How long will items stay cold after the unit is fully cold and unplugged? Is it a good stand alone cooler?
1771099
If you use cool or ice pack it will last most of the day if the stuff you have in it is cold
1915736
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.
419245
I haven't had an issue with my unit chilling. In fact I've had to turn it down. My little refrigerator stays in my garage so it's subject to hot weather in Texas.
1389279
Haven't tried warm yet but it will keep cool with two to three small blue ice coolers. Six hours
699114
I have the Haier 6-bottle wine cooler. After unpacking it and setting it up on the counter I plugged it in and let it run overnight. The next morning it was right on the money. May have reached temperature much sooner but I was sleeping and don't know.
533283
Not sure how long it will stay cold by itself since I normally use a freezer pack with my lunch. With the freezer pack my lunch stays very cold for at least 6 hours.
2005982
It will last app. 12 hours on a tank, the nice feature of this cooler is that when it starts getting a little low you can use the built in timer, from 1 to 4 hours. This thing is worth the money.
1897401
The unit will not maintain heat unless it's plugged in. This is not recommended to keep foods cold.
1900882
Bear in mind this is NOT billed as a refrigerator. It says it will maintain a temperature about 40 degrees below ambient surrounding air temperature.(But I doubt that means if it's 40 degrees outside, it will be 0 degrees in the Koolatron.) I haven't put it to any heavy usage yet. My assumption based on initial testing is that you might get 2 - 4 hours before the inside temperature equals the outside temperature. This will depend on what you have inside, how tightly packed it is and what condition it is. (If the contents are frozen before the power is removed, you may get more time than I am guessing/assuming. Bear in mind this is NOT billed as a refrigerator. It says it will maintain a temperature about 40 degrees below ambient surrounding air temperature.(But I doubt that means if it's 40 degrees outside, it will be 0 degrees in the Koolatron.) I haven't put it to any heavy usage yet. My assumption based on initial testing is that you might get 2 - 4 hours before the inside temperature equals the outside temperature. This will depend on what you have inside, how tightly packed it is and what condition it is. (If the contents are frozen before the power is removed, you may get more time than I... » Read More Bear in mind this is NOT billed as a refrigerator. It says it will maintain a temperature about 40 degrees below ambient surrounding air temperature.(But I doubt that means if it's 40 degrees outside, it will be 0 degrees in the Koolatron.) I haven't put it to any heavy usage yet. My assumption based on initial testing is that you might get 2 - 4 hours before the inside temperature equals the outside temperature. This will depend on what you have inside, how tightly packed it is and what condition it is. (If the contents are frozen before the power is removed, you may get more time than I am guessing/assuming. « Show Less
549812
I gave this cooler to my husband 2 years ago for Christmas and no problems so far. It stays plugged in 24/7 with no issues he unplugs it when he is not in the truck over a period of time. Every thing stays cold.
1248159
I usually turn it off during the night but you don't have too. I just do it to unplug electrical items. It words really well. Small but makes lots of ice.
15643
If you mean, can the UPS, if charged, be powered on and used to run electronics when unplugged, the answer is yes. And while I haven't exactly tried it myself, I believe that you can start a computer or other device from "cold" while unplugged as well. The only caveat as far as I know is that it not draw more wattage / VA than the unit can supply during start up.
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Seriously doubt your drinks would be cold for very long in that situation. First, this isn't a fridge but a cooler. Myself, have never had reason to use this without it being hooked up to electricity. If you must unplug this while in use, suggest using some of the blue ice items to help keep your drinks cold. That should give you an hour or more.
1425328
I have no problem with my cooler. I put cold drinks that are already cold in the cooler and keeps them cold, but it takes longer if the drinks are room temperature.
690230
its insulated but it will only stay cold for about 3-4 hours. ice pack is best
1897398
It is not like a Thermos. It plugs in and warms up food. It will keep it warm as long as you keep it plugged in. This item will not keep anything cold.
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it doesn't make it cold but it does cool it down. The ice melts just the same as it would sitting out. so about an hour or so depending on where you have it sitting.