Fridge Temp Control Question
I have a Dometic S630 absorption fridge from 1991. AFAIK newer ones work the same way. Apparently the freezer cools down and then eventually the fridge cools down to its proper temp range just above...
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pianotuna wrote:
34 amps @ nominally 12 volts. Mine operated just fine on a 35 amp PD converter with wizard. It was not a "planned" test, but rather happened by accident.
The alternator doesn't seem to power the fridge well at all in 12 volt mode.dougrainer wrote:
2. Even if you have a 3 way refer, operating on 12 volts is ONLY for when the unit is in Transit and your Chassis engine Alternator is supplying the needed voltage/amps to power the 12 volt element. It is NOT designed to operate on a Power Converter, as it takes a lot of power to run that 12 volt element.
I should have clarified. 4 Cubic Foot and smaller RV refers will usually operate fine on 12 volts. 6CF and larger are NOT designed to run on 12 volts unless the Truck Alternator is engaged. 6 CF and larger, the 12 volt element is a MAINTAINER, not a cooling mode Heat element. Using a Inverter/Charger or a Power Converter to run a 6CF and larger on 12 volts is foolish and a detriment to a Power Converter. Why put the strain on those chargers when you can operate on 120 or LP? Doug
