Inverter/small refrigerator
We purchased a 4.3cuft. Whirlpool refrigerator for additional refrigerator space. I want to install an inverter for traveling. Our rig currently has dual AGM batteries . The tag on the frig states .8 ...
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Naio wrote:
Thanks Roy Ken and GdeTrailer for the two options and the very clear illustrations! I know those took time and effort, especially Roy Ken's.
A simple way to get more insulation efficiency: Use a freezer instead of a fridge. Turn it down all the way, and if it still freezes I hear a dimmer switch works.
Using a chest freezer as a fridge can be done but the T stat typically will not have enough range to get it warm enough so the food doesn't freeze..
Off grid folks have successfully modded chest freezers in to a fridge by bypassing the built in T stat and using a PID type adjustable T stat.. Allows precise temperature control and take advantage of a chest freezers efficiency..
Dimming controls are not compatible with heavy induction loads and will either burn up the dimmer or compressor in the process.
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Found some instructions of converting a chest freezer FYI..
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