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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absorption fridge, run on heat, either a LP 'flame' or electrical 'heating element'
that web page says either 5amps at 120v aka 600watts, or 6.61amps at 120v aka 793watts, for the (2) versions of the 2118 fridge
as you found out, it takes a large 45+ amp draw (at 12v) to power the inverter for 600w to operate the fridge
it appears there is nothing wrong with your fridge, that is normal power for that fridge
i suggest you put it on LP and leave it there
that web page says either 5amps at 120v aka 600watts, or 6.61amps at 120v aka 793watts, for the (2) versions of the 2118 fridge
as you found out, it takes a large 45+ amp draw (at 12v) to power the inverter for 600w to operate the fridge
it appears there is nothing wrong with your fridge, that is normal power for that fridge
i suggest you put it on LP and leave it there
