Zeb Elliott

New Steel Lock Locking Catch for Vitrifrigo Drawer Fridges and Freezers

March 31, 2016 By Zeb Elliott

Vitrifrigo have introduced a new stainless steel positive lock for their entire drawer range. A significant improvement over their original South co supplied slam latch catch, Vitrifrigo have now designed their own unique ‘Steel Lock’ latch for their DW Drawer Series. To open the drawer you simply pull up on the ergonomically designed handle to release the catch. When the door is closed the latch will automatically engage, with a reassuring audible click as the drawer is secured.

For details of the Vitrifrigo DW Series follow the link below:

www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/category/vitrifrigo-drawer-fridge-or-freezers/

New Vitrifrigo Air Lock Fridges

April 10, 2015 By Zeb Elliott

Vitrifrigo Air Lock fridges are here!

Available in Piano black or Italian grey Vitrifrigo Air Lock fridges are now in stock.

Already known for their performance and reliability the Vitrifrigo range has now had a make over with new latch, door profile, internal lights and improved doors seals giving them the looks to match their performance.

Unique new handle providing a positive lock and vent position.
Door easily reversed to left or right hinge and features a re-styled edge.
Increased efficiency through added insulation and improved door seal.
3 star freezer compartment with magnetic door closure as standard on all larger fridges (60+ litres) – 3 star freezer compartment is rated to -18°C.
Optional fitting frame allows you to secure the fridge either with the door flush or proud of the kitchen units.
Full details and images of the new Air Lock fridges are now up on our website – see link below:
www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/category/vitrifrigo-12-24-volt-fridges/

All popular models of Vitrifirgo air lock fridges are now in stock with the exception of the C90i which is due at the end of April.

Upgrading your Dometic 3 Way or Electrolux 3 Way with a 12V Fridge

January 30, 2015 By Zeb Elliott

Did you know the most efficient replacement fridge for any of the old 3 Way Electrolux RM212 models (RM212 RM212E RM212F) or the Dometic 3 Way fridges (RM5310 RM4210 RM4211 or RM4213) is the Vitrifrigo C60i 12V fridge?

12v fridge Vitrifrigo C60i replacement for RM212 and RM5310

The 12 volt Vitrifrigo C60i will fit straight into the existing space and will run directly from your 12 volt DC at a fraction of the power consumption. Consuming as little as 18A/h over 24 hours means you can run this fridge for 48 hours on a 75A/h battery without needing to put any charge back into the leisure battery.

If you want to go wild camping then a 60W solar panel will give you more than enough power to run this fridge 24/7..

See related articles below for more details of Vitrifrigo 12v fridge running from solar:

12 Volt Solar Powered Fridge Case Study

Wild camping with a 12 volt compressor fridge throughout Southern Europe

All Dometic 3 Way fridges below can be replaced by the Vitrifrigo C60i 12V fridge

Dometic RM4210 which uses piezo ignition
Dometic RM4211 which uses electronic ignition
Dometic RM4213 which uses electronic ignition and Thermostatic control
Dometic RM5310 electronic ignition

Buy C60i Vitrifrigo fridge

Penguin Refrigeration 12V Fridge Service Centre

January 23, 2015 By Zeb Elliott

We offer a unique drive up service for motor homes and campervans to get their DC compressor 12v fridge and freezers checked, serviced and repaired at Penguin’s premises in Havant, Hampshire.

Penguin Refrigeration workshop 12v fridge Penguin Refrigeration are specialists in the supply, service and support of all 12 volt and 24 volt DC fridges and freezers. As well as correcting, repairing and providing spare parts, Penguin’s technical staff will advise on how to improve on an existing installation to optimise the performance of the fridge and reduce power consumption, thereby maximising the power available from the service battery.

If your 12v fridge is temperamental, intermittent, or just not working call Penguin Refrigeration to book in your motor home or campervan for their engineers to inspect and fix. Prices start at just £42 (inc VAT) for an initial inspection and labour to correct basic faults. For more detail of the work shop pricing follow the link. Workshop price list

For more information contact Mandy Huckvale at [email protected] or call her on 02392 453430

Penguin Refrigeration at the London Boat Show 2015 – Stand F059

January 11, 2015 By Zeb Elliott

We are exhibiting at the London International Boat Show from 9th to 18th January 2015- Stand F059. Time to start thinking about the coming season and upgrading that ancient refrigeration system? or treating yourself to some proper air conditioning for those hot nights in the Mediterranean? then Penguin Refrigeration will have the answer.

Large Range of Marine Fridges Freezers and Air Conditioning Products on Display

We have a large range of their marine DC 12 volt or 24 volt compressor fridges and freezers as well as component products to refrigerate an existing cold box on display. Experts in marine refrigeration Penguin supply all the UK’s major boat builders, unique in our knowledge to help tailor a 12 volt or 24 volt fridge system to your specific requirements, whether blue water sailing or simply river cruising we can advise on the most cost and energy efficient options: http://www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/fridges-and-freezers-for-yachts-and-boats/

Also on display will be the latest Marine Air Conditioning products from Climma. Climma is manufactured exclusively in Italy by Veco, who produce an extensive range of marine air conditioning products from the smallest stand alone Compact 3.5, suitable for a small sleeping cabin (i.e. a V berth on a 34 foot sailboat) to the Chorus chillers for superyachts of 50m and upwards. Throughout the range the product is carefully engineered to deliver quiet, efficient cooling and air conditioning solutions using the best quality components within the most compact configuration possible. Recent additions to the Climma range include the new inverter driven variable output DC chiller and ‘dry pan’ fan coils.

Technical Advice

As ever during the show Penguin technical staff will be on hand to help and assist, offering advice and answers to just about any 12/24 volt fridge, freezer or marine air conditioning related question. So whether you require advice, spare parts or a new fridge system, Penguin will be able to help you.

Special Offers

We are also be running special promotions exclusive to the show including 10% discount on all Frigoboat component fridge or freezer systems bought at the show and 20% discount on all Vitrifrigo fridges freezers and AC systems, plus additiona discounts on certain other models.

We look forward to seeing you from at the London Boat Show at Excel our stand F059. For more information and tickets please go to: http://www.londonboatshow.com/2015/home/visit/tickets.aspx

Wild camping with a 12 volt compressor fridge throughout Southern Europe

November 4, 2014 By Zeb Elliott

Is it possible to wild camp with a 12 volt compressor fridge in Southern Europe?

Mark Vose had his Citreon Relay converted by Affordable Van Conversions (AVC) in Somerset and after considerable research and investigation opted for a Vitrifrigo 12 volt compressor fridge over the traditional 3 Way. After a summer spent touring throughout Europe, right down through southern Italy and across to Croatia we caught up with him at the recent Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC to get his first hand feedback on the performance of the fridge.

“We spent six months touring Europe in our Citroen Relay campervan conversion. On the advice of others we had a 12 volt compressor fridge fitted rather than a three way fridge because we were spending a lot of time in hot countries and we planned to wild camp a lot of the time where we could not be sure we would always be able to level the van.

We were so pleased with our ninety litre Vitrifrigo fridge (C85i). It holds a huge amount of food and drink, more than enough for two people on a long term basis. With a 100 watt solar panel we could keep the fridge going for three or four days without plugging into the mains and in fact as we were touring around and never stayed in one place for more than three nights we had only three occasions when we had to plug into the mains in six months.

Although we were initially worried about the possible noise of a 12 volt compressor fridge, this proved not to be a problem despite the fact that I slept with my head next to it. We are very pleased with our choice and have recommended your products to many campervan owners we met on our travels.”

The Vose’s Citreon Relay converted by AVC. You can find more details on their conversions at: www.affordablevanconversions.co.uk

For more information on Vitrifrigo 12 volt compressor fridges, including tips to set up your system to run from solar power, follow the link below to our website penguinfrigo.co.uk/12volt-fridges-and-freezers-for-campervan-motorhome-and-rvs/ or call the Penguin team on 02392 453430.

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