Better Than Backup Power

A Better Solution than Backup Power to Protect Vaccines

If you are looking for backup power for your vaccine refrigerator, we suggest that you consider the TempArmour™ Refrigerator as an alternative solution for power outages as the fridge maintains its temperature for typically 6 days during a power outage (no batteries/generator required) versus up to 12 hours with a battery backup system at the same price point.

TempArmour™ refrigerators and freezers are the most reliable and economical solution to protect vaccines when the power goes out. But don't just take our word for it... See what our customers are saying.

TempArmour™ Refrigerators and freezers stay in Temperature Range During Power Outages
TempArmour™ appliances stay in temperature range for up to  6 days during a power outage or if accidentally unplugged; other vaccine refrigerators/freezers commonly go out of range within 1-2 hours. Because of this and its other unique performance qualities, even the replacement of your current refrigerator/freezer with a TempArmour™ unit can translate into cost savings. See our Cost Savings Page for more details as well as the The Total Cost Comparison Page that compares the TempArmour Refrigerator option to other vaccine refrigerators that need backup power.

Want to look at battery backup power options as well?
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Performance of the TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator

The TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator uses sound design features and innovative technology to virtually eliminate the risk of a cold chain break during power outages by maintaining its internal temperature within the critical 36-46°F (2-8°C) temperature range for typically about 6 days, even without backup power. 

Power outages can result in costly losses of vaccines when the temperature within vaccine refrigerators/freezers go out of range and there is a cold chain failure. TempArmour™ Refrigerators/freezers eliminate the common costs of having staff come in after hours to move vaccines to an alternative location when the power fails.

Chest Style Vaccine Refrigerators and Freezers

TempArmour™ appliances are chest style vaccine refrigerators and freezers. This style of refrigerator/freezer is extremely effective in maintaining its internal temperature, even if the door is frequently opened. The reason for this is that the cold air in the fridge/freezer is heavier than the warmer air in the room and therefore doesn’t readily disperse when the chest door is opened. In contrast, cold air escapes readily from upright refrigerators/freezers when they are opened.

This chest style design also avoids another cause of cold chain break common in other styles of refrigerators and freezers : refrigerator doors which aren’t closed properly. This often causes either the temperature within the fridge to increase above 8°C; or the temperature to drop below freezing.

What about Backup Power for Vaccine Refrigerators?

With the exception of TempArmour™ appliances, vaccine refrigerators and freezers require another source of power to protect vaccines through power outages. The length of time that a fridge or freezer will run on a backup power system is dependant on how much power it requires to maintain its internal temperature. Unfortunately, the power consumption of most medical refrigerators and freezers is very high (often multiple times the power required for a standard household refrigerator!) which lowers the amount of time that it will operate on battery backup power. 

To put this into perspective, a battery backup power system that costs over $3000 USD would keep most vaccine fridges operating for as little as 2 hours (large double glass door medical fridge) and up to approximately 16 hours (small refrigerator model). TempArmour™ fridges and freezers stay within the correct internal temperature range for several days without power.

If the TempArmour™ refrigerator or freezer is not the right fit for your situation, CLICK HERE for battery backup power options for refrigerators and freezers.

TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerators and Freezers are the Most Economical Option

At $3499 USD, the price of the TempArmour™ Refrigerator is comparable to other medical refrigerators on the market. However, due to the overall cost savings of the TempArmour™ Refrigerator, its total lifetime cost is substantially less in comparison.

The vaccine fridge and freezer you choose will determine how successful you will be in protecting your vaccines during a power outage. With TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerators and freezers, staff and management can rest assured that there is no danger of a cold chain break through the night, weekend, or any other time for several days when there is a disruption to power.