{"product_id":"dometic-cold-machine-diy-kit-cu-86-vd-18","title":"DC Fridge DIY Kit CU86 + VD18 150\/45L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DC Fridge CU86 + VD18 is a DIY refrigeration kit for a 150L fridge or 45L freezer, pairing a cooling unit with an evaporator plate for boats, caravans and RVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dometic Cold Machine DIY Kit is made up of the CU-86 cooling unit, VD-18 plate evaporator, and digital thermostat. UP TO 150L FRIDGE 45L FREEZER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHECK STOCK BEFORE ORDERING AS CHANGES ARE BEING MADE TO THIS LINE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: THIS KIT CAN BE CHANGED TO A MECHANICAL THERMOSTAT IF REQUIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eCU-86 \/ 9105306599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eCooling unit (compressor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eVD-18 \/ 9105306614\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eSeries 80 cooling units (e.g., CU-84)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003e12 V \/ 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eR134a (with ~15 g refrigerant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold;padding:10px 24px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\"\u003eExternal adjustable thermostat with LED indicator, self-sealing valve couplings, suitable for horizontal\/vertical installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to \u003cstrong\u003e250 L\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigeration or ~\u003cstrong\u003e70 L\u003c\/strong\u003e freezer (with direct evaporator)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e12 V \/ 24 V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated Input Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~\u003cstrong\u003e45 W\u003c\/strong\u003e (DC)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eR134a\u003c\/strong\u003e (pre-charged, ~45 g)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~\u003cstrong\u003e0.064 t\u003c\/strong\u003e (GWP 1430)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e220 × 230 × 177 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~\u003cstrong\u003e6.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eT (EN 62552)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~\u003cstrong\u003e150 L\u003c\/strong\u003e with 50 mm PU insulation\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e375 × 250 × 25 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 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