Salserenity
Member
Reality says something different for us.
I live in the tropics in a NON airconditioned boat and have had 32+ degree c days recently with a fridge near 16 cubic feet with icemaker and have no issues with power consumption.
Genset never gets used while the sun shines for half a day.
This fridge would cost about $1500 to replace and is easily available at any electrical retailer in the country and if it ever has issues will get dumped and replaced with a nice new version.
Current version has been in use for at least 10 years.
A comparable 12v would be a custom build and would likely cost more than 10x that amount.
Due to the 12v cost, if it had problems I would be forced to get a mobile refrigeration "expert" out and his fee for repair would probably be as much as a new 240v fridge.
Sounds Ideal !
How big is your array ?
Put a amp meter on that thing when its running , see what it is using . Then time how long it runs every hour , that will give your an idea of how many amp hours it is using in 24 hrs.
Im curious.
Regards