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Old 05-11-2009, 02:38 AM   #9
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RE: Refrigration and Trawlers

The DC (or AC with an inverter) power required problem is NOT solved with a cold plate.

The time at which you can reinstall the cold is up to you , but the dailt total HP por amps remains the same.

Sailors will use the engine drive , 10 hp compressor on a belt that finally tapers to a half hp or so when the plate is 10F below the eutetic freezing point , and held there long enough.

I figure most systems require at least 100A of 12v to be provided every 24 hours , PLUS what is needed for system loss , batt set recharge , and cooling from opening doors or adding food.


With a noisemaker 24/7 or a shore power hose its EZ,

Otherwise its 3 - 75W solar , and life long sunshine !
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