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Letter Re: Advice on Compact Solar-Powered Refrigerators for Insulin
Sir:
I am a Type 2 diabetic. I think that diabetics like me, and even more so Type
1s (those with onset in childhood) will be at particular risk in the event
of a catastrophe, whether it is localized, national,
or
global.
What
is your recommendation for a method to keep insulin refrigerated in a long
term so-called "Grid
Down" situation? A solar powered fridge? Thanks, - Ron in Alabama
JWR Replies: I recommend the Engel
brand 12 VDC refrigerators sold by Safecastle. A modest-size photovoltaic
power system, such as the 520
watt 4-panel packaged "cabin" system produced by Ready
Made Resources would provide
plenty of power to run a compact Engel DC refrigerator (such as Engel's 22
quart capacity MT27) plus a flashlight battery charging
tray and a couple of small lights.OBTW, for some other useful suggestions on
insulation, including oral insulin, just type the word "insulin" in
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