Akiba Spill] "HB-500," a hot/cold storage unit for a single bottled beverage using a Peltier element, will be on sale at a special price starting tomorrow, on the 21st.

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El Italy Japan's "HB-500" single bottle hot/cold cabinet for 500ml PET bottles and cans is now in stock at the BUY MORE Akihabara main store. It will be on sale at a special price starting tomorrow, the 21st.

The "HB-500" is a hot/cold storage unit that can keep one bottle of beverage warm or cold. It is compatible with PET bottles and cans with a capacity of 500 ml, as well as small canned beverages and short paper cups.

A Peltier element is used to efficiently warm or cool the area around the bottle by means of a heat-conducting cylindrical aluminum machined part. The warming capacity is 60±5℃. Cooling capacity is less than 20℃. The temperature can be easily switched between warming and cooling at the touch of a button.

The price is about half the market price as it is a limited quantity bargain.

The price is 1,566 yen (tax included).