koolatron problems?

[firebird_1252]

anyone have a probelm with their koolatron? when i leave mine plugged in more then a hour the plug gets super hot. melted one of my wires. moved it to another outlet that was "stronger" and i fear the same thing is happening. the plug is getting burning hot.

[Malaki86]

Is the fan clean? Is the cooling block (looks like a block of aluminum with fins) clean? Is the fan running 'normal' speeds?

Any of those types of coolers will overheat quickly if you don't keep the fan area clean, even if it means taking it apart to do it.

[firebird_1252]

the fan sounds normal and i think its normal speeds. do i just take off the top to clean it?

[Malaki86]

Ya - just open up the area around the fan/vents. You'll see the block that needs to be cleaned. If it's getting old, you may have to replace the fan. Those motors aren't the best and wear out.

[firebird_1252]

i'll look in to it tomorrow. the thing still cools great. the last thing i need is another fire trailer last week dont need the truck this week.

[Bigmon]

Which one do you have? Looks like a neat product to have.

[firebird_1252]

Which one do you have? Looks like a neat product to have.

P25 Fun Kool - Thermoelectric Travel Cooler – Compact Cooler – Travel Cooler thats the one i have. i love it, i fit a 1 gal water contaner and about 4 24oz sport bottles. on a cool day its refrigerator cold. just dont like this whole getting so warm its melting stuff thing.