Brand: Great Northern

Great Northern Original BC46W 46L Retro Bar Fridge BC46W-GNBC-ORIG

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Model BC46W-GNBC-ORIG
Dimensions 430W × 470D × 500Hmm
Capacity 46L (38 cans)
Hinge Right
Door Solid
Running Cost $20/yr est.
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About This Fridge

The 46L bar fridge holds up to 38 cans, giving you ample chilled storage in a compact 430mm wide, 470mm deep, and 500mm high footprint. The retro Great Northern branding delivers standout style, making it a striking addition to any space or a memorable gift. Its proven design is backed by a factory producing over 35,000 units annually, ensuring reliable performance. Lightweight at just 16kg, it’s easy to position wherever you need cold drinks close at hand. Built to last in Australian conditions.

ENERGY SAVING FEATURES

R600 100% ozone safe gas, Cyclopentane foaming

SHELVING

1 x large and 1 x half shelf

COOLING

Solid door and tropical rated means this chills really well, on full setting easily does zero or under, in ambient temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32°C

ENERGY STAR RATING

4

POWER CONSUMPTION HEATED DOOR OFF

*If Applicable: 0.21 kW/24hrs

RUNNING COST HEATED DOOR OFF

*If Applicable: Approximately $19.65 per year (Based on 25.64 cents per kilowatt)

BRAND PARTS USED

High Quality Chinese Compressor

APPROVALS

EMC (C-Tick), SAA Electrical, Meps

INTERNAL (WxDxH)

350 x 360 x 415 mm

VENTILATION

Top: 20 mm, Each Side: 20 mm, Rear: 100 mm

KEY FEATURES

  • — The retro look these days is very popular, Fits 46 x cans!
  • — Fully licensed Great Northern branded looks great / makes a great gift idea.
  • — Factory produces over 35,000 of this model per annum, it is a very stable product.
  • — Very simple little fridge that works well.

KingCave is an authorised marketing and sales agent for this product. This officially licensed product is supplied, imported, distributed, and fulfilled directly by the brand licensee - Bar Fridges Australia.

01

Dimensions

Model BC46W-GNBC-ORIG
W × D × H 430 × 470 × 500 mm
Capacity 46L · 38 cans
Doors 1
Weight 16.0 kg
02

Performance

Noise 39 dB
Power 0.21 kWh/24h
Running Cost $20/yr est.
Location Indoor
03

Build

Door Type Solid
Hinge Right
Finish Branded
Appliance Warranty 1 year parts & labour
04

Documentation

PDF Product Brochure BC46W-GNBC-ORIG Download → PDF Stainless Steel Care Guide Cleaning & maintenance Download → PDF Sunlight & Placement Placement, ambient ratings & IP Download →
05

Ventilation & Installation

Required clearance 100 mm rear
20 mm sides
20 mm top
Minimum cavity 520 × 470 × 570 mm
H × W × D
Install type Freestanding
06

Compliance & Certifications

EMC (C-Tick)SAA ElectricalMeps

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Price
Price$447$417$457$577
Price + 5 years’ power$547$1030$771$900
Running cost a year$20$123$63$65
Energy rating4 stars9 stars10 stars9 stars
Capacity
Volume46L50L31L70L
Cans (375ml)38383285
Shelves2.02.02.03.0
Size and install
Width430mm435mm395mm430mm
Depth470mm500mm406mm500mm
Height500mm510mm550mm700mm
Rear vent gap100mm100mm100mm100mm
Build
Doors1111
Hinge sideRightRightRightRight
CabinetNot listed304 stainless, black304 stainless, black304 stainless, black
LockableNoYesYesYes
Where it can goIndoor onlyIndoor and outdoorIndoor and outdoorIndoor only
Noise39dB41dB37dB43dB
Warranty1 year1 year2 years2 years
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