The technology for rooms where silence matters most: no compressor, no vibration, no hum next to the bed.
Scenario
An absorption minibar cools without a compressor: a heat source circulates the refrigerant in a sealed circuit with no moving mechanical parts, so it makes no hum and no vibration.
PAMIBAR's six absorption models, from 25 to 60 litres, are declared at 0 dBA on page 10 of the Vision catalogue, energy class G, at 0.63–1.1 kWh/24h. In return they use more energy and cool more slowly than a compressor minibar.
- The minibar sits close to the bed and night-time acoustic comfort comes first.
- The furniture must not pick up vibration: no compressor, no moving parts.
- The property needs different formats: solid door, glass door, drawer or 60 litres for suites.
| Model | Capacity | Dimensions (W × D × H) | Noise | Class | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA25 | 25 litres | 465 × 350 × 390 mm | 0 dBA | G | 0.75 kWh/24h |
| SEA30 | 30 litres | 500 × 405 × 430 mm | 0 dBA | G | 0.63 kWh/24h |
| SEA30/40G (glass door) | 30 or 40 litres | 500 × 405 × 430 / 560 × 405 × 455 mm | 0 dBA | G | 0.79 kWh/24h |
| SEA40 | 40 litres | 560 × 405 × 455 mm | 0 dBA | G | 0.63 kWh/24h |
| SEA40DX (drawer) | 46 litres | 425 × 555 × 492 mm | 0 dBA | G | 1.1 kWh/24h |
| B60 | 60 litres | 605 × 460 × 480 mm | 0 dBA | G | 1.1 kWh/24h |
Technical check
- 1Ventilation and installation dimensions of the chosen model, especially when built in.
- 2Useful capacity for the room's real service.
- 3Declared consumption (0.63–1.1 kWh/24h) against the property's energy budget.
- 4Room climate and exposure, and how fast it must cool after restocking.
From the compact 25-litre model to the 60-litre B60, with solid door, glass door or drawer. All declared at 0 dBA in the Vision catalogue.
Declared data
PAMIBAR SEA25
- Capacity
- 25 litres
- Dimensions
- 465 × 350 × 390 mm
- Noise
- 0 dBA
- Class · consumption
- G · 0.75 kWh/24h
Declared data
PAMIBAR SEA30
- Capacity
- 30 litres
- Dimensions
- 500 × 405 × 430 mm
- Noise
- 0 dBA
- Class · consumption
- G · 0.63 kWh/24h
Declared data
PAMIBAR SEA30/40G
- Capacity
- 30 o 40 litres
- Dimensions
- 500 × 405 × 430 mm / 560 × 405 × 455 mm
- Noise
- 0 dBA
- Class · consumption
- G · 0.79 kWh/24h
Declared data
PAMIBAR SEA40
- Capacity
- 40 litres
- Dimensions
- 560 × 405 × 455 mm
- Noise
- 0 dBA
- Class · consumption
- G · 0.63 kWh/24h
Declared data
PAMIBAR SEA40DX Drawer
- Capacity
- 46 litres
- Dimensions
- 425 × 555 × 492 mm
- Noise
- 0 dBA
- Class · consumption
- G · 1.10 kWh/24h
Declared data
PAMIBAR B60
- Capacity
- 60 litres
- Dimensions
- 605 × 460 × 480 mm
- Noise
- 0 dBA
- Class · consumption
- G · 1.10 kWh/24h
How does an absorption minibar work?
A heat source circulates the refrigerant in a sealed circuit. There is no compressor and no moving mechanical part, so it makes no hum and no vibration.
Is an absorption minibar really silent?
Yes: PAMIBAR's six absorption models (SEA25, SEA30, SEA30/40G, SEA40, SEA40DX and B60) are declared at 0 dBA on page 10 of the Vision catalogue.
How much energy does an absorption minibar use?
PAMIBAR absorption models declare 0.63 to 1.1 kWh per 24 hours, energy class G. That is the trade-off for complete silence: compare model by model, as PAMIBAR thermoelectric models declare 0.52–0.85 kWh/24h and the SGC40 compressor is class B.
Absorption, thermoelectric or compressor: which is better?
Absorption is the choice for silence near the bed; thermoelectric has no compressor and often uses less energy; a compressor cools faster and suits warm climates better. The full comparison is in the guide to the three technologies.
Can an absorption minibar be built into furniture?
Yes, once the model's ventilation and installation dimensions are checked. The SEA40DX drawer is designed for furniture integration.