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Vitrifrigo launch new energy saving Mini Bars for Hotels

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Vitrifrigo launch their brand new Next-D Mini Bars for Hotels into the UK market. High quality Italian manufacture and styling the Next-D  fridges are the most power efficient mini bars for hotels available.

UK’s first Mini Bars for Hotels with Silent Compressor Technology

By using the latest silent compressor operation ensuring excellent performance at the lowest power consumption Vitrifrigo have achieved the highest energy rating, A+++ for this new stylish minibar range. This means a hotel installing 10 Vitrifrigo Next-D minibars in place of their standard absorption minibars will reduce their energy bill by approximately £200 per annum. 

 

Vitrifrigo mini bars for hotels

Extensive Range with Options on Door Finish and Styles

Available in two sizes, 30 or 40 litres capacity, the Vitrifrigo Next-D mini bars can be free standing or mounted behind furniture doors using a sliding hinge kit.  Available with either a replaceable black panel or glass fronted door, all feature an internal LED light and door open indicator as standard.

Minibars for Hotels available from Penguin Refrigeration 

Vitrifrigo Next-D mini bars are distributed by Penguin Refrigeration in the UK. For more details and pricing on the new Next-D range or any other mini bars for hotels from Vitrifrigo visit the Penguin refrigeration website www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/hotel or email [email protected].

Penguin Refrigeration move to larger premises in Havant

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Penguin Refrigeration move to new, larger premises in Havant, Hampshire.

The new facility will allow Penguin to further develop their refrigeration and air conditioning products and services supplied to the marine, superyacht, motorhome and caravan industries.

Penguin Refrigeration PO9 1QY

The new HQ at Unit 2B Alexandria Park, has more than doubled both their office and warehousing/production capacity.  The move did not come a moment too soon as the old warehouse was full to busting with stock, taking more than three articulated lorries to move the bulk of Penguins fridge, freezer and air conditioning products the short distance from their old premises to the new site in South Havant.

Crucially the additional office space will provide Penguin with the opportunity to develop a full design office with aftersales service and support for the increasing sales of their luxury and superyacht ranges. The additional warehousing and workshop space also ensures Penguin continue to maintain high levels of stock for their core marine and vehicle products on which the business is built.

Penguin Refrigeration’s new contact details are:

Unit 2b, Alexandria Park

Penner Rd

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 1QY

Phone, fax and email stay the same:

Tel: 02392 453430 Fax: 02392 453293

Email: [email protected]

 

Specifiying Marine Airconditioning for your boat

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Two Golden Rules when Specifying Marine Airconditioning

During the recent London Boat Show the Penguin team spent a lot of time discussing best practice when specifying marine airconditioning – below are the two key points to get right.

1. Correct air flow

Retrofitting marine airconditioning inevitably means you will end up sacrificing some of your existing storage and locker space to run the ducting and grill back boxes.  If you want your finished system to work effectively don’t cut corners on this.  The aim is to project the cold, dense air from the airconditioner’s blower up and across the ceiling of the cabin.  So, air distribution grills should be as high up as practically possible, for example positioned at the top of a wardrobe.

Marine Airconditioning air distributionNever try and share your marine airconditioning outlet with an existing heater outlet as these are generally positioned way too low and you will just end up freezing the floor of the cabin and little else.

Given the restrictions in space and the ability to run ducting, especially on smaller yachts, delivery grills are often positioned in the back of saloon seating.  If this is the only available position ensure that the grill is positioned so it does not simply freeze the back of the neck of the person sitting in front of it.  This can often be done by mounting it on an angled plinth to help projct the air up.

Equally important to good air delivery is getting the return air back to the marine airconditioner effectively.  All airconditioning works by dehumidifying the air as well as cooling it.  To do this you must ensure that the air in the cabin is recycled via a clear unobstructed route back to the marine airconditioner.  If a return air grill is fitted it must be large enough to provide sufficient area for efficient operation.  See our guide chart for further details.

2. Ensure Sufficient Cooling Water Flow and that the Pump will Prime Properly

Make sure the flow rate of the pump matches the required water flow of the marine airconditioning unit.  Fit a fine gauze strainer and make sure that this is cleaned as part of your regular maintenace on board.  See the product technical specification on our website or email us for confirmation of sizing and flow rates.

On sailboats particularly, a badly installed pump will cause major problems with your marine airconditioning.  The pumps are not self-priming so must be sited well below the water line and we further recommend that they are fitted as close to the sea water intake and strainer as possible.  Pumps will push the water far easier than they can suck air so the closer you locate the pump to the sea water intake the better.

Again for best practice and to further improve the performance of marine airconditioning we also recommend that you fit a forward facing scoop on the intake.

To summarise, get the basics right, good air flow and a well positioned sea water pump and your marine airconditioning will work efficiently and effectively from day one!

If you would like Penguin to assist you further with any marine airconditioning related questions or provide advice or a quote to supply for your boat please let us know.

Come and See Penguin Refrigeration at 2012 London Boat Show

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Penguin Refrigeration will be exhibiting at the London International Boat Show from 6th to 15th January 2012 at Excel in the North Hall – Stand A111.

Large Range of Marine Fridges Freezers and Air Conditioning Products on Display
UK distributors for Frigoboat, Vitrifrigo and Climma Marine Air Conditioning, Penguin Refrigeration will be displaying a large range of their 12 and 24 volt marine fridges and freezers as well as 12/24 volt component fridge products, including air cooled, keel cooled and pump water cooled options. Also on display will be the latest Marine Air Conditioning products from Climma including the new Compact 3.5 unit and the MK3 controller.

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

Special Offers
Penguin will also be running special promotions at the show with up to 20% discount on certain fridges freezers and AC systems.

We look forward to seeing you from 6th to 15th January 2012.

London International Boat Show

New Partnership for Penguin Superyacht Refrigeration

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Penguin Refrigeration has joined forces with Italian manufacturers Veco to produce a new, refined range of custom refrigeration solutions for the Global Superyacht and Megayacht market.  Designed to fit seamlessly into the unique interior of each individual Yacht, Penguin Superyacht Refrigeration covers all aspects of refrigeration on-board from cold stores and galley fridges, to bespoke wet bars and guest cabin minibars.

As Veco’s sole UK Distributor for more than 10 years, Penguin has a very close relationship with their Italian manufacturers and a proven track record with the UK’s leading yards for designing, commissioning and supporting custom refrigeration.  Over the past 18 months Penguin have produced custom refrigeration solutions for both refits and new builds at Pendennis, Palmer Johnson and most recently have just commissioned the refrigeration for Oyster’s new 115 at RMK Turkey.

Penguin Superyacht Refrigeration has been setup to provide turnkey solutions in custom refrigeration for any specific fridge or freezer requirement, whether a complete galley system or a unique fridge to suit a VIP stateroom or entertainment area.  The new partnership with Veco gives Penguin the facility to design, manufacture, and support these products globally.

“Penguin Superyacht Refrigeration is a natural development of the long standing business relationship that already exists between Veco and Penguin in the custom refrigeration market,” Commented Carlo Formenti CEO of Veco.  “For Veco, Penguin expanding into Europe and beyond is fantastic as they interpret and confirm exactly what our customer’s want so we can focus on the manufacture, which is our speciality.”

You can learn more about Penguin Superyacht Refrigeration at www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/page/custom-fridges-and-freezers-for-luxury-yachts-and-super-yachts/

Custom Fridge and Freezer

Vitrifrigo C47 12 Volt Fridge fitted in the new Hyundai i800 ‘Motorcaravan of the Year 2011’

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Congratulations to Wellhouse Leisure, whose new Hyundai i800 motorhome, has just won Motorcaravan of the Year 2011, at the recent Stratford Motorhome Show.

Beating off stiff competition from other leading motorhome manufacturers, including VW and Fiat, the success of the Hyundai was attributed, in no small part, to its innovative, well equipped kitchen, which includes not just the usual sink and hob that you would expect to find on a vehicle of this size, but also an oven and grill.  To accommodate the oven, Wellhouse needed to find a lower height fridge than the standard solutions available.  Turning to Penguin Refrigeration for help, we suggested two 12 volt fridge options – the Vitrifrigo C47 or BRK35.  Looking for maximum volume Wellhouse opted for the larger 47 litre C47, with its easy access pull out drawer and adapted their design to suit.

i800 Hyudai Motorhome featuring C47 12 Volt Fridge
i800 Hyundai Motorhome featuring C47 12 Volt Fridge
C47 12 Volt Fridge fitted to i800 Campervan
C47 12 Volt Fridge fitted to i800 Campervan

The C47 is powered by a remote mounted Danfoss BD35 12/24 volt DC compressor with Vitrifrigo’s highly efficient aluminium finned condenser.  The Hyundai  i800 is fitted with a 90A/H battery providing enough power to run the fridge for 2 to 3 days without charging.  For more information on the C47 fridge go to www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#c47 or the smaller BRK35 www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#brk35

For details of the Wellhouse Leisure i800 Hyundai go to www.wellhouseleisure.com

Penguin Refrigeration Spring Sale #EXTENDED#

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Up to 20% off 12/24 Volt fridges and freezers. Use the voucher codes below to get 20% discount on Vitrifrigo 12/24 volt fridges and freezers or 10% discount from Frigoboat fridge systems or components.

For Vitrifrigo – VITRISPRING11
For Frigoboat – FRIGOSPRING11

Offer now open until 30th June 2011.

All discounts are calculated from Penguin Refrigeration Retail Price.  Spring Sale Offer only applies to products not already on sale or special offer and excludes spare parts.

New Compact 3.5 Mini Marine Air-conditioner from Climma

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Climma’s latest Marine Air Conditioner is possibly the smallest marine air conditioning unit ever built.  Extremely compact (H:241mm W:381mm D:204mm), the Compact 3.5 is water cooled  and suitable for cooling a small sleeping cabin (i.e. such as a V berth on a 30 to 38 footer).

Controlled using the new and updated digital Vega MK3 remote mount control panel – Provides full climate control with a 8 fan speed operation in Auto mode to ensure optimum comfort at minimum noise level. With an LED digital display showing temperature and fan speed and finger-tip dial adjustment.
Built and engineered to the highest standards by Veco in Italy the Compact 3.5 includes the following product highlights:

– High efficiency rotary compressor to ensure the lowest possible start and run currents, making it ideal to be powered through a small inverter – minimum power capacity of 500W.
– The quiet, yet powerful, 8 speed fan with a two position adjustable air outlet (horizontal to vertical).
– Cupronickel sea water heat exchanger to ensure maximum resistance to corrosion
– High efficiency, copper coil aluminium finned evaporator to provide cooling to the fan blower.
– Mounted on a marine grade stainless steel base to ensure a long lifetime of service and resistance to corrosion in the harsh marine environment.
– Built in plastic condensate tray supplied with angled and straight hose connectors.
– We recommend that the Frigoboat DC water pump A092819C is used to supply cooling water.

Climma Compact 3.5 Cool Only
Climma Compact 3.5 Cool Only

Penguin will supply the Compact 3.5 only or as a kit including Vega Mk3 digital control, plus duct with delivery grill.  Currently on an introductory offer of less 15%.

Check out:
www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#MC35COU
or for kit systems:
www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#MC35COUKIT
for full product details and prices

Climma also offer a wide range of wooden, aluminium and plastic grills so you can tailor to suit your interior the best aesthetic result with any style of interior design.

New VW T5 Conversion from Uberbus using Vitrifrigo C40L Top Loading 12/24 Volt fridge.

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Why Fit a Top Loading 12 Volt Fridge
Uberbus specialise in the design and production of bespoke campervan interiors for VW Transporters. When designing the layout for their latest VW T5 conversion they decided to opt for a top loading 12 Volt fridge. For Clough Jones of Uberbus there were two key advantages in using a top opening fridge over a conventional front opening one:
“First, we saw big advantages to our design by accessing the fridge through the top of the work surface. Space is real a premium in a T5 conversion, so moving the fridge from the more traditional under sink position frees up valuable space for food and other storage and the top opening fridge has the added benefit that you can always get to the fridge easily, even when the bed is down.
Second, a top loading fridge is a really secure way to store your chilled food. Unlike a front opening 12 Volt fridge there is no risk of driving off with the door open, or catch undone and distributing the contents of the fridge liberally around the inside of the campervan!
We chose the Vitrifrigo C40L because we believe it will be more efficient than other makes of 12 volt fridge due to its aluminium finned cooling unit. Plus, dimensionally, it fits neatly within the width of work top and to cap it all there even a small ice box in the top to make ice cubes – a real bonus in a top loading fridge.”

12 Volt Top Opening fridge
12 Volt Top Opening fridge

More About the 12 Volt Fridge Installation
What Penguin Refrigeration like about this installation, apart from the neat styling and appearance, is the detail of the lid hinging. Using sprung loaded hinges, the Uberbus design neatly holds the fridge lid open and then allows it shut completely flush to the work top when closed. Once the hinges were sourced the installation of the fridge was relatively straight forward, mounted to a flange just under the work top with the Danfoss BD35 12 volt compressor sited immediately below. Ventilation to the compressor and cooling unit was provided by vents in base of the cabinet with the warm air then encouraged to dissipate out behind the work top and through the wardrobe beside. The 12 Volt power is through an 110 amp hour battery charged using a Raw component intelligent charging system, which provides enough power to run the fridge (at a temperature of +4°C), and run all the interior LED lighting, for at least 4 days.
Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges and freezers are manufactured exclusively by Vitrifrigo in Italy and distributed in the UK by Penguin Refrigeration Ltd. For more details on the Uberbus Conversion visit http://uberbus.co.uk/Uberbus T5

New 12/24 Volt Fridges and Freezers at The Boat and Caravan Show 2011

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Vitrifrigo’s new look, silver finish, 12/24 volt fridges will be displayed on the Penguin Refrigeration stand 4031 in Hall 4 of the Boat & Caravan Show 2011 – 21st to 27th Feb at the NEC Birmingham.

Following the positive feedback to the C85i, 90 litre 12 volt fridge, developed for Vantage Motorhomes last year Vitrifrigo have extended their range of silver fronted fridges to include their 39, 42, 51, 62 litre models. The new colour has been well received by Penguin’s existing customers as a far better match for the grey vohringer furniture boards, proving popular in current motorhome and campervan conversions.

The Penguin Refrigeration stand (4031) is located with the campervan and motorhomes in Hall 4. Penguin will be displaying a cross section of the extensive Vitrifrigo 12/24 volt fridge and freezer range with special offers on the most popular 12 volt fridges available during the show. Technical staff will also be on hand to assist in specifying the best 12 volt fridge for your campervan, motorhome or RV. The team are also qualified to answer your technical questions on power consumption, advise on how to set up your installation using solar power, vehicle alternator or hook up or other power charging systems.

For more details on the exhibition, including opening times and ticket details, visit the Boat & Caravan 2011 website: www.boatandcaravan.co.uk

Penguin Launch Website Voucher Offer at London International Boat Show

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Penguin Refrigeration have launched two website voucher codes offering 15% off their entire range of Vitrifrigo 12/24 volt fridges and freezers and 10% off all Frigoboat component parts.  So, if you are looking to buy a Vitrifrigo 12/24 volt  fridge or freezer or a Frigoboat marine refrigeration system why not take advantage of the Penguin Voucher Codes.

Those who visited Penguin Refrigeration at the recent London International Boat Show will already be aware of the new promotional voucher codes.
LIBS2011V for Vitrifrigo
or LIBS2011F for Frigoboat.
The Voucher Codes are only valid on purchases made through the Penguin Refrigeration website www.penguinfrigo.co.uk until 28th February. To use the voucher, simply select the product from the website, go to the check out and enter the voucher code in the Voucher box accordingly.

Just remember voucher codes will only be valid on purchases up to 28th Feb and excludes spare parts or fridges/freezers already on special offer.

Penguin Refrigeration at the London International Boat Show 2011

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Come and see Penguin Refrigeration on Stand F5 in the North hall of the London International Boat Show at Excel from 7th to 16th January

Special Offers
Penguin Refrigeration will be offering exclusive special offers on all marine 12 volt and 24 volt  fridges, freezers and marine air conditioning products bought at the show.

Large Range and new Products on Display
Penguin Refrigeration have a large range of 12 and 24 volt marine fridges and freezers on display as well as 12/24 volt component fridge products, including air cooled, keel cooled and pump water cooled options. Also on display will be the latest Marine Air Conditioning products including the brand new Compact 3.5 unit from Climma.

Technical Advice
Penguin technical staff will be on hand throughout the show to help and assist,offering advice and answers to just about any 12/24 volt fridge, freezer or marine air conditioning question.

So whether you require advice, spare parts or a new fridge system, Penguin will be able to help you.  We look forward to seeing you.

Penguin Refrigeration VW T5 gets the Celtic Motorhomes Make Over

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After three years of faithful service it was time to upgrade the Penguin Fridge Transporter. So with a new Mercedes Vito ordered, our existing VW T5 Fridge Transporter went for the full conversion make over at Celtic Motorhomes including a new Vitrifrigo C39i 12 Volt fridge.
A long standing customer of Penguin Refrigeration, Celtic Motorhomes have been fitting Vitrifrigo C39i, 12 Volt fridges, to their Mazda Bongo conversions for many years. The Penguin VW T5 Transporter was Celtic’s first full VW T5 conversion and has been so well received that it is proving to be Celtic’s launch into the VW T5 conversion market. Like many VW T5 Conversions the kitchen work surface with sink and hob is fitted opposite the sliding door with the Vitrifrigo C39i, 12 volt fridge, fitted neatly just behind the driver’s seat. Celtic opted for the Vitrifrigo C39i because of its compact dimensions, particularly the shallow depth, allowing them to fit a larger bed and have more room in the living space of the conversion. This type of campervan conversion is particularly suited to people who use their campervan for sporting activities like surfing or mountain biking. A reliable and efficient 12 volt fridge is a vital part of the interior but it cannot compromise the living space. The Vitrifrigo C39i fits the need perfectly as the shallow depth and integral compressor allow it to slot neatly into the slim line work top. The addition of Celtic’s trademark curved Tambour doors not only improve the aesthetic quality of the conversion, but also allow the drivers seat to neatly swivel past the fridge.
“We have fitted the Vitrifrigo C39i fridge to our conversions for several years and always found it to be a very reliable fridge, extremely economical on power consumption. Our customers find they can run their Vitrifrigo C39i for at least 3 days from the 90 Amp hour service battery we fit as standard” commented Ed Jukes, Managing Director of Celtic Motorhomes.
For more information about the Vitrifrigo C39i 12 volt fridge used in this Conversion visit the Penguin website: www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#C39i. For more details on the Celtic Motorhomes VW T5 conversion visit www.celticmotorhomes.com

C39i Vitrifrigo 12volt Fridge
C39i Vitrifrigo 12volt Fridge
VW T5 Transporter
VW T5 Transporter

Jerba Campervans Go Gas Free with Vitrifrigo 12 Volt Fridges

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Jerba Campervans, manufacturers of high quality campervan conversions in Edinburgh, have developed their 2011 range of VW and Mercedes Vito campervan conversions to run gas free using Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges and diesel hobs and heating systems.

Combining a Vitrifrigo 12 volt dc fridge with diesel hob and heating allows Jerba Campervans to remove the requirement for gas completely from their conversions freeing up additional space for storage and avoiding the frustration of running out of gas when camping in the wilds. To run gas free Jerba Campervans needed to make their 12 volt electrical systems as efficient as possible.  In their experience the Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges have proven to be very economical on power, using a 90 amp hour Varta leisure battery, the Vitrifrigo fridge will maintain a constant temperature (3°C in 25°C ambient), for up to three days without needing to recharge the battery.   For those wanting to be truly self sufficient Jerba Campervans offer the option of a 68 Watt solar panel providing enough charge to run the fridge indefinitely with no other source of power required.

“Jerba Campervans are clearly demonstrating how an efficient 12 volt fridge combined with good power management and charging systems will provide an ideal solution for continuous refrigeration when camping” Zeb Elliott, Commercial Director Penguin Refrigeration.

Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges and freezers are manufactured exclusively by Vitrifrigo in Italy and distributed in the UK by Penguin Refrigeration Ltd.

International Caravan and Motorhome 2010

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Penguin Refrigeration will be exhibiting at the International Caravan and Motorhome Show 2010 from 12th to 17th October at the NEC Birmingham, displaying the latest vehicle fridges and freezers from Vitrifrigo for the camper van and motor home market.

Located with the vehicle converters in Hall 10, stand number 10-59B,  Penguin will be displaying a cross section of the extensive Vitrifrigo range with special offers on certain lines including the popular C42L and C39i fridges available at the show.  Penguin technical staff will also be on hand through out the show to help and assist on how to specify the best fridge for your camper van, motorhome or RV.  The team are also qualified to answer your technical questions on power consumption and advise on how to set up your installation to minimise the power consumption of the fridge using solar power, vehicle alternator or hook up power charging systems.

For more details on the exhibition, including opening times and ticket details, visit the International Caravan and Motorhome 2010 website: www.caravanshows.com

Southampton International Boat Show 10th-19th Sept 2010

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Penguin Refrigeration will be exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show which runs from 10th to 19th September.  Displaying the latest marine refrigeration and air conditioning products from Frigoboat, Vitrifrigo and Climma Marine Air Conditioning you will find us in the Ocean Hall – stand G003.

Throughout the show we will have our technical staff on hand to help with any technical questions you have as well as providing assistance and advice on specifying a fridge or AC system.

For more details on the exhibition, including opening times and ticket details, visit the PSP Southampton International Boat Show website: www.southamptonboatshow.com

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