24V fridge compressor

[Don B. Cilly]

I've been thinking about converting my 240V fridge to 24V.
It's not so much consumption that worries me, more noise. Anyway, I'm almost ready to experiment.
I got me a used fridge (so I can try it without giving up my current fridge yet), I'm looking to buy a Danfoss-Secop compressor.

Thing is, I can't quite find one. What I can find are Sikelan ones, touted as being "direct replacements" for the Danfoss.

Cheap enough, but... does anyone know anything about those? Reviews are not easy to find either.
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[Supervstech]

Perhaps they only sell to Distributers or manufacturers?
Try contacting a supply house site and requesting specific model numbers from the danfoss DC page.

 

[mikefitz]

Secop compressors are made in China and available in UK and I expect Europe,

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You will need the experience of a refrigeration engineer with specialist equipment and the correct gas to modify the existing fridge.

Mike

 

[Don B. Cilly]

Thanks. I'll look better on the .de - even though, usually they appear on the .es too... wonder why not... thanks anyway.
The Sikelan ones are about half the price though... I wonder :·/
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[73powerstroke]

It's possible. Matching up the tubes may require some creativity. Find a appliance repair place they may be able help you.

 

[xjaw4]

Boats are funny shaped and don't always have a grid connection so building a fridge / freezer to run off 24V is more "normal" in those circles.


Useful info on their site and forum

RParts.com - Danfoss and Masterflux DC Compressors - RPARTS.COM

www.rparts.com

 

[Don B. Cilly]

Thanks. I got a Sikelan (€140 including "power module") which for testing purposes seems good enough :·)
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[Bluedog225]

It is a bit of a slog to find these units. Though a dime a dozen in prebuilt coolers.

The boat folks have them but pricey. Ebay may have but sketchy.

 

[Don B. Cilly]

I did get it on eBay. From Germany, in about a week.
They also have Danfoss/Secop ones, but with the "power module" (electrical box) they're more than double the price.
I'm just looking at the tubes, actually. They are in different locations from the one I had, so I'll have to find some copper pipe and solder it.
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