QOOL Temperature Elements richtig vorkühlen: So holst du 10 Tage Kühlleistung heraus

Properly pre-cooling QOOL Temperature Elements: How to get 10 days of cooling performance

The QOOL Box cools for up to 10 days without electricity. But only if the Temperature Elements are prepared correctly. Anyone who skips this step or does it half-heartedly sacrifices cooling performance. Anyone who does it correctly will still have fresh food after a week, even in the most remote spot.

Here you will find everything you need to know about preparation.

How do the Temperature Elements actually work?

The QOOL Temperature Elements work with specially developed PCM technology. PCM stands for Phase Change Material. The principle: When freezing, the material stores a large amount of energy. During slow thawing, it releases this energy in a controlled manner and maintains a constant temperature.

This is the decisive difference to ordinary cool packs from the supermarket. A normal cool pack usually consists of water and releases a temperature of approx. 0 °C when thawing. This is already too cold for many foods and unsuitable for precise temperature control. The QOOL Temperature Elements, on the other hand, maintain a defined temperature range constantly, depending on the variant between -20 °C and +2 °C, and for days.

All ingredients of the Temperature Elements are harmless and approved for use with food.

The two temperature ranges

QOOL offers Temperature Elements in two versions, depending on what you want to cool:

Cool (-2 °C to +2 °C)
For everything that belongs in the refrigerator at home. Fresh food, drinks, dairy products, snacks. This range corresponds to a normal household refrigerator.

Frozen (-20 °C to -10 °C)
For frozen foods. Fish fillets, meat, ice cream or BARF for the dog. This range corresponds to a freezer and lasts even in midsummer.

Both variants keep their temperature range constant for up to 10 days, provided the box is loaded correctly and the Elements are completely frozen.

How to pre-cool the Temperature Elements correctly

The most important step happens before you even start packing. For optimal cooling performance, the Temperature Elements must be completely frozen before they are placed in the box.

Place Temperature Elements in the freezer or deep freezer, at a minimum of -18 °C.
Freeze for at least 10 hours. Overnight is ideal.
Check briefly before inserting: The inside must be completely solid. If there are still soft spots, the Elements need more time.
Done. The Elements are ready for immediate use.

A common mistake: The Elements are only placed in the freezer for a few hours and then used half-frozen. This halves the cooling performance. It is better to insert the Elements the evening before and then drive off relaxed the next morning.

Also recommended: Store the QOOL Box in a cool place before the trip, for example in the cellar or garage. This is not a must, but it reduces the amount of heat that the Elements have to compensate for during the first use.

How to place the Elements in the box

The placement of the Temperature Elements has a direct influence on the cooling performance. The basic principle: Cold air sinks downwards. Elements placed at the top therefore cool the entire interior particularly effectively.

QOOL Box M

For maximum cooling performance of up to 10 days, we recommend 4 Temperature Elements of the 1-liter size.

Place one element upright on each side of the handles.
Place the remaining two elements on top of the cooled goods.

The upper elements have the greatest effect because the cold air flows from there through the entire cooled goods downwards.

For trips of 3 to 5 days, 2 elements are also sufficient. These can be placed on the side, but ideally on top of the cooled goods for optimal effect.

QOOL Box L

For the QOOL Box L, we recommend a surround system with 6 Temperature Elements that forms a real cooling cube around your cooled goods.

Place one large square element on the bottom of the box.
Insert the 4 side elements with the straight side against the respective wall.
Place the second square element on top as a lid.

The cooled goods are thus completely surrounded by Temperature Elements. The result is an even, very stable temperature maintenance over the entire operating time.

For trips of 3 to 5 days, not all elements are necessary here either. As an alternative to the Box L configuration, we offer a set of 6 smaller elements, which were originally developed for the QOOL Box M and are also suitable for the Box L with correct placement. The smaller QOOL Elements fit guaranteed into every freezer compartment.

Can I also use the QOOL Box without Temperature Elements?

Yes, that is possible. If the box is filled with already cooled food or drinks, the cooled goods will stay at temperature for about 1 to 2 days. This is sufficient for a day trip or a short journey.

However, anyone who wants to maintain a specific temperature range for several days cannot do without the Temperature Elements. Only in combination with the Elements does the QOOL Box achieve its full performance of up to 10 days.

Checklist before driving off

Temperature Elements frozen for at least 10 hours at -18 °C?
Inside of the Elements completely solid?
QOOL Box stored cool or pre-tempered?
Elements correctly placed (on top of the cooled goods)?
Food already pre-cooled and packed?

If you can tick all five points, your QOOL Box is optimally prepared. Regardless of whether you are traveling for three days or ten days.

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How does the QOOL cool box work?

Our cooling technology cannot be compared to other cool boxes. If you combine the QOOL Box with the QOOL Temperature Elements, the temperature inside can be kept constant for many days - without a power supply, in any climate zone, all over the world.

Insulation, 10x stronger.

Vacuum insulation panels for outstanding thermal insulation performance in all walls, the lid, and the base. The QOOL Box thus insulates up to 10 times more effectively than conventional cool boxes.

Maintain constant temperature

The QOOL Temperature Elements contain so-called phase change material, which releases energy evenly. For constant temperatures. Without re-cooling.

Freshness for your adventure

In combination, the Box and Temperature Elements keep your food and drinks cold for up to 10 days. No matter where you are.

What Our Customers Say

Qool Box even makes the sun sweat

The Qool Box is truly fantastic and keeps drinks, food, and snacks cool for days without constantly being plugged in. Perfect for your entire vacation, camping, or relaxing in the garden. It's sturdy, easy to handle, and very reliable. A well-designed ice cube tray that prevents the cubes from rolling around and a pair of QOOL tongs, which are a real eye-catcher when serving, would be a great addition. I highly recommend it!

Works great in everyday life, even in extreme temperatures

Even though the box was originally purchased for longer outdoor retreats, it's still used time and again in everyday life and delights family and friends. Whether you need additional refrigerated storage space for a large family gathering or just need to quickly grab some ice cream or cake when the outside temperature is 36 degrees Celsius, the box is always there and brings a lot of joy!

Ideal refrigerator without electricity

It's worked perfectly; everything stayed at the desired temperature for over four days. Most importantly, it no longer puts a strain on the car battery. Once, after a long trip on a Baltic Sea ferry, our previous combustion engine car wouldn't start because of the compressor refrigerator, and we needed a jump start. The Qool is truly ideal for an electric car. I highly recommend purchasing the Ruuvi temperature gauge as well. A tremendous development both in terms of energy and ecology. Not cheap, but worth every cent.

Absolutely great product that meets all expectations.

Last week, at temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius, the box kept its contents cool for seven days. It's also worth mentioning that the box was in our motorhome, which, in the heat, had an internal temperature of over 42 degrees Celsius at times. Great product.

Perfect box for the hot temperatures

After desperately needing cool drinks and ice in a cooler that would last for hours and days during a cycling race during the hot summer days, the QOOL box with the red batteries was the perfect purchase! Fast processing and fast delivery! Simply great!

10 days of refrigeration without electricity