Cooper Cooler
Bottle Chiller
Grommet Launch Conversation
Grommet Launch Conversation
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Cooper Cooler
Bottle Chiller

Chilled On Demand

Grommet Launch Conversation
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What happens when you have a case of warm beer and thirsty guests? Has this ever happened to you? It was that one particular evening, that inspired this Grommet, and a start-up company. To quote Tom Edison, an idea is "1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration."
The idea was spawned when I was a student at the Cooper Union. I convinced my advisors that I could do a Master's Thesis on developing a new way to chill beverage quickly. After 978 beverages, 2 years of hard work, I developed a product that could chill a 12oz can from 25C to 5C in 45 seconds. A patent was filed and the Cooper Cooling Process was born. It took eight more years to finally launch our first product, which has been featured here today. We called it the Cooper Cooler as a dedication to Peter Cooper, who is the founder of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
I am excited to be choosen as a Daily Grommet, and am happy to share my experience with you today. Please feel free to forward your questions, comments, and I will be happy to answer them today. -
I'm sorry, but paying this kind of money (and the energy this money represents) for a product that uses electricity - and ice that another electricity-consuming device had to create, as well as the energy required to create this product - in order to chill a single drink reflects the kind of energy-consumptive thinking that has America and the world in its current state. May it go the way of the electric-raclette maker and the hot-dogger . . .
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@ Peggy La Cerra
Peggy,
Thank you for your input. However, I do not agree with your opinion. Many homes across America have separate refrigeration systems for wine, beer, etc. You see, these beverages can all be stored warm or at cellar temperature, and then chilled when needed. If you look at it from this point of view, the unit can actually replace a second refrigeration system, save electric, and reduce refrigerator space or size.
If every non-perishable beverage were stored warm and chilled as needed, America would save billions of dollars in energy. This was an actual study we did.
Greg -
@ Peggy La Cerra
Peggy,
Thank you for your input. However, I do not agree with your opinion. Many homes across America have separate refrigeration systems for wine, beer, etc. You see, these beverages can all be stored warm or at cellar temperature, and then chilled when needed. If you look at it from this point of view, the unit can actually replace a second refrigeration system, save electric, and reduce refrigerator space or size.
If every non-perishable beverage were stored warm and chilled as needed, America would save billions of dollars in energy. This was an actual study we did.
Greg -
I guess I'm not in alignment with the dedicated 'beverage refrigerators' dotting America either, Greg - but I take your point.
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Why have 2 separate models? How about a converter instead so you can just purchase 1 Cooper Cooler. Then I might consider the price reasonable.
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@ Nancy
Nancy,
The tailgate unit has two plugs as follows;
A power adaptor that works on any 120VAC outlet.
And a 12 foot cigarette adaptor.
There is a jack in the back of the unit, whereby you can interexchange plugs.
greg -
@ Nancy
The tailgate unit has two plugs as follows;
A power adaptor that works on any 120VAC outlet.
And a 12 foot cigarette adaptor.
There is a jack in the back of the unit, whereby you can interexchange plugs.
greg -
@Greg Loibl
Thanks for the info. Tried to find out more specifics on website but that information was not included. (at least I couldn't find it). Thanks again. -
I absolutely love the idea of having a cold beverage at my finger tips any time I want and not having to wait an hour or longer for my soda or wine to chill in the fridge. I'm thinking that this would make a great Christmas present for my husband. Good Work Greg!!!
The launch day conversation has ended. Please direct further questions about this Grommet to our Community Experience Team.
Greg
What happens when you have a case of warm beer and thirsty guests? Has this ever happened to you? It was that one particular evening, that inspired this Grommet, and a start-up company. To quote Tom Edison, an idea is "1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration."
The idea was spawned when I was a student at the Cooper Union. I convinced my advisors that I could do a Master's Thesis on developing a new way to chill beverage quickly. After 978 beverages, 2 years of hard work, I developed a product that could chill a 12oz can from 25C to 5C in 45 seconds. A patent was filed and the Cooper Cooling Process was born. It took eight more years to finally launch our first product, which has been featured here today. We called it the Cooper Cooler as a dedication to Peter Cooper, who is the founder of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
I am excited to be choosen as a Daily Grommet, and am happy to share my experience with you today. Please feel free to forward your questions, comments, and I will be happy to answer them today.
Peggy La Cerra
6/11/2012 1:17 PMI'm sorry, but paying this kind of money (and the energy this money represents) for a product that uses electricity - and ice that another electricity-consuming device had to create, as well as the energy required to create this product - in order to chill a single drink reflects the kind of energy-consumptive thinking that has America and the world in its current state. May it go the way of the electric-raclette maker and the hot-dogger . . .
Greg Loibl
6/11/2012 1:41 PM@ Peggy La Cerra
Peggy,
Thank you for your input. However, I do not agree with your opinion. Many homes across America have separate refrigeration systems for wine, beer, etc. You see, these beverages can all be stored warm or at cellar temperature, and then chilled when needed. If you look at it from this point of view, the unit can actually replace a second refrigeration system, save electric, and reduce refrigerator space or size.
If every non-perishable beverage were stored warm and chilled as needed, America would save billions of dollars in energy. This was an actual study we did.
Greg
Greg – Special Guest
6/11/2012 1:45 PM@ Peggy La Cerra
Peggy,
Thank you for your input. However, I do not agree with your opinion. Many homes across America have separate refrigeration systems for wine, beer, etc. You see, these beverages can all be stored warm or at cellar temperature, and then chilled when needed. If you look at it from this point of view, the unit can actually replace a second refrigeration system, save electric, and reduce refrigerator space or size.
If every non-perishable beverage were stored warm and chilled as needed, America would save billions of dollars in energy. This was an actual study we did.
Greg
Peggy La Cerra
6/11/2012 6:01 PMI guess I'm not in alignment with the dedicated 'beverage refrigerators' dotting America either, Greg - but I take your point.
Nancy
6/11/2012 3:09 PMWhy have 2 separate models? How about a converter instead so you can just purchase 1 Cooper Cooler. Then I might consider the price reasonable.
Greg Loibl
6/11/2012 3:47 PM@ Nancy
Nancy,
The tailgate unit has two plugs as follows;
A power adaptor that works on any 120VAC outlet.
And a 12 foot cigarette adaptor.
There is a jack in the back of the unit, whereby you can interexchange plugs.
greg
Greg – Special Guest
6/11/2012 4:13 PM@ Nancy
The tailgate unit has two plugs as follows;
A power adaptor that works on any 120VAC outlet.
And a 12 foot cigarette adaptor.
There is a jack in the back of the unit, whereby you can interexchange plugs.
greg
Nancy
6/11/2012 6:06 PM@Greg Loibl
Thanks for the info. Tried to find out more specifics on website but that information was not included. (at least I couldn't find it). Thanks again.
Lorie
10/13/2012 11:07 AMI absolutely love the idea of having a cold beverage at my finger tips any time I want and not having to wait an hour or longer for my soda or wine to chill in the fridge. I'm thinking that this would make a great Christmas present for my husband. Good Work Greg!!!