AnswerID: 181707 Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 04, 2006 at 01:18
Sand Man (SA)
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Deano,
I assume you mean, "do you need 7.5 amps"?
The amperage rating is only the maximum that the inverter is design to output.
Amperage is governed purely by the device plugged into it and yes it will run at lower amps.
If a device is plugged in and attempts to draw more than what the inverter can deliver, (7.5 amps maximum) the inverter will trip out, so that it is not overloaded.
So, providing your
fridge doesn't "draw" more than 7.5 amps, the Redarc Inverter should suit your purposes admirably. The current rating (i.e. that which the
fridge will draw at full load) should be marked on a compliance plate somewhere on the
fridge.
Now, is it really an Inverter you need?
An Inverter converts DC voltage 12vdc or 24vdc input, to 240 volts AC output.
When you say your
Fridge is an old 24 volt type, what do you mean.
Will it only run on 24 volt (DC) input. Or does it require 240 volt (AC) input.
Or will it run on either 24 volt DC, or 240 volt AC input.
It is important that you understand what the
Fridge requires as input voltage (AC or DC) before you can choose an appropriate solution to run it from your vehicle supply.
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