5 coolers for heating and cooling drinking water

The products of the American brand Cooper & Hunter are deservedly popular with the public, because the company has more than a century of experience in the production of climate technology.

A key element in the design of a top-loading cooler is a compressor that provides consumers with cold or hot water at any time. The device is able to cool the liquid to a temperature of about 10 °C and heat up to 90 °C, without bringing it to a boil and, accordingly, preserving the beneficial properties of water. In silence, the operation of the compressor is accompanied by a characteristic hum, similar to the sound of an ordinary refrigerator.

The performance of the model is quite standard for this class of devices: the intensity of water heating is 5 liters / hour, and the cooling rate is 2 liters / hour. One such cooler is enough for a medium-sized office room. The water supply is implemented in an equally standard way, for which two separate push-type cranes are provided.

The inner walls of the water tanks are covered with an antibacterial layer that prevents the possible spread of viruses and bacteria. From the outside, the heating, cooling and power availability states are duplicated on the front panel using light indicators.

An important advantage of the model is the affordable cost. In conjunction with stylish options for the body colours (black, white and blue metallic with silver inserts), the price tag creates all the conditions for the Cooper& Hunter H1-L to take its rightful place in an office or home environment.

A simple, at first glance, cooler model from the company HotFrost hides a remarkable potential. Not only is it able to control the temperature of heating and cooling water, so in addition, a small ozonator cabinet is built into the body of the device, which needs to be described in more detail.

Many users confuse the compartment for ozonation of food and beverages with a built-in refrigerator. In fact, ozonation is intended for completely different purposes — with its help, mold is destroyed, unpleasant odours and tastes are removed, and vegetables and fruits become fresher and acquire improved taste qualities. The ozonation procedure is started by setting the appropriate timer for 0-30 minutes. In the off state, the locker can serve as an excellent place to store dishes.

Returning to the main functions of the cooler — heating and cooling of water — it is necessary to note the presence of an electronic display for adjusting the temperature of the liquid supply. Water heating is carried out in the range from 35 ° to 94 °C with a capacity of 5 liters / hour, and cooling — at a temperature of 5 °C to 15 °C at a speed of about 2 liters / hour. The most suitable for a small office for 10-15 people or the reception of some salon.

The device is equipped with two separate pressure taps for hot and cold water, i.e. to pour liquid, you will need to press them with a glass. In some instances of the model, water leaks occur in the area of the taps. However, with a careful attitude to technology, no excesses arise with it and it faithfully serves for the benefit of lovers of hot and cold drinks, perfectly fitting into most interiors.

Of the numerous symbols in the name of the Ecotronic cooler model, the most important role is assigned to the letter F. The word Refrigerator is encrypted in it, which indicates the presence of a built-in mini-refrigerator in the design of the device.

The compartment for cooling products is hidden behind a door in the lower part of the case. Its volume is 16 liters, and in the centre the compartment is blocked by a removable shelf. The locker will not make a replacement for a full-fledged refrigerator, but there is enough space in it for a couple of bowls with food, a few sandwiches or a small cake.

In the centre of the front panel of the cooler there are two taps of the "push with a mug" type: red for hot water supply, and blue for cold. The temperature of heating or cooling the liquid can be set according to your own preferences, for which the model is equipped with a colour display and corresponding control keys. Thus, the temperature adjustment range of hot water ranges from 35 to 95 °C, and cold — from 5 to 25 °C. Such a wide spread is able to meet the requirements of all employees in the office.

The current time is displayed in the centre of the screen. In addition to the clock, the operating modes of the cooler are linked — the device can be pre-programmed to function in a specific time interval. This allows you to save on energy bills, which is especially important for office premises with a well-established working day schedule.

The cooler is devoid of serious flaws, and minor flaws in its design are practically not found. These offhand include only the complexity of replacing the water bottle, which is inherent in all models of coolers with top loading. It is not worth considering this minus seriously, especially since the number of advantages of Ecotronic C21-LFPM significantly outweighs the scales on its side.

Coolers with a lower water load, to which the HotFrost 45A belongs, provide a number of important advantages. Firstly, they provide a more comfortable replacement of heavy bottles, and secondly, such models look much more aesthetically pleasing, since the water container is installed in a place invisible to the eyes.

In addition to the traditional heating (up to 92 °C) and cooling (about 7 °C) for coolers, the model also offers to pour water at room temperature. Agree, it is much more pleasant to quench your thirst with cool water. The design of the cooler uses an electronic valve for distributing liquid, so filling for all three types of water is carried out through one tap. The command to drain the liquid at the desired temperature is given by pressing the corresponding key on the control panel. At the same time, the hot water button is framed with protection against accidental activation by children.

The area around the drain tap is illuminated, which makes it possible to exclude the spillage of water past the cup at night. If the backlight is not needed, it is easy to turn off using the toggle switch on the back of the device. Lighting of the filling zone does not have a negative impact on the energy consumption of the model, which is within 1 kWh per day.

The HotFrost 45A has a very memorable appearance — the stylish dark red silhouette of the model will adorn both a newfangled office and a modern home. And you will not have to worry about the performance of your direct duties by the cooler — there were practically no significant complaints about its work.

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