Run frig off from inverter?
 

I have a Norcold refrigerator that has a bad power supply. The frig works great on 115ac but won’t work at all on 12dc. Any problem with running the frig off an inverter? It is a model de251e and looks like it draws about one amp on 115v. Looks like it could easily run off a small inverter.

Re: Run frig off from inverter?
 

I had the same problem on my old boat had to turn on the
accessories switch on the dash but ended up rewire around the toggle switch

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No problem, just remember that one amp @ 120VAC will be approximately 10 amps @ 12VDC. Also, factor in the ineffeciency of the invertor and you have more like 12-13 amps @ 12VDC. How many batteries do you have? Four batteries would be very comfortable for a weekend. That is if you don't run too much else.

Invertors are just not too good for continuous duty appliances.

Re: Run frig off from inverter?
 

Frig draws .7 amps on ac and 3 on dc. I don't do any overnights with the boat and normally only stay out about eight hours. Anchor time about five hours. I am using two batteries right now but plan on adding one.

Thanks for your input!!!

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A forzen 2-liter water bottle will really cut the run time of the fridge.

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agreed...We pack alot of bottle water on trips in a cooler. We freeze a few and pack the cooler with everything cold before we head out. Usually keep everything good in the cooler (not frig) about 3 days that way!
If you use the inverter, be careful of how it's wired, I will be helping a buddy track down an electric "leak" that you can feel coming out his outdrive.

Re: Run frig off from inverter?
 

fix the fridge. you can buy a new power supply.

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I did think about repairing it. A new power supply is about $300.00. A new frig is about $600.00. I don't know if it pays to repair a frig that is 10 years old. The inverter is $100.00 and it would be nice to have anyway.

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And what do you think the power supply is????????????? DING DING...................an inverter!!!!!