At 02:29 PM 8/16/2010 Monday, neil n wrote:
>Was curious about Isotherm ASU + Holding Plate option. A link for
>others curious about this:
>
>http://www.indelmarineusa.com/products/facts/ASU_vs_classic.htm

That's an extremely clever setup, combining two things that have each
been around forever.  Typical milk truck setup has a holding plate
that's charged by an electric compressor while the truck is plugged
into 110v overnight.  Typical marine setup uses a mechanical
compressor that likely runs continuously when the engine is turning.

If the construction is as clever as the idea, that's a real
winner.  A Vanagon might be below the point where it's too small to
be practical, though.  Holding plates take up space.  That photo they
show is of a probably 50-60 foot gold-plater -- which may also give
an idea of the price.

Blue ice and a fridge fan is an extremely pale imitation of the real
thing.  If the eutectic gel itself were encased in metal instead of
plastic it would help a little.

Yours,
David