Refrigerator draw on LP mode

Whangler wrote:
I'm evaluating my total amp draw in order to properly size a new solar system with lifepo4 batteries and all that entails.

My Fridge is a Norcold N821 2-way. The decal inside says it draws .8 amps dc. Over a 24 hour period, that calculates to 19.2 amp hours. I thought the draw was minimal on LP mode. Can 19.2 ah per day be right? Or... does it only consume 8ah when the igniter is running? If so how do I figure amp draw over a 24 hour period?
Thanks!

You actually will have two different current draws.. One with gas burner off and one with gas burner on.

Gas burner off should be minimal and gas burner on will be near the max rating.

12V is not only used to operate the control board but it also is used to open the gas valve, hence the two different readings.

Generally the gas burner does not run 24/7, it should cycle on/off through out the day.. May be as much as 50% on/off or as little as 30% on to 70% off depending on outdoor temps..

You can use 50% or even 100% duty cycle to be on the safe side if you are auditing your electrical use or perhaps monitor the burner for a while to get an idea of how long it runs and how often for a more precise number.