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Hancock Schmick Vintage Fuel Pump Triple Glazed Alfresco Bar Fridge With LED Strip Lights - Model SC88-FP-HANCOCK

Fuel Pump

SC88-FP-HANCOCK

Hancock Schmick Vintage Fuel Pump Triple Glazed Alfresco Bar Fridge With LED Strip Lights - Model SC88-FP-HANCOCK

$897AUD

Noise Level

41 dB

Dimensions

470×500×850mm

Indoor Or OutdoorVerified Specs
Price

$897

Capacity

Noise Level

41 dB

Running Cost

Location

Indoor Or Outdoor

Dimensions (W×D×H)

470 × 500 × 850 mm

The Fuel Pump retro bar fridge offers solid value at $897, combining distinctive design with practical features like a lockable glass door and LED lighting. It's well-suited for outdoor entertaining spaces and delivers reasonable operating costs, though it lacks some convenience features found in pricier competitors.

Overview

At $897, this model undercuts the category average of $1333 by roughly 33%, making it a genuinely affordable entry point. Its 41 dB noise level sits marginally below the category average of 42 dB, suggesting quiet operation. The 1.7 kWh/day consumption projects to approximately $248 annually, which is above the $187 category average—a trade-off for the larger capacity and glass door design that typically consume more energy.

Triple-glazed LOW E stainless steel doorLockable designLED strip lightingHigh-capacity shelving (100+ 375ml cans)Tropical rating7 design options

How It Compares

Price$897
$0Low end$6497
Noise41 dB
0 dBPremium55 dB

Based on 350 similar fridges

Running Costs

$935
5yr Savings vs Avg

At 1.7 kWh per day, this fridge consumes approximately 620.5 kWh annually, translating to roughly $248 per year based on typical Australian electricity rates. This is approximately $61 above the category average, reflecting the energy demands of maintaining a large capacity and glass door design. For most households, this remains a modest operating expense for year-round outdoor beverage storage.

Dimensions & Installation

470
Width (mm)
850
Height (mm)
500
Depth (mm)

Suitable for indoor or outdoor settings.

Where You Can Use It

Indoor
Suitable

At 41dB, 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
Computer
41 dB
This Fridge
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

This Fuel Pump bar fridge delivers genuine value for outdoor entertaining on an Australian budget, combining retro style with practical lockable storage and tropical durability. It's a smart choice for alfresco enthusiasts who prioritise character and capacity over premium convenience features.