Caladh
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Can anyone enlighten me as to average actual power draw for one of these built in fridges? I have seen the figures on the web site but would like info from horses mouths !! Thanks
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coopec
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I haven't looked at any websites but wouldn't it depend on the ambient temperature and the amount of goods in the fridge?
Daverw
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Unfortunately every install will be different as so many variables, running current will vary dependant on outside ambient and hours running will be dependant of air changes ie openings, how much air space is inside, temperature of food stored, also ambient and others including compressor efficiency and gas charge.
superheat6k
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As DaveRW advises lots of variables. Simplest to measure the run current and observe the typical run time. If this information is not available then assume the amps will be ~ 2/3 max and that it will run 50% of the time it is switched on.
This will mean the AH / day = ~ 1/3 the max amps x 24.
This will mean the AH / day = ~ 1/3 the max amps x 24.
geem
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I bought a 40l version as an extra fridge for fruit and veg on our boat. I have yet to use it on the boat but testing it at home at the moment. I can confirm its well made. When I did the research before I made it I was looking for something energy efficient. It uses a Secop compressor. These are the same as in most boat fridges and are considered energy efficient. The only difference I think will be the lack of insulation in the fridge walls. Making an insulated cover seems to be common practise