> 
> 
> Man!!! I did not even see my name on the list of bigmouths....
> 
> Well, anyway, taking heed of Joel's warnings, I thought I'd let you
> guys in on how the "Koolatron"  turned out to be. Some of you will remember
> that I posted a couple of articles asking questions about whether
> the same technology would be applicable to Air-Conditioning, and there
> was quite a few messages, and then the interest died (hey, how about
> a virtual Corp. that produces plug-in A/C units for older vehicles???!???).
> 
> Anyway, back to the topic, I've had the Koolatron box for two weeks now, 
> and I guess I cannot complain....  It does keep pretty cool even inside
> the van out in the parking lot for over 8hrs., and does not seem to drain
> the battery to any noticeable degree.  I got the 30-liter version, which
> is quite spacious, but, to my dismay, DOES NOT FIT between the two
> front seats of my '87 Weekender :-( ...
> 
> It is a nice thing to have for $99.00 plus shipping, but one thing
> that really upset me is that they sent me the A/C adaptor and charged
> me $49.00 extra for it, even though I specifically asked for it NOT sent
> to me.  Even though a $10.00 radio shack adaptor will NOT work here, I can
> get a transformer powerful enough for much less than that.  And 4 $1.00
> Radio Shack power diodes should do the rest....
> 
> I guess I'll have to get on their case and send their adaptor back...
> 
> I have not had an occasion to try it in heating mode, but, I imagine
> it'll do even better....
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Cetin Seren
> cs@karin.att.com
> 
> 

Whoa!  How can I get more info on this contraption?  You say you
use it when the car is turned off and it keeps you cool?  With
out much battery drain.  Is it a water cooler or AC?  Help me
out here.

Thanks,

Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com