A different residential refer question
We are continuing the research towards the eventual Norcold change out. My questions for those who have made the change, or purchased new with a residential refer are. How are they holding up? W...
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Diplomat Don wrote:
tropical35.....I just installed the RF197 last week. I wanted it to run on a separate inverter. My coach has a 2000w Magnum Inverter MSW. I added another 600W Magnum MSW inverter just to run the refer. The RF197 is rated at 3.9 amps max load (400-450 watts. My energy management system says it's only drawing 2 amps while running. Another poster with more exacting equipment said he tested the RF197 at about 1.5 amps.
I'm guessing the 3.9 amps max is with the ice maker running and the compressor starting.
Sound good to me and in fact excellent. Right now our original side by side Dometic is still going strong, but there's no way, I would want to replace this very expensive unit if and when it's needed.
So, how about your battery bank and what does it consist of?
