Samsung 17.5 Fridge Data Plate
Anyone have the surge/start amps from the Samsung 17.5, Model: RF18HFENBSR? Trying to size a battery bank and inverter combo for the RR install.
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The startup surge is easily overcome by using a properly sized inverter, skimping on the inverter is what gets folks in trouble and overall, you WILL use much less battery since standard fridge compressor is only using 90W for about 20 minutes run time per hr..
Yup, I tried using a 600W inverter for a dorm fridge. It wouldn't take the start up surge. I'm now using a Xantrex 1000W sine inverter and the fridge operates well. 80W when in duty cycle.
FWIW, I now have a Tripplite 2000W I plan to install. I'll need some cabling but with the larger inverter I can run the whole trailer.
