I have been considering getting one of the compressor based cooler.
Doing a bit of research there are 2 main manufacturers. Waeco who makes
the Coolmatic and Engle.

Initially I thought the Coolmatic which uses the famed German Danfoss
compressor is the best until I read up more on Engle. It turned out
Engle employs a "swiing" compressor design making it very energy
efficient. It has only one moving part.

The testimonials on the Engle's site have some positive user experience.

Anyone have experience with either the Coolmatic or Engle? The price of
both are pretty well on par. All Engle units are AC/DC while Coolmatic
has DC-only and AC/DC.

In longervity and power efficiency Engle seems to be ahead. Engle is
made in Japan.

Here is Coolmatic and Engle's websites:

http://www.i-m-d.com/engel/1products.htm

http://www.coolmatic.net

- Vince

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