On Tue, 18 Oct 2005 08:39:42 -0400, "Doug Dotson"
dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom wrote:

Many compressors don't last too long when being run from a traditional
modified sinewave inverter. A true sinewave inverter is better but a DC
system is the most versital and efficient.

I added an isotherm holding plate system to my icebox and was very
pleasantly surprised with how little power it pulled. I had heard
everybody's complaints about (older) fridges and was ready to think
about power system upgrades, but I thought I would try it first. On
days with 25-27C outdoor temps the fridge pulled an average of less
than an amp for a total usually under 20 amp hours a day.

The fridge was expensive, but may pay for itself pretty quickly in
more nights at anchor, less spoiled food, and less engine running
time. Not to mention avoiding the issue of upgrading the battery bank.

Ryk