Penguin Frigo News

New Compact 3.5 Mini Marine Air-conditioner from Climma

May 11th, 2011

Climma’s latest Marine Air Conditioner is possibly the smallest marine air conditioning unit ever built. Extremely compact (H:241mm W:381mm D:204mm), the Compact 3.5 is water cooled and suitable for cooling a small sleeping cabin (i.e. such as a V berth on a 30 to 38 footer).

Controlled using the new and updated digital Vega MK3 remote mount control panel – Provides full climate control with a 8 fan speed operation in Auto mode to ensure optimum comfort at minimum noise level. With an LED digital display showing temperature and fan speed and finger-tip dial adjustment.
Built and engineered to the highest standards by Veco in Italy the Compact 3.5 includes the following product highlights:

- High efficiency rotary compressor to ensure the lowest possible start and run currents, making it ideal to be powered through a small inverter – minimum power capacity of 500W.
- The quiet, yet powerful, 8 speed fan with a two position adjustable air outlet (horizontal to vertical).
- Cupronickel sea water heat exchanger to ensure maximum resistance to corrosion
- High efficiency, copper coil aluminium finned evaporator to provide cooling to the fan blower.
- Mounted on a marine grade stainless steel base to ensure a long lifetime of service and resistance to corrosion in the harsh marine environment.
- Built in plastic condensate tray supplied with angled and straight hose connectors.
- We recommend that the Frigoboat DC water pump A092819C is used to supply cooling water.

Climma Compact 3.5 Cool Only

Penguin will supply the Compact 3.5 only or as a kit including Vega Mk3 digital control, plus duct with delivery grill. Currently on an introductory offer of less 15%.

Check out:
www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#MC35COU
or for kit systems:
www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#MC35COUKIT
for full product details and prices

Climma also offer a wide range of wooden, aluminium and plastic grills so you can tailor to suit your interior the best aesthetic result with any style of interior design.

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New VW T5 Conversion from Uberbus using Vitrifrigo C40L Top Loading 12/24 Volt fridge.

March 11th, 2011

Why Fit a Top Loading 12 Volt Fridge
Uberbus specialise in the design and production of bespoke campervan interiors for VW Transporters. When designing the layout for their latest VW T5 conversion they decided to opt for a top loading 12 Volt fridge. For Clough Jones of Uberbus there were two key advantages in using a top opening fridge over a conventional front opening one:
“First, we saw big advantages to our design by accessing the fridge through the top of the work surface. Space is real a premium in a T5 conversion, so moving the fridge from the more traditional under sink position frees up valuable space for food and other storage and the top opening fridge has the added benefit that you can always get to the fridge easily, even when the bed is down.
Second, a top loading fridge is a really secure way to store your chilled food. Unlike a front opening 12 Volt fridge there is no risk of driving off with the door open, or catch undone and distributing the contents of the fridge liberally around the inside of the campervan!
We chose the Vitrifrigo C40L because we believe it will be more efficient than other makes of 12 volt fridge due to its aluminium finned cooling unit. Plus, dimensionally, it fits neatly within the width of work top and to cap it all there even a small ice box in the top to make ice cubes – a real bonus in a top loading fridge.”

12 Volt Top Opening fridge

More About the 12 Volt Fridge Installation
What Penguin Refrigeration like about this installation, apart from the neat styling and appearance, is the detail of the lid hinging. Using sprung loaded hinges, the Uberbus design neatly holds the fridge lid open and then allows it shut completely flush to the work top when closed. Once the hinges were sourced the installation of the fridge was relatively straight forward, mounted to a flange just under the work top with the Danfoss BD35 12 volt compressor sited immediately below. Ventilation to the compressor and cooling unit was provided by vents in base of the cabinet with the warm air then encouraged to dissipate out behind the work top and through the wardrobe beside. The 12 Volt power is through an 110 amp hour battery charged using a Raw component intelligent charging system, which provides enough power to run the fridge (at a temperature of +4°C), and run all the interior LED lighting, for at least 4 days.
Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges and freezers are manufactured exclusively by Vitrifrigo in Italy and distributed in the UK by Penguin Refrigeration Ltd. For more details on the Uberbus Conversion visit http://uberbus.co.uk/ Uberbus T5

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New 12/24 Volt Fridges and Freezers at The Boat and Caravan Show 2011

February 17th, 2011

Vitrifrigo’s new look, silver finish, 12/24 volt fridges will be displayed on the Penguin Refrigeration stand 4031 in Hall 4 of the Boat & Caravan Show 2011 – 21st to 27th Feb at the NEC Birmingham.

Following the positive feedback to the C85i, 90 litre 12 volt fridge, developed for Vantage Motorhomes last year Vitrifrigo have extended their range of silver fronted fridges to include their 39, 42, 51, 62 litre models. The new colour has been well received by Penguin’s existing customers as a far better match for the grey vohringer furniture boards, proving popular in current motorhome and campervan conversions.

The Penguin Refrigeration stand (4031) is located with the campervan and motorhomes in Hall 4. Penguin will be displaying a cross section of the extensive Vitrifrigo 12/24 volt fridge and freezer range with special offers on the most popular 12 volt fridges available during the show. Technical staff will also be on hand to assist in specifying the best 12 volt fridge for your campervan, motorhome or RV. The team are also qualified to answer your technical questions on power consumption, advise on how to set up your installation using solar power, vehicle alternator or hook up or other power charging systems.

For more details on the exhibition, including opening times and ticket details, visit the Boat & Caravan 2011 website: www.boatandcaravan.co.uk

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Penguin Launch Website Voucher Offer at London International Boat Show

January 27th, 2011

Penguin Refrigeration have launched two website voucher codes offering 15% off their entire range of Vitrifrigo 12/24 volt fridges and freezers and 10% off all Frigoboat component parts. So, if you are looking to buy a Vitrifrigo 12/24 volt fridge or freezer or a Frigoboat marine refrigeration system why not take advantage of the Penguin Voucher Codes.

Those who visited Penguin Refrigeration at the recent London International Boat Show will already be aware of the new promotional voucher codes.
LIBS2011V for Vitrifrigo
or LIBS2011F for Frigoboat.
The Voucher Codes are only valid on purchases made through the Penguin Refrigeration website www.penguinfrigo.co.uk until 28th February. To use the voucher, simply select the product from the website, go to the check out and enter the voucher code in the Voucher box accordingly.

Just remember voucher codes will only be valid on purchases up to 28th Feb and excludes spare parts or fridges/freezers already on special offer.

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Penguin Refrigeration at the London International Boat Show 2011

January 6th, 2011

Come and see Penguin Refrigeration on Stand F5 in the North hall of the London International Boat Show at Excel from 7th to 16th January

Special Offers
Penguin Refrigeration will be offering exclusive special offers on all marine 12 volt and 24 volt fridges, freezers and marine air conditioning products bought at the show.

Large Range and new Products on Display
Penguin Refrigeration have a large range of 12 and 24 volt marine fridges and freezers on display as well as 12/24 volt component fridge products, including air cooled, keel cooled and pump water cooled options. Also on display will be the latest Marine Air Conditioning products including the brand new Compact 3.5 unit from Climma.

Technical Advice
Penguin technical staff will be on hand throughout the show to help and assist,offering advice and answers to just about any 12/24 volt fridge, freezer or marine air conditioning question.

So whether you require advice, spare parts or a new fridge system, Penguin will be able to help you. We look forward to seeing you.

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Penguin Refrigeration VW T5 gets the Celtic Motorhomes Make Over

November 4th, 2010

After three years of faithful service it was time to upgrade the Penguin Fridge Transporter. So with a new Mercedes Vito ordered, our existing VW T5 Fridge Transporter went for the full conversion make over at Celtic Motorhomes including a new Vitrifrigo C39i 12 Volt fridge.
A long standing customer of Penguin Refrigeration, Celtic Motorhomes have been fitting Vitrifrigo C39i, 12 Volt fridges, to their Mazda Bongo conversions for many years. The Penguin VW T5 Transporter was Celtic’s first full VW T5 conversion and has been so well received that it is proving to be Celtic’s launch into the VW T5 conversion market. Like many VW T5 Conversions the kitchen work surface with sink and hob is fitted opposite the sliding door with the Vitrifrigo C39i, 12 volt fridge, fitted neatly just behind the driver’s seat. Celtic opted for the Vitrifrigo C39i because of its compact dimensions, particularly the shallow depth, allowing them to fit a larger bed and have more room in the living space of the conversion. This type of campervan conversion is particularly suited to people who use their campervan for sporting activities like surfing or mountain biking. A reliable and efficient 12 volt fridge is a vital part of the interior but it cannot compromise the living space. The Vitrifrigo C39i fits the need perfectly as the shallow depth and integral compressor allow it to slot neatly into the slim line work top. The addition of Celtic’s trademark curved Tambour doors not only improve the aesthetic quality of the conversion, but also allow the drivers seat to neatly swivel past the fridge.
“We have fitted the Vitrifrigo C39i fridge to our conversions for several years and always found it to be a very reliable fridge, extremely economical on power consumption. Our customers find they can run their Vitrifrigo C39i for at least 3 days from the 90 Amp hour service battery we fit as standard” commented Ed Jukes, Managing Director of Celtic Motorhomes.
For more information about the Vitrifrigo C39i 12 volt fridge used in this Conversion visit the Penguin website: www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/#C39i. For more details on the Celtic Motorhomes VW T5 conversion visit www.celticmotorhomes.com

C39i Vitrifrigo 12volt Fridge

VW T5 Transporter

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Jerba Campervans Go Gas Free with Vitrifrigo 12 Volt Fridges

September 2nd, 2010

Jerba Campervans, manufacturers of high quality campervan conversions in Edinburgh, have developed their 2011 range of VW and Mercedes Vito campervan conversions to run gas free using Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges and diesel hobs and heating systems.

Combining a Vitrifrigo 12 volt dc fridge with diesel hob and heating allows Jerba Campervans to remove the requirement for gas completely from their conversions freeing up additional space for storage and avoiding the frustration of running out of gas when camping in the wilds. To run gas free Jerba Campervans needed to make their 12 volt electrical systems as efficient as possible. In their experience the Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges have proven to be very economical on power, using a 90 amp hour Varta leisure battery, the Vitrifrigo fridge will maintain a constant temperature (3°C in 25°C ambient), for up to three days without needing to recharge the battery. For those wanting to be truly self sufficient Jerba Campervans offer the option of a 68 Watt solar panel providing enough charge to run the fridge indefinitely with no other source of power required.

“Jerba Campervans are clearly demonstrating how an efficient 12 volt fridge combined with good power management and charging systems will provide an ideal solution for continuous refrigeration when camping” Zeb Elliott, Commercial Director Penguin Refrigeration.

Vitrifrigo 12 volt fridges and freezers are manufactured exclusively by Vitrifrigo in Italy and distributed in the UK by Penguin Refrigeration Ltd.

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International Caravan and Motorhome 2010

August 26th, 2010

Penguin Refrigeration will be exhibiting at the International Caravan and Motorhome Show 2010 from 12th to 17th October at the NEC Birmingham, displaying the latest vehicle fridges and freezers from Vitrifrigo for the camper van and motor home market.

Located with the vehicle converters in Hall 10, stand number 10-59B, Penguin will be displaying a cross section of the extensive Vitrifrigo range with special offers on certain lines including the popular C42L and C39i fridges available at the show. Penguin technical staff will also be on hand through out the show to help and assist on how to specify the best fridge for your camper van, motorhome or RV. The team are also qualified to answer your technical questions on power consumption and advise on how to set up your installation to minimise the power consumption of the fridge using solar power, vehicle alternator or hook up power charging systems.

For more details on the exhibition, including opening times and ticket details, visit the International Caravan and Motorhome 2010 website: www.caravanshows.com

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Southampton International Boat Show 10th-19th Sept 2010

July 5th, 2010

Penguin Refrigeration will be exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show which runs from 10th to 19th September. Displaying the latest marine refrigeration and air conditioning products from Frigoboat, Vitrifrigo and Climma Marine Air Conditioning you will find us in the Ocean Hall – stand G003.

Throughout the show we will have our technical staff on hand to help with any technical questions you have as well as providing assistance and advice on specifying a fridge or AC system.

For more details on the exhibition, including opening times and ticket details, visit the PSP Southampton International Boat Show website: www.southamptonboatshow.com

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