Pure Outdoor by Monoprice Emperor 25 Portable Refrigerator 25L with home and car plug adapters
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Does this have any sort of battery bank built in so you can leave it running a bit before having to plug in, or does it require constant power?
A shopper
on Apr 4, 2024
BEST ANSWER: The fridge works like anything you have plugged into your lighter for power. As long as the car is running or the key is engaged (ex: parked but listening to the radio) it will draw power and cool. Once the key is removed it slowly begins to warm again. I put a layer of reusable ice blocks at the bottom and set the temperature just below freezing. That way all the goods stay cool overnight but I need to charge it again in the morning (start the car and run the engine for a while). It doesn't draw any power once the key is removed. It's not quite what I thought it was, but works well using it as described.
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- Wayne M on Apr 4, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2023
BEST ANSWER: The fridge works like anything you have plugged into your lighter for power. As long as the car is running or the key is engaged (ex: parked but listening to the radio) it will draw power and cool. Once the key is removed it slowly begins to warm again. I put a layer of reusable ice blocks at the bottom and set the temperature just below freezing. That way all the goods stay cool overnight but I need to charge it again in the morning (start the car and run the engine for a while). It doesn't draw any power once the key is removed. It's not quite what I thought it was, but works well using it as described.
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- Wayne M on Apr 4, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2023
No it does not have any sort of battery backup. It does have a battery voltage monitor that will shut off the unit if the battery voltage drops in order to not deplete your your car battery to the point that the car will not start. So, therefore it does need constant power.
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- richard b on Apr 4, 2024
- Purchased on Apr 30, 2023
This does not have an internal battery. It has to be connected to an external power source to operate.
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- Andy L on Apr 4, 2024
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2023
Unit need to be plugged in to either 110V or 12v to operate. No battery.
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- Befuddled on Apr 4, 2024
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2023
This does not have any battery storage. It cools when it gets power.
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- Henry K on Apr 4, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 11, 2023
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How many amps does this draw? I want to use a solar panel on my Pontoon boat to keep battery charged. It says it draws 45watts 3.75 amps I think 45watts/12V=3.75amps
Jim S
on Apr 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: My "Refrigerator" (this one) pulls around 32 watts on DC power, so it pulls about 2.7 amps when it is running. That is with the internal temp set to 35 degrees.
On AC, it pulls about 57 to 60 watts when it is running. also set at 35 degrees.
It took over 30+ hours to drain my 78,000mAh (288Wh) power station on DC power. I was opening the lid at least once an hour.
On AC power from the same power station, the power station was drained in about 20 hours.
On AC, it pulls about 57 to 60 watts when it is running. also set at 35 degrees.
It took over 30+ hours to drain my 78,000mAh (288Wh) power station on DC power. I was opening the lid at least once an hour.
On AC power from the same power station, the power station was drained in about 20 hours.
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- Mark A on Apr 10, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2023
BEST ANSWER: My "Refrigerator" (this one) pulls around 32 watts on DC power, so it pulls about 2.7 amps when it is running. That is with the internal temp set to 35 degrees.
On AC, it pulls about 57 to 60 watts when it is running. also set at 35 degrees.
It took over 30+ hours to drain my 78,000mAh (288Wh) power station on DC power. I was opening the lid at least once an hour.
On AC power from the same power station, the power station was drained in about 20 hours.
On AC, it pulls about 57 to 60 watts when it is running. also set at 35 degrees.
It took over 30+ hours to drain my 78,000mAh (288Wh) power station on DC power. I was opening the lid at least once an hour.
On AC power from the same power station, the power station was drained in about 20 hours.
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- Mark A on Apr 10, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2023
True, but that's full demand and only while it's cooling. Most of the time, it's using miliwatts.
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- Fred on Apr 6, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2023
Renewablewise has a good page on how many batteries to run a refrigerator. You'll have to search it yourself because links aren't allowed in the answers.
It also reinforces your calculation for amps, and estimates the refrigerator will run about a third of the time (eight hours a day).
Bottom line, they recommend a 60 Ah lead-acid or 40 Ah lithium battery for 24/7 use.
It also reinforces your calculation for amps, and estimates the refrigerator will run about a third of the time (eight hours a day).
Bottom line, they recommend a 60 Ah lead-acid or 40 Ah lithium battery for 24/7 use.
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- Peter B on Apr 7, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2023
@12v rated operating voltage DC 4.5 amps
Rated operating current 3.0 amps.
I have been using it for a week now, it is very efficient and you can reduce the load if needed with eco mode.
I think you may have a problem with keeping it dry on a pontoon boat. It has vents on the bottom edges and would have to be kept below.
Rated operating current 3.0 amps.
I have been using it for a week now, it is very efficient and you can reduce the load if needed with eco mode.
I think you may have a problem with keeping it dry on a pontoon boat. It has vents on the bottom edges and would have to be kept below.
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- AL L on Apr 6, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2023
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Are there any points on the unit to lock it up with a lock or cable?
A shopper
on Jul 15, 2023
BEST ANSWER: NO, it is quite square and no points either for a lock cable, or the lid itself...
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- Nash D on Jul 16, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2023
BEST ANSWER: NO, it is quite square and no points either for a lock cable, or the lid itself...
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- Nash D on Jul 16, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2023
No, there are no accommodations to lock the lid or to lock the unit to secure it.
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- Jerry on Jul 15, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2023
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I assume you can still add ice to this if you run out of power?
Scot H
on Feb 22, 2024
BEST ANSWER: It does have a drain plug inside for any water build up. I put ice in freezer bags so when ice melts in bag its easier to change with no water in cooler
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- Roland S on Feb 26, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2023
BEST ANSWER: It does have a drain plug inside for any water build up. I put ice in freezer bags so when ice melts in bag its easier to change with no water in cooler
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- Roland S on Feb 26, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2023
I put a couple of those freezer ice bags at the bottom so the fridge retains it's coolness overnight
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- Wayne M on Feb 23, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2023
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This looks A LOT like a compressor based cooler but it NEVER says it anywhere
Is this actually a compressor based cooler??
Is this actually a compressor based cooler??
Jeffrey T
on Feb 28, 2023
BEST ANSWER: yes. i had the same question. the manual says "This cooler uses R134a refrigerant. Dispose of this unit only at an appropriate recycling center." so yes it is a compressor
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- Keaton S on Feb 28, 2023
BEST ANSWER: yes. i had the same question. the manual says "This cooler uses R134a refrigerant. Dispose of this unit only at an appropriate recycling center." so yes it is a compressor
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- Keaton S on Feb 28, 2023
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How do you set your desired temp? I've tried and all I get on the read out is the current internal temp and -40. I'm at wits end and just about to ship this back out of frustration.
Kevin M
on Jul 1, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. You would press and hold the Settings button, displayed as a gear, for about 1 second and release to show the word TEMPERATURE flashing on the display. Then using the Plus or Minus (+ or -) buttons, set the desired temperature. Then you can choose to press and hold the Settings button for about 1 second again to save the desired temperature or allow to save it on its own after 10 seconds of inactivity. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. You would press and hold the Settings button, displayed as a gear, for about 1 second and release to show the word TEMPERATURE flashing on the display. Then using the Plus or Minus (+ or -) buttons, set the desired temperature. Then you can choose to press and hold the Settings button for about 1 second again to save the desired temperature or allow to save it on its own after 10 seconds of inactivity. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 6, 2023
I had issues setting the temperature as well and realized "eco" mode doesn't allow setting a temperature, it seems to just keep it at 39 degrees. I changed the setting to "max" and was then able to set the temperature to whatever I wanted. Might be something to check on yours and for future users.
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- Chris D on Dec 15, 2023
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If pre-cooled using wall current overnight, how long would it stay at temperature before we had to plug it in to the car charger?
A shopper
on Feb 28, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. The answer to this would really depend on the specific conditions the refrigerator is under. Our recommendation would be to just have it connected for continuous cooling. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. The answer to this would really depend on the specific conditions the refrigerator is under. Our recommendation would be to just have it connected for continuous cooling. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 6, 2023
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Although you state -7°F max low what are the conditions to obtain that temperature? What type of cooling system is used, refrigerant or peltier?
A shopper
on Feb 28, 2023
BEST ANSWER: As other has said, it is compressor based with refrigerant. The coldest I’ve been able to attain is 7.9F with it running nonstop in 70F ambient
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- Donald N on Jul 15, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: As other has said, it is compressor based with refrigerant. The coldest I’ve been able to attain is 7.9F with it running nonstop in 70F ambient
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- Donald N on Jul 15, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2023
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Does the led readout toggle on the unit between Celsius and Fahrenheit, or just Celsius?
A shopper
on Mar 1, 2023
BEST ANSWER: toggles between C and F
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- Jim S on Apr 6, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: toggles between C and F
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- Jim S on Apr 6, 2023
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What are the dimensions of the interior cooling compartment?
Victor M
on Mar 1, 2023
BEST ANSWER: For the main chamber, approx 13.25” long x 10” wide x 10.5” high
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- Donald N on May 6, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: For the main chamber, approx 13.25” long x 10” wide x 10.5” high
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- Donald N on May 6, 2023
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What's the coldest temp the cooler will consistently stay at while driving on a summer road trip?
Thomas H
on Apr 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. The answer to this would really depend on the specific conditions the refrigerator is under. Our recommendation would be to just have it connected for continuous cooling. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 7, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. The answer to this would really depend on the specific conditions the refrigerator is under. Our recommendation would be to just have it connected for continuous cooling. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 7, 2023
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Will it actually cool to below zero?
Dennis H
on Apr 22, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes, this refrigerator/freezer will cool down all the way to ‑7°F.
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- Carlos R Staff on May 16, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes, this refrigerator/freezer will cool down all the way to ‑7°F.
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- Carlos R Staff on May 16, 2023
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How loud is it? I want to put this in a QUIET office to store rubber items, glues, etc. to prolong their lifespan so it would be running 24/7 like a fridge. Can it handle this? Will it be quiet enough to work around or will it sound like a fridge as well with the compressor running? Thanks.
A shopper
on Apr 28, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes it is quiet, around the same volume as a typical home refrigerator. You hear fan noise like from a desktop computer.
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- Donald N on May 5, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes it is quiet, around the same volume as a typical home refrigerator. You hear fan noise like from a desktop computer.
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- Donald N on May 5, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2023
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Can this be left out in the rain?
A shopper
on Apr 29, 2023
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How do you set your desired temp? All I keep getting is the internal temp and -40 showing on the LCD, I'm about 5 minutes from sending it back out of frustration.
A shopper
on Jul 1, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. You would press and hold the Settings button, displayed as a gear, for about 1 second and release to show the word TEMPERATURE flashing on the display. Then using the Plus or Minus (+ or -) buttons, set the desired temperature. Then you can choose to press and hold the Settings button for about 1 second again to save the desired temperature or allow to save it on its own after 10 seconds of inactivity. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. You would press and hold the Settings button, displayed as a gear, for about 1 second and release to show the word TEMPERATURE flashing on the display. Then using the Plus or Minus (+ or -) buttons, set the desired temperature. Then you can choose to press and hold the Settings button for about 1 second again to save the desired temperature or allow to save it on its own after 10 seconds of inactivity. For further feedback or assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Carlos R Staff on Jul 6, 2023
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How HIGH a temperature can I set this to? Will it do 55°F? Like for storing root vegetables long term?
A shopper
on Sep 10, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I just checked. 50 degrees is the highest set point.
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- Scott L on Sep 11, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I just checked. 50 degrees is the highest set point.
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- Scott L on Sep 11, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2023
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Hello, Is this product NSF and TCS approved?
A shopper
on Oct 3, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Please contact us via chat, email, or phone by accessing: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact. One of our representatives will be glad to assist you. Thank you!
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- Jake S Staff on Oct 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Please contact us via chat, email, or phone by accessing: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact. One of our representatives will be glad to assist you. Thank you!
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- Jake S Staff on Oct 13, 2023
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What is the smaller black area inside the cooler for? Does it have the same cooling capacity as the larger white cooler area?
A shopper
on Feb 12, 2024
BEST ANSWER: It’s for smaller items that would otherwise fall to the bottom of the main compartment. It does not have the same capacity because it’s smaller. It does stay near the same temperature as the rest of the cooler, if that’s what you meant to ask.
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- Andy L on Feb 13, 2024
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2023
BEST ANSWER: It’s for smaller items that would otherwise fall to the bottom of the main compartment. It does not have the same capacity because it’s smaller. It does stay near the same temperature as the rest of the cooler, if that’s what you meant to ask.
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- Andy L on Feb 13, 2024
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2023
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I just got the new PowerCashe 1000 power station that is 1075 watts. Approximately how many hours would it run this thing at about 33 degrees on an 85 degree summer day?
Scot H
on Feb 22, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Monoprice just posted a bundle deal with the PowerCache 1000 and the Emperor 25. That post says that the answer to your question is 20 hours.
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- William David S on Apr 12, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Monoprice just posted a bundle deal with the PowerCache 1000 and the Emperor 25. That post says that the answer to your question is 20 hours.
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- William David S on Apr 12, 2024
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How many 12 ounce cans will this hold?
A shopper
on Feb 22, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. This portable refrigerator should hold up to 32 12oz cans.
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- Carlos R Staff on Mar 5, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. This portable refrigerator should hold up to 32 12oz cans.
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- Carlos R Staff on Mar 5, 2024
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Has anyone used this in the tesla Y subtrunk?
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on Jun 29, 2024
Has anyone used this in the tesla Y subtrunk?
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Rated 4 out of 5
cool fridge
would be nice if it included a basket to hold stuff like their competitors use.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works great so far
Tried it AC power for a couple of days and it chilled fast and the indicated temperature correlated well with a separate thermometer
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Rated 2 out of 5
Terrible Handles
Refrigerator is fine. quiet. Keeps things cold, but the handles are useless. Once loaded there is a good chance people are going to drop this thing. Strongly suggest getting one with exterior handles
flat handle with no lip or angle upwards to give better grip. Maybe .5" deep. Slick surface
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Rated 4 out of 5
Very nice unit
I like this unit, my only problem is that the corner opposite the electronics frequently detaches from the body. you have to wiggle it to get it back in place so it will close properly.
This has happened more than 5 times in the 2-3 weeks I have had it.
It cools things very quickly and makes almost no noise when the compressor kicks on.
This has happened more than 5 times in the 2-3 weeks I have had it.
It cools things very quickly and makes almost no noise when the compressor kicks on.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Good cooler
I have not had a chance to use this cooler yet, but I plugged it in and saw that it cooled down. The interior of the cooler is not as large as I hoped, but I have to keep telling myself that I don't need space for ice. The cooler is fairly quiet, and empty although not light, it is not too heavy. The build quality seems adequate and has kind of a utilitarian look. One feature I wanted and the cooler had was a latch for the lid. One thing that may explain why some people had problems with the cooler is that the instructions on setting the temperature is wrong. After fiddling a while, I realized that when they said you needed to press the button for one second, you actually had to press the button for less than a second.
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Rated 3 out of 5
1st. Use and the temp Guage is not allowing me to change after initial set up. It's jumping all over the place, even though inside is staying cool. Temp control unit needs replaced??
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Rated 5 out of 5
Cool cooler
Worked great for my outdoor events
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Rated 4 out of 5
Nice portable refrigerator
This refrigerator arrived on time. The packaging was excellent. I used it for one camping weekend trip. It worked well, however I found the controls are a bit awkward. You must follow the instructions for switching between the different functions, holding the button for three seconds after you reach the next function.
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Eli S
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic!
Very quiet! Cools quickly and easy to clean with the drain plug!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Just tap the power button
It works but the instructions are not so good. I pressed the power button for one second and the unit did not work. Tried many times and no go. So I decided to return the unit. I had thrown away the box. The only way I could easily get a new box was to order a new unit from Monoprice. I got a new unit and the same thing happened to the new fridge. So I called Monoprice and while talking to the representative and going thru the instructions I just tapped the power button and the unit came on and worked. So just tap the power button. Now I have to return one of the units and they are not light.
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