Archive for the ‘Appliances’ Category

- Works in only 2-3 minutes
- 12.2 lb capacity for wet laundry, 5.5 lb capacity for dry laundry
- 3200 rpm spin speed
- Portable, only weighs 22 lbs
- Compact, only 13.7″ x 13.7″ x 24″ (lwh)
- Much gentler on clothes than a conventional tumble dryer
- Removes mineral deposits and detergents, rather than baking them on
- Can be used as a standalone dryer, or with a tumble dryer
- If used with a conventional dryer, cuts drying time by 30 minutes or more.
- Connects to any 110V outlet, no installation required.

- Only uses 300 watts on average, very energy efficient

- Please note that this is a “spin dryer” which is not the same as a standard clothes dryer.
   If you don’t know the difference, please ask before ordering.

-NEW electronic, motor controlled gentle ABS braking system, much more durable than the      cheaper bicyle-type brakes used by other spin dryers. 
- Balances better than other spin dryers, reducing the need to stop and reposition clothes. 

Price: $134.95   BUY NOW

Fiber-reinforced plastic, with heavy tin plated metal components (NO BRASS), 20 amp.  Two styles, Round, and “Lock Nut” (which is round and uses a lock nut on the back to secure it in place, while the other uses three #6 scews from the front).  Requires a one inch hole, 1/4 inch spade terminals on back.

Rubber cover captured when installed.  “Sutar” brand.

$6   BUY NOW

cut-away of compressor

Very energy efficient, reliable and long-lived.  At every boat show we do, there are people who come up to our booth and say something like, “Engel!  This is the best thing we have on our boat!  I love my Engel!  I hereby commit my life to worshipping this product!”  (OK, I never actually heard that last one, but you get the idea). 

MHFD-015     $424    14 QUARTS     DATA SHEET      BUY NOW   

MRFD-015     $463     14 QUARTS     DATA SHEET      BUY NOW

MT17F            $712     16 QUARTS    DATA SHEET      BUY NOW

MT35F            $764      34 QUARTS   DATA SHEET      BUY NOW 

MR040F          $748      40 QUARTS    DATA SHEET     BUY NOW

MT60F              $1163      64 QUARTS   DATA SHEET

MT60F-U1-C COMBI   34/26.5 QUARTS DATA SHEET

MT80F 84 QUARTS       $1442     DATA SHEET

ACCESSORIES

TWO ZONE – MAKE YOUR MT35 OR MT45 INTO A COMBI FRIG/FREEZER    $299  BUY NOW 

Independent testing confirms the MT45 uses 21 amp-hours per day, adjusted to 35F degrees inside, in 90F degree ambient temperature.  All Engel refrigerator/freezers use a German designed “swing compressor” that works by an electromagnet pulling a plunger/piston that compresses the refrigerant, then the plunger springs back.  The strength of the pulse of the electromagnet is determined by the heat load.  Parts are manufactured in Japan and then assembled in Indonesia.  Very popular in Australia with the guys who take their 4WD camping in the outback.  One option is the “Slide Lock” that will hold the refrigerator to the floor of a 4WD in a roll-over (or keep it from sliding around in your boat).

Also very popular with RVers, there is a “slide tray” that allows the refrigerator freezer to slide into a compartment (like along the bottom sides of a large RV).

Most models have a lid that will open from the end, and the lid will slide off (kind of like a pintel and gudgeon arrangement).  There is an optionial lock that will prevent the lid from sliding off.  The new MR40 has a lid that opens from the side, and can be switched to open from the other side.

A digital thermometer ($10) is available to monitor the inside temperature.

Most models have an optional insulated cover that would be a good idea if the refrigerator is stored where sunlight can shine directly onto it.

MT17  Transit Bag   $102   BUY NOW

MT27  Transit Bag    $104   BUY NOW

MT35  Transit Bag    $125  BUY NOW

MT45  Transit Bag    $130  BUY NOW

MT60  Transit Bag   $175  BUY NOW

MT80  Transit Bag   $175  BUY NOW

Wonder Wash $42.95

This portable washing machine uses 90% less water and detergent than conventional washing machines and requires no electricity. Almost no lint is produced, and this mini washing machine can be used with environmentally friendly cleaning agents. It has a patented pressure system that forces detergent into the fabric at high speed for a fast, efficient, economic and very easy wash.

Why Use the Wonder Wash?

- Requires no electricity.
- Uses 90% less water and detergent than conventional washing machines.
- Requires NO maintenance
- Washes a 5-lb. load super clean in just a couple of minutes.
- Is ideal for boaters & RVers, single persons or the housewife with small frequent loads like hand washables and diapers.
- Is ideal for delicates such as woolens, silks, knitted dresses and cashmere garments.

We personally know several people who use a Wonder Wash on a routine basis and wouldn’t part with it! Comments include: “It hardly uses any water at all!”   “It’s so easy to use!”   “Our clothes look so much cleaner and brighter than when we have to use a commercial washing machine!”   “The laundry comes out smelling CLEAN rather than smelling like detergent!”   Exclamation marks? YES! They are each so glad they have one and have enthusiastically talked us into adding the Wonder Wash to our products list!   We’re looking forward to trying out the Wonder Wash ourselves!

Do you find yourself in one of the categories below?  Need some help justifying buying one?
   
Frugal People 
- Only $42.95   BUY NOW
- Uses 90% less water and detergent than conventional washing machines, far less water than even hand washing.
- Requires no electricity
- Pays for itself after 8 weeks
- Save $150-250 per year on laundry costs
- Requires NO maintenance
- Young parents wash reusable diapers
- Avoid paying high prices at laundromats and laundry services.

Boaters/Campers/RV Owners
- Compact 
- Portable
- Lightweight
- Requires very small amounts of water 
- Washes loads clean in only 1-2 minutes
- Sturdy & weather-resistant
- Rust-proof
 
Environmental 
- Uses 90% less water and detergent than conventional washing machines
- Requires no electricity
- Works with environmentally friendly cleaning agents
- Produces almost no lint
 
Seniors 
- No need to drive to the laundromat
- Ideal for reduced washloads
- Weighs less than 5 lbs
- Requires NO maintenance
 
College Students 
- Only $42.95
- Compact
- Portable
- Pays for itself in only 8 weeks
- Save $150-250 per year on laundry costs

Single People 
- Only $42.95
- Lightweight
- Portable
- Save $150-250 per year on laundry costs
 
Apartment Dwellers 
- No more busy, expensive, or dangerous laundry rooms
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Portable

Global Sun Oven

Hotwire is offering the Global Sun Oven for $285.00 FOB from Tarpon Springs, Florida. That price includes a standard size oven, reflectors, stand and case, and a black enamel cooking pot with a lid.

Cooking in a Global Sun Oven (GSO) is easy, fun, natural, and nutritious, while helping the environment. GSOs are ideal for everyday use on your boat, in your back yard, at picnics, while camping, or in the event of a power failure. They can help keep your house cool in the summer by keeping the cooking heat outside.

The ovens were developed for use in less developed countries where wood fuel is expensive and disappearing rapidly. But they work wherever the sun shines. Our customers use them on their boats, or when hurricanes take out the power grid, or just for “eco/green” reasons: no electric bill increases or fuel usage!

Go Green
CNN’s video on the ecological and economic benefits of solar cooking features Sun Oven.

Even though it is called an oven, food can be baked, boiled, and steamed at cooking temperatures of 360° F to 400° F. There is no movement of air in a GSO, allowing food to stay moist and tender and flavorful. Sun-baked roasts are tastier and more succulent, and sun-baked bread has unparalleled taste and texture. The aroma of food sunning itself in a GSO is sure to please your senses.

I made a fabulous bean soup, froze the leftovers in the pot overnight, put the pot with its frozen contents into the solar oven the next morning morning and had hot soup for lunch! Our Thanksgiving turkey has been cooked in the pot with rave reviews!

Temperatures in a GSO rise slowly and evenly, allowing complex carbohydrates time to break down into simple sugars, emanating subtle natural flavors. The even temperature of the GSO prevents burning, so you do not need to stir your food while it is cooking.

There are two ways to cook in a GSO. If you refocus the oven to follow the sun every 25 to 30 minutes, cooking times and methods will be very similar to cooking with a conventional stove or oven. Or a GSO can be used for slow cooking, much like a crock-pot. You can prepare your dinner, put it in the GSO, point the oven where the sun will be approximately halfway through the time you will be gone. Leave, and come home to a tasty, slow-cooked dinner. If you run late, there is no need to worry; the GSO will keep your food warm, moist, and fresh for hours.

Global Sun Oven
Oven, reflectors, stand/case, and black cooking pot with lid  $285.00
(FOB Tarpon Springs, FL)

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For use in refrigerator.  Attaches to the outside with double sided tape.  Remote sensor with 51 inches of wire.  1/2 inch high numerals.  2 1/4″ X 1 1/8″ overall.  Battery included.

Digital Thermometer

$10

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