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Old 18-06-2018, 10:41   #1
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Engel MB40VH discontinued - what else is comparable?

Looking to add two top loading fridges - one to be used as freezer.

The word is Engel is the most power efficient and I found the MB40VH online - but it is discontinued - called the company and confirmed. Also confirmed they do not sell any kits you can use with your own cold box.

Other recommendations?

I could buy their stand-alone units and build em in I guess?
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Old 18-06-2018, 17:29   #2
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Re: Engel MB40VH discontinued - what else is comparable?

There are a lot of icebox conversion units available. I think Engel makes a version of their swing compressor just for this purpose.
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Engel MB40VH discontinued - what else is comparable?

On the link you supplied, there is another link to a D model that is still in production I believe.
Never mind, it’s also out of stock
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There are a lot of icebox conversion units available. I think Engel makes a version of their swing compressor just for this purpose.
I called the number on the website. The person told me they do not make any sort of kits for doing icebox conversion.
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I called the number on the website. The person told me they do not make any sort of kits for doing icebox conversion.


They have no clue?

http://www.sailboatstuff.com/ref_eng...04408F-U1.html
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My guess is, sailboatstuff has no clue. And their phone number is disconnected.
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