Power supply fault to engel fridge
Submitted: Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 19:45
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shortgq
I need urgent help on this..
I have just been lent an Engel fridge, pretty old and not real big, no specs on it at all.
Does anyone know if they regulate themselves in regards to power draw. The fridge will not run on 12 volt through either the cigeratte lighter or accessory plugs I have in my vehicle. My main access plug is rated at 25 amps. if I connect an accessory plug direct to the battery and plug in the fridge it works ok. The plugs have power and there is definatelty power going through the lead as circuit tester works fine. I have not got a multi meter handy to see how much power is actually going through. When fridge is plugged into the accessory plugs, when turned on the fridge light goes on briefly then switches off as if it wants to go but won't. I am guessing it is a power draw problem, how much power does the fridge need??
Thanx
Reply By: AK - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:38
Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:38
ShortGQ
Couple of suggestions
1 you may have a bad connection ( loose, rusty etc ) in the original wiring, this is where you realy need a multi meter to
test as a circuit tester can not confirm the presence of voltage drop in a circuit. The more fuses and connections in a curcuit the more voltage drop and the more
places for things to go wrong. In hind sight spend the $20 on a multi meter for the next trip you will be surprised how much you will use it.
2
Check how
well the male end fits into the female socket. If it is not a tight fit correct electrical is not made. This is some time caused by it being to short. ( no jokes please )
3
Check everywhere for corrosion on both sockets
4 Ensure the key is switched on turned on( is it a constant or switched active ?)
Hope this helps
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Reply By: AK - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:38
Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:38
ShortGQ
Couple of suggestions
1 you may have a bad connection ( loose, rusty etc ) in the original wiring, this is where you realy need a multi meter to
test as a circuit tester can not confirm the presence of voltage drop in a circuit. The more fuses and connections in a curcuit the more voltage drop and the more
places for things to go wrong. In hind sight spend the $20 on a multi meter for the next trip you will be surprised how much you will use it.
2
Check how
well the male end fits into the female socket. If it is not a tight fit correct electrical is not made. This is some time caused by it being to short. ( no jokes please )
3
Check everywhere for corrosion on both sockets
4 Ensure the key is switched on turned on( is it a constant or switched active ?)
Hope this helps
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Follow Up By: shortgq - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:57
Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:57
AK,
Cheers mate, I have the wiring all out now, all connections are new, it appears it might be a switch in the line or the female plug, but I am slowly getting there. I wish we had 24hr shopping available here, i would love a multi meter right now!
thanks
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Reply By: shortgq - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 21:07
Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 21:07
I appeared to have solved this one. Bl**dy electrical systems can do your head in!!
It was the socket!! I don't know why, it fits in ok, appears deep enough, when plugged in, lead will power a circuit tester (small current I know), but not the fridge. I have temporarily wired my aligator clip socket to the end of the wiring and it works. Why these plugs aren't standardised, blows me away.
Anyway thankyou forumites for prompt responses.
Kimberley here I come, just hurry up and open the GRR.
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