Mini fridge in basement
Thinking of purchasing a mini fridge to install in the basement area. I plan to purchase a 1,500 watt modified sine wave inverter so we can operate it while driving. I will install the inverter close ...
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grampscamper wrote:
Update: I decided to purchase a mini fridge. I did some testing with a meter I have that measures wattage. The fridge I purchased is 1.7 cubic ft. It draws a little less than 100 watts while running. I was very surprised to discover that the start up wattage jumped to 1,000 watts.
I would need a minimum of 1,000 watt inverter to run this fridge. I'm going to hold off for now to see if I can get by without it.
Thanks for your replies.
If you are dead set on an inverter most 750 Watt inverters will have enough surge watts to start it. I don't think you'll need it though. I leave my mini on all the time when plugged up at home full of drinks. I have no problems with it staying cold on the road until I get to the campgrounds.
