Head Scratcher - 40A+ draw from the fridge?

[Leeski_Clan]

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

[donn0128]

Shorted heating element. Try getting the refer cold then switch over to check it.