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I'd think of a design like a file cabinet with every drawer being its own fridge. This way you can even set different temperatures. The stacking is variable so
by beza1e1 17y ago
I'd think of a design like a file cabinet with every drawer being its own fridge. This way you can even set different temperatures. The stacking is variable so suitable models for every kitchen should be possible.
- swombat 17y agoThat's a smart idea, but wouldn't that require several compressors instead of one? (one per fridge)
- a-priori 17y agoYou could probably get away with one if you duct the cold air into each compartment, with a valve on each one. The valves would be opened and closed as needed to maintain the temperature in each compartment. When at least one is open, the compressor turns on; when all are closed, it shuts off.
- swombat 17y agoHere's a crazy idea: could you design a house this way? Perhaps, for very hot climates, houses should be designed so that the air can only escape upwards, which would severely reduce cooling costs? (most likely, they already are...)
- pbhj 17y agoDraw fridges are available now in the UK and elsewhere (Google Images for "draw fridge" shows several different configurations. I imagine a lot of the benefit is lost with a drawer as the air turbulence from opening the draw (like opening a large freezer lid quickly) will drag out the colder air. If you have to remove half the stuff (chest freezer) to get to what you need then the fridge will be open longer and the items removed will gain more heat energy from the surroundings. Could still be a net benefit though.