CUB

EC68L-SSH-DRAUGHT

Carlton Draught Tropical Glass Door Fridge - 80 Cans Left Hinged EC68L-SSH-DRAUGHT - Model EC68L-SSH-DRAUGHT

Name: Carlton Draught Tropical Glass Door Fridge - 80 Cans Left Hinged EC68L-SSH-DRAUGHT - Model EC68L-SSH-DRAUGHT
Brand: CUB
Price: 647 AUD
Availability: InStock

$647AUD

Noise Level

43 dB

Dimensions

430×500×700mm

Indoor Or OutdoorVerified Specs

Price

$647

Capacity

—

Noise Level

43 dB

Running Cost

—

Location

Indoor Or Outdoor

Dimensions (W×D×H)

430 × 500 × 700 mm

The CUB bar fridge is a budget-friendly showcase unit that delivers solid performance for hospitality venues and home bars. At $647, it undercuts the category average by half while maintaining comparable noise levels and energy efficiency.

Overview

This CUB model is exceptional value, priced at less than half the category average of $1,334. At 43 dB, it's marginally louder than the 42 dB category average—a negligible difference in practical terms. Energy consumption of 0.69 kWh/day translates to approximately $184 annually, placing it well within typical running costs for the category. The glass door design aligns with standard showcase fridge expectations.

Glass door displayTropical ratingLockable mechanismIndoor/outdoor suitabilitySingle glass door

How It Compares

Price$647

$0Low end$6497

Noise43 dB

0 dBPremium55 dB

Based on 350 similar fridges

Running Costs

Energy Stars

$935

5yr Savings vs Avg

At 0.69 kWh per day, this fridge consumes approximately 252 kWh annually, translating to roughly $184 per year in electricity costs based on typical Australian rates. This is genuinely efficient for a showcase bar fridge—the tropical rating doesn't compromise energy performance despite tough environmental specs. Over a five-year ownership period, you're looking at approximately $920 in running costs, making the total cost of ownership very reasonable for commercial or serious home bar applications.

Dimensions & Installation

430

Width (mm)

700

Height (mm)

500

Depth (mm)

Suitable for indoor or outdoor settings.

Where You Can Use It

Indoor

Suitable

At 43dB, this is one of the quieter bar fridges on the market — you can comfortably run it in a kitchen, living area, or home office without it becoming background noise you notice.

Outdoor

Suitable

Rated for outdoor use including exposed areas. Note: this model does not include heated glass. In humid or coastal climates, you may get condensation fogging on the glass door — consider a model with heated glass if that's a concern.

Noise Level

Hair Dryer

80 dB

Microwave

55 dB

Fan Forced Oven

47 dB

This Fridge

43 dB

Computer

41 dB

Room Noise

30 dB

Fine for a kitchen or living room — you'll hear it if the room is dead silent, but it won't compete with conversation.

dB measured 1000mm from each appliance

Bottom Line

The CUB bar fridge delivers excellent value at $647, making it a smart choice for budget-conscious hospitality venues and home entertaining. For the price, the tropical rating, security features, and glass showcase design represent genuine utility—just accept the fixed door hinge and plan for permanent placement.