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Daox · 03-01-12, 02:50 PM

Is that reduction in power usage due to less often cycling of the compressor, or simply due to a little better insulation or a more efficient compressor?

I love the idea and the phase change material info is great! But, I have my doubts that that is exactly why this one is more efficient than the other.

It is a great idea for say PV use or time of use people. PV users could run the fridge during the day and time of use users can run their fridge at night when they pay less and go all day/night without it turning on. Even if you're not on time of use, it still would reduce peak usage which can help reduce peak power plant output which drives down costs for everyone.

03-01-12, 02:50 PM	#9
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Is that reduction in power usage due to less often cycling of the compressor, or simply due to a little better insulation or a more efficient compressor? I love the idea and the phase change material info is great! But, I have my doubts that that is exactly why this one is more efficient than the other. It is a great idea for say PV use or time of use people. PV users could run the fridge during the day and time of use users can run their fridge at night when they pay less and go all day/night without it turning on. Even if you're not on time of use, it still would reduce peak usage which can help reduce peak power plant output which drives down costs for everyone. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.