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Backup Freezers
What do you do with all
the food in your freezer when the power goes out? Here
in Tennessee a couple of days before Christmas several years
ago we had an ice storm that took us off the grid for almost
six days. Since it was cold, we moved all the freezer
stuff and put it outside in large ice chests. That was
our backup at the time.
Now we
have a better plan.
 SunDanzer
direct current (DC) freezers are specifically designed for
high efficiency and low energy consumption to allow
refrigeration to operate on the smallest possible energy
input from a solar energy system, micro-turbine, wind
generator, fuel cell or battery.
Note that you don't have
to have a renewable energy source to provide a reliable
backup. A large 12 volt marine battery (or two or
three) kept changed by a trickle charger (with charge
controller) plugged in to an AC outlet will provide a
reliable reserve of power to run a SunDanzer for several
days or more depending on the ambient temperature and the
amp-hour capacity of the batteries.
 The
new SunDanzer Model 50L is the smallest and most energy
efficient of the SunDanzer models. See more
information about the new
SunDanzer Solar Refridgerator Model DCF50L Mini Freezer.
The larger SunDanzer
models DCF165 and DCF225 have greater storage capacity but
also require more power to keep them running, which means
either more battery storage or a shorter time period
available for emergency backup.
See the
specifications on
the DCF165 and DCF225 here.
Your batteries can be
charged from your car or truck alternator (not the best idea
but better than not having freezer backup) or from a
generator, if you have one. Either way, these highly
energy efficient units will use much less power than your
conventional household freezer, which will take a load off
your generator.
A renewable energy
source such as solar panels would be a better alternative
for real energy independence. SunDanzer solar freezers and
refrigerators will operate on 75 watts of solar panels in
most climates. The DCF50L will run on less than 45
watts.
SunDanzer features:
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 Top
loading chest type design that keeps the cold in the
compartment and not running out the bottom freezing your
toes
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Stackable basket design for storage
organization
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Operate on 12 or 24 Volts DC with built
in low voltage automatic disconnect for battery
protection
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Use an environmentally friendly
refrigerant CFC free R-134a
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Patented low frost system
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Rugged scratch resistant galvanized
steel exterior
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Easy to clean aluminum interior with
bottom drain hole
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Lockable lid with interior light
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Automatic control adjustable thermostat
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Zero maintenance brushless
thermostatically controlled compressor
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A change in the thermostat installation
makes a refrigerator a freezer or vice versa!
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Super insulated with 4.3 inches (11
centimeters) of polyurethane insulation
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One year factory warranty
In this age of
unpredictable weather events and unpredictable emergency
response services, having a backup freezer is a self-reliant
sustainable idea. Keep your food supply safe and
secure.
If you have
questions or need assistance, we are ready to help.
There is no better solar refrigerator or freezer on the
market. When you purchase SunDanzer, you buy the best.
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