Converting 12/24v fridge to 240v

Submitted: Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 16:29
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Hello,

Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction.

I have a 60L Intrifrigo 12/24v fridge that I want to use in a horse float. Is there any way that I can run it off 240v mains power?

I have been told that I can get an inverter but the only ones I have seen have been to convert 12/24v into a 240v power plug, but I want it the other way around, to plug into a 240v power plug and run my 12/24v fridge off it? Does this make sense?

Also it says in the stats for my fridge that it needs a nominal input of 38.5W so I am guessing I wouldn't need an inverter anymore than 100 watts?

Confused!

Thanks in advance.
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Reply By: Gerhardp1 - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 16:45

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 16:45
You need one of these EP120

www.evakool.com.au/accessories.shtml

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Follow Up By: disco1942 - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 23:07

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 23:07
The AC-HW1310 from this site would be sufficient for your use.

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Reply By: Time - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 17:52

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 17:52
....or Site Link
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Follow Up By: bdec171 - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 18:10

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 18:10
Thanks for those links!

Now it is making more sense... thanks again for your help.
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Reply By: Grungle - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 18:38

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 18:38
What you need is a power supply that takes 240V AC input and converts to 13.8V DC output. At 60L you would probably need one that is capable of at least 8 amps but it would be wiser to check what your fridge draws on startup first.

There are heaps of them out there and prices vary from under $50 for the cheapies to well over $300 for the variable type units (which you do not need).

Check the Waeco, GME, Jaycar and Dick Smith sites for models and prices.

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Follow Up By: bdec171 - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 18:49

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 18:49
Great... thanks for that info!

So do you think something like this would do the trick or do you think it is too much of a cheapy?
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Follow Up By: porl - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 20:05

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 20:05
I find the RPC people sell incredibly reliable stuff - why ? cause they sell to people off the main grid that use their product every day to live off, not holiday wanderers - like me. So not related by family or business to those people but I have bought stuff off them and have been down there and they are very serious about what they do.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 20:06

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 20:06
Looks OK to me
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Follow Up By: Grungle - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 07:05

Monday, May 07, 2007 at 07:05
That looks like it will do the job nicely and the price it very good. When I referred to cheapies I should have said 'basic' instead, meaning not many features.

I would buy one if I was in the market.

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Reply By: Boobook2 - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 19:34

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 19:34
That should be fine, but as grungle says the start up currnet should be fine.

Can you get a rfund if it does not work or take your fridge to the store.

Otherwise Dick smith will have them ( not sure of price) and you can take it back for up to 14 days no questions asked.

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Follow Up By: bdec171 - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 19:43

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 19:43
Cool, thanks heaps for all the help guys. I'm on the right track now, my partner has a GME 13.8DC 35A Regulated Power Supply that we can try and if that works fine I will keep my eye open for an 11A one which should be enough. Thanks again!
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Reply By: Dave from P7OFFROAD Accredited Driver Training - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 22:04

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 22:04
Evakool make a very, very good converter for $159
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Reply By: garthyguts - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 19:57

Monday, May 07, 2007 at 19:57
get a battery charger and run it to a second car battery,been doing that for years.
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