does the cooler run continuously or does it shut off - what is power usage like over the course of a year
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It runs as a small refrigerator will, shutting off once it reaches optimum temperature. I haven't seen a great increase in electrical usage. Any negligible power cost is offset by the convenience of having chilled wine at-the-ready.
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I thing it runs continuously like your refrigerator. Not sure of the power usage. However I did not notice a increase in my bikl
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It doesn't "wear out." You put a little bit on the top of the CPU and when you install the fan, it spreads it around the top. One application should cover it all. Amount: about a small pea. If the unit keeps overheating, take off the cooler and apply a little more.
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Jay P, I cannot really answer that question as we use it as a spare Fridge in our RV, so it is either plugged in and full or empty and shutdown. It is awesome and I am very glad that we bought it! Sorry, I could not be more helpful. Jeff
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The component that shuts off power below temp is inline on one cable, you can unplug it and get continuous power, but i dont know if the motor was designed to run continuously.
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I have run mine as long a 4 hrs and it has never shut down. Send it back and get another one.
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i cannot answer. but do not purchase. much like the others on here, the cooler stopped working after one year. i can't find a manual anywhere online, nor did it come with one, to see if this is something that can be fixed.
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We run ours 24/7 and I have never noticed any increase in electric usage. Remember its basically just a fan.
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I have not come across that problem yet. we have had no reason to shut it down, and have had no loss of power due to outages. when this was installed for me in a large walk-in cooler, wine cooler, it took one month with the manufacturer to be up and running. Your best bet is to just email to the manufacturer. I worked with them on and off for a month making adjustments and they were absolutely phenomenal to work with.I think the coolbot was an excellent investment. you just need the right system to pair it with. again manufacture of was key with that.
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Hi Robert, When its not powered up its like any other cooler. There are so many variables, direct sun light, the amount of cold things in the cooler and time.
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Not noticeably since we were using fewer fans at the same time. We don't run it 24 hours though....
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I use it on a PC and I rarely shut down unless it's required for updates. I haven't experienced any overheating.
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The fan continues until you power off the system. Same for heat and cool cycles.
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We have used it for 2 plus hours continously and had no problems. Just don't block the fans so it can cool while it runs
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I've had mine since November, the only issue i have with mine is that one of the smaller fans sticks/freezes on start up. With a small "bump" it works fine. Other than that i have no other problems with my unit.
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Mine shut down from overheating too and it cools VERY well. The cooling does not seem to be the issue with this device. But the fan on mine broke after only a month. And the wire got caught in the fan. It's simply poorly designed. But cools very well.
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Funny you posted this question. I just had about 8 power outages in one day. The wine cooler came back on without a problem after each one.
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The only response to this question is that I had my cooler connected for 3 continuous days without a problem.CAUTIONS:(Do not have the plug connector under a rug or combustibles, it tends to get heated...)Ensure the amperage and wattage ratings match up with the appliance.