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Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-15-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
In our specific situation I found AC/DC fridge...

In our specific situation I found AC/DC fridge useful. When the van is parked in the garage and connected to AC, I can disconnect batteries, charger, all AC appliances except the fridge. We use this...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-16-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
Inverter converts DC to AC. It shouldn't have...

Inverter converts DC to AC. It shouldn't have anything to do with a DC fridge. Even if you have AC/DC fridge DC connection will run at lower energy demand.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-16-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
Just connect the new fridge to existing old...

Just connect the new fridge to existing old fridge DC wiring. Ask your pro to connect pretzels.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-16-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
If you you need to remove a battery bank without...

If you you need to remove a battery bank without a 12 VDC power supply / a brick there is no power to feed a DC fridge.

Most if not all chargers need a battery to power DC appliances. You could...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-16-2020, 02:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
2. If Solar wasn't available & I wasn't running...

2. If Solar wasn't available & I wasn't running the motor or generator but had access to Shore Power.
I am missing this logic, you don’t need solar nor alternator nor generator with shore available,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-16-2020, 02:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
We all have different needs, you are thinking...

We all have different needs, you are thinking about potentially removing a fridge, I don’t think I would ever do that. I have AC/DC Isotherm 85 Cruise with SEC installed (Danfoss compressor).
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-15-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
The AC option is by Danfoss, the same for...

The AC option is by Danfoss, the same for Novakool or Isotherm. Novakool installs either ACDC or DC unit. (DC only) benefit is direct acceptance – plug and play of Smart Energy Controller by Isotherm...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-15-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
I think Novakool is using Danfoss compressors so...

I think Novakool is using Danfoss compressors so based on what I know about Danfoss the difference between ACDC and DC models are:

1. Different connection patterns
2. An addition of AC to DC...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-15-2020, 04:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
On camping with shore it can run on AC or DC but...

On camping with shore it can run on AC or DC but I tend keep it on DC.
No shore camping DC only.
After a trip for unloading period with house shore all systems off and the fridge on AC. If we need...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-15-2020, 04:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
I have ACDC compressor fridge and use it often....

I have ACDC compressor fridge and use it often. When we come back from a trip and I want everything off except fridge. On my easily accessible control panel I have 2 CBs, Fridge AC or Fridge DC. I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-15-2020, 02:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
Reciprocating compressors are suspended on...

Reciprocating compressors are suspended on springs inside their housing, I would assume that these suspensions are tuned for stationary use for homes and dynamic use for mobile application. See this...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-14-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,142
Posted By GeorgeRa
I agree with the categorization, indeed there are...

I agree with the categorization, indeed there are 2 distinct groups. Our DIY decision was driven by lack of specific features in Camper Van market such as not enough windows and lack of VW Westfalia...
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