Replacing a Norcold fridge
Has anyone replaced their Norcold fridge with a residential type? If so what are some things that need to be considered or upgraded first?
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Inverters (like dc fluorescent light ballasts) are complicated electronics (they have to create oscillations from no oscillations). Always asking for trouble if you rely on them too much no matter what AC appliance you plug into them. To make them handle LRA surges (high amps at compressor start up, etc) is asking a lot.
actually you just need the Correct inverter, one designed to run induction motors, one with a heavy transformer in it
you need one with a excellent inductor aka transformer to absorb the in rush and supplied the needed LRA, you need one designed for day in and day out use, industrial quality, not something that weighs 4.5# and is designed only for temporary intermittent use
there are many good brands, but you won't find them at the auto parts store, or the big box store
Tripp lite can be had as MSW or PSW with or without built in converter charger
my Tripp lite PV1250 is 4.5 yrs old and has been in continuous daily use
the residential fridge is 3 months older than the inverter
neither has given me one IOTA of trouble
it weighs 22# and has an excellent transformer and filtering and was designed to run power tools and compressors in work trucks,
i have No qualms i have recommended the same model to many people
i bought mine on Amazon
