Head Scratcher - 40A+ draw from the fridge?
Hi Forums, I installed a GoPower IC 3000 which is an inverter, charger and transfer switch combo unit. In testing, I first ran the TV which pulled ~1.5 A. Then I ran the Norcold 2118 refrigerato...
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Leeski Clan wrote:
Hi Forums,
I installed a GoPower IC 3000 which is an inverter, charger and transfer switch combo unit.
In testing, I first ran the TV which pulled ~1.5 A. Then I ran the Norcold 2118 refrigerator and according to the GoPower monitor, the Amp draw went from 1.5A to 48A! I let it run for about 5 minutes and it was defiantly killing the battery bank. The fuse panel is on the same circuit as the fire place but the fireplace was off.
Any idea what would eat that many Amps?
Larry
yes, the fridge operation on 120V element. OK the element is going to draw about 3-4A on 120V, translate that to running from the battery bank and the draw is going to be 35-45A or so from the battery bank.
take the 120V Amp draw and mulitply by 12 or so to get battery draw given inverter efficiency etc.
