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    WOW! Absorption fridge vs compressor fridge

    I didn't go for the 12 volt compressor fridge until I had a very large solar and battery system. The system was sized for generator free air conditioning. At that point I knew that the compressor fridge was going to work for me regardless of the time of year. I do notice the reduction of propane...
  2. J

    Not grid-tied, not off grid. How does this newb get started?

    I installed a 30 amp 10 circuit transfer switch in my house with an outside 30 amp input for connect to a generator or the Victron Energy Multiplus 3000VA inverter/charger in my trailer. My inverter is off grid. The transfer switch allows me to select which circuits are getting power from the...
  3. J

    WOW! Absorption fridge vs compressor fridge

    I found this schematic diagram showing the back side of the fridge. It is a good representation of what the coils look like. I think the larger surface area and vertical orientation helps dissipate heat beater than coils under a fridge. I corrected my previous post. I have three 140mm not 40mm...
  4. J

    WOW! Absorption fridge vs compressor fridge

    Sorry, I don't have one. The manufacture doesn't have one on their site either. Most coils now are under the fridge where they are excellent filters for pet hair. My coils are black and cover the upper 3/4 of the back of the fridge above the access to the compressor near the bottom.
  5. J

    WOW! Absorption fridge vs compressor fridge

    Here is a photo showing the added insulation on the sides and back. It also shows the vent providing air flow the is being pulled up the coils from the Noctua fans installed above the fridge.
  6. J

    WOW! Absorption fridge vs compressor fridge

    I bought the 6 cubic foot version because that was what would fit in the space I had. My Norcold was also 6 cubic foot. I paid $949 February 2020 which was $50 off the normal Home Depot price. They have gone up since since the same fridge at Home Depot is now $1299. Last year Costco was selling...
  7. J

    WOW! Absorption fridge vs compressor fridge

    I installed a Unique 12 volt compressor fridge about a year ago. I love it. It works very well and I run it for the entire camping season off of my solar system. My Norcold was very inconsistent and affected by the sun shinning on the side of the trailer. It would get warm in the day and too...
  8. J

    Solar trailer as backup generator

    I have seven 100 ah Battle Born batteries in my Arctic Fox 22G and 1440 watts of solar on the roof and additional portable panels. I installed a 10 circuit manual transfer rated at 30 amps at my house. I have my furnace, refrigeration, lighting, evaporative cooler, network/computers and other...
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