
Besides, what would be the point of editing it? all I did was copy / paste what you both said then added my opinion.
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Re: how to power my coolbox
someone-else wrote:wine~o wrote:Thanks for editing your post after I had replied.
As they say on Dragons Den. I'm out.
NOT GUILTY!
And I am asking what part am I supposed to have edited?
For what its worth, that post took a bit longer than most as I wanted it to link directly to the power supply, not to a drop down menu, so I tried a couple of times before I clicked the SUBMIT button, and besides, if I had edited it after you posted, would you not see the tiny text that says edited by and the time?
Besides, what would be the point of editing it? all I did was copy / paste what you both said then added my opinion.
Chill out SE... I'm pretty sure that Wine O was referring to the OP and not you
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Re: how to power my coolbox
Any AC mains-to12V DC power pack rated at over 8A will work. But 'cool boxes' have very poor insulation (if any) and I've had better performance from a cardboard box lined with thick polystyrene sheets (old packaging) and a couple of freezer blocks (those blue things) stuffed in them. Kept stuff from defrosting (fully) for over 48 hours. Once the stuff defrosted it kept another 2 days before it was getting too warm to be safe.
Cool boxes are a waste of money imho.
Cool boxes are a waste of money imho.
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kellys_eye wrote:Cool boxes are a waste of money imho.
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Re: how to power my coolbox
I quite like my coolbox for summer travel. Handy way of keeping things cold in hotel rooms etc.