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<blockquote data-quote="brendomac" data-source="post: 628312" data-attributes="member: 7619"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>Warning, my head still explodes with 12 volt stuff.</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking about using a 12v fridge on a solar setup. Specifically this fridge: <a href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/glacio-90l-portable-camping-bar-fridge-freezer-12v-24v-240v_p0336461" target="_blank">https://www.bunnings.com.au/glacio-90l-portable-camping-bar-fridge-freezer-12v-24v-240v_p0336461</a></p><p></p><p>* The blurb says about 1.7kw for 24 hours of use, so about a 6amp draw. It has a 72 watt compressor.</p><p>* The solar panel I have is 175 watt, I can double this by putting two together if needed. For one panel, in good conditions, I am looking at about a 15amp feed.</p><p>* It would be attached to a 100ah battery</p><p></p><p>* The plan is to leave it on permanently on a bush block, rather than turn it on when I arrive. So I can have ice in the freezer and the fridge is cold when I arrive. I'd probably get there every couple of weeks or so.</p><p></p><p>My concerns are a run of bad weather, stuffing the battery etc. Or maybe it is just a silly idea with the equipment available.</p><p></p><p>What do you think, is it feasible? </p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brendomac, post: 628312, member: 7619"] Hi All, Warning, my head still explodes with 12 volt stuff. I'm thinking about using a 12v fridge on a solar setup. Specifically this fridge: [url]https://www.bunnings.com.au/glacio-90l-portable-camping-bar-fridge-freezer-12v-24v-240v_p0336461[/url] * The blurb says about 1.7kw for 24 hours of use, so about a 6amp draw. It has a 72 watt compressor. * The solar panel I have is 175 watt, I can double this by putting two together if needed. For one panel, in good conditions, I am looking at about a 15amp feed. * It would be attached to a 100ah battery * The plan is to leave it on permanently on a bush block, rather than turn it on when I arrive. So I can have ice in the freezer and the fridge is cold when I arrive. I'd probably get there every couple of weeks or so. My concerns are a run of bad weather, stuffing the battery etc. Or maybe it is just a silly idea with the equipment available. What do you think, is it feasible? Thanks [/QUOTE]
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