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oldpaganfreak · 12-01-2008, 03:20 AM

you will find that your 12v cooler will draw far more than it's share of power. electrical refrigeration at any scale is a major challenge off the grid. i have 760ah batteries and i couldn't keep up to a 12v cooler that i had. propane refrigeration is the answer off grid, unless you have a large enough system and a lot of money to buy a proper 12v fridge.
($3000+)
seriously, it is possible to largely wean your self off a fridge. milk is one of the only problems. i haven't had a fridge for several years. there are tricks to learn, but it's possible. for example, for most of the year it's cool enough in the corner by the door for the bottle of milk.
just some thoughts.

12-01-2008, 03:20 AM	#17
oldpaganfreak Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: great northern boreal forest Posts: 440	Re: Solar power system goes live at Anchors house you will find that your 12v cooler will draw far more than it's share of power. electrical refrigeration at any scale is a major challenge off the grid. i have 760ah batteries and i couldn't keep up to a 12v cooler that i had. propane refrigeration is the answer off grid, unless you have a large enough system and a lot of money to buy a proper 12v fridge. ($3000+) seriously, it is possible to largely wean your self off a fridge. milk is one of the only problems. i haven't had a fridge for several years. there are tricks to learn, but it's possible. for example, for most of the year it's cool enough in the corner by the door for the bottle of milk. just some thoughts.