Food always in fridge

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Perhaps changing....

....the boat's name to ICICLE II would help?
;<)

Fair Winds!

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[mikewilkes]

Why would one wish to waste fridge space with food????
You are taking up an area that the beer and the tonic should be in.
Good god man get your priorities right. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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Ceum ur

 

[rusland]

Many thanks to all who replied and contributed ideas. I now know there is a way to achieve my objective.
Firstly, a bit more about boat and owner: Yacht is comfortable motorsailer (100 HP/2x180 AH domestics/1.5 Kw inverter). The problem only arises at the marina. Marina is near town and I visit the boat between meetings and often sleep on board, maybe 2 nights every week. I have never run down the batteries, and would not wish to risk weakening them/shortening their life. Fridge is 12 volt (only) and is rated 0.8 amps with cut-off at 10.4 volts, restart at 12.0 volts. I also have some 220 volt sockets seperate from boats system (for dehumidifier and such like). I am not concerned about food spoiling if shore power goes down - just that I can leave milk and other food in the fridge and not HAVE TO return in time.
From your replies, I think the solution may lie with a powerlockout relay as proposed by Halcyon and Alan. That idea led me to a product called PriorityStart (www.prioritystart.com) that fits to a battery post. The relay disconnects at 11.9 volts and reconnects at power-on. This product requires no cabling or alterations to the boat's system. It also protects the batteries against any other power drain (lights left on). I hope it works. I have already bought one! They even sell a marine version, and offer advice for fitting to dual battery banks. Another possible solution might be based on 12 volt 'jump start' portable power with socket and 2-way switch?

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[richardandtracy]

No need to puck on me..

Just because I'm comfortably insulated & feel uncomfortable in temperatures exceeding 65F when wearing more than a vest & shorts.

Regards

Richard.


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