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  • Post in thread: Help with installing a DC fridge

    Thanks for your feed back. I was wondering about the long run of cable. Here is the spec sheet of this fridge. What do you think?
  • Post in thread: Help with installing a DC fridge

    Good info DCP. Thanks. I will definately connect in a box with good cable protection/relief as they enter. I was wondering if they is such as thing as a 24 volt receptacle…but think I will just maret the wires.
  • Post in thread: Help with installing a DC fridge

    Still trying to figure a few things on this…. I have a 24v sys. Magnum 2024 inverter! Midnight MPPT. Several small cabins run off this (mostly just lights with one small freezer and fridge). all running on110 volt. I want to install (add) a new unique 24V dc fridge. Trying to figure out what...
  • Post in thread: Help with installing a DC fridge

    Great! Thanks for your help!
  • Post in thread: Help with installing a DC fridge

    Some great info and help guys, thanks!!! Think I will go with the 10G cable (I have it it on hand) feel safe with that now. The unique fridge sounds like a good choice and we are getting a super deal it this from them. Excited to try it. One last question still outstanding for me….the fridge...
  • Post in thread: 24 volt solar fridge questions

    Yes, those are the dc fridges we have been looking at. (10 to 14cu/ft. Thanks for the reply’s. Not sure what is meant by the above comment “50% of batteries” Because of there age? I am leaning towards staying with propane. The unique models come with 120v back up which could be used for shorts...
  • Post in thread: 24V DC wiring in the cabin worthwhile?

    Sounds like you have a plan. On keeping your batteries warm in winter. This is what I do. I live in northern bc. Can. Have a 1000W 24 system. 8-6v lead acid batteries. All feeds a cabin/camp we live at for 6 months(summer mostly). Batteries are in a custom made plywood box with 2” strafom...
  • Post in thread: 24 volt solar fridge questions

    Howdy…new member. have a 1000w system. 24 volts. My cabin/camp is all 120v now via inverter. 8 led acid 6V batteries. At present I am using a propane fridge. we are going to purchase. New fridge from UNIQUE. I am wondering what would be best for us. A 24v fridge or stay with propane. Propane is...
  • Post in thread: 24 volt solar fridge questions

    Thanks guys. Now the 24 volt sounds like a decent option. Will have to look at the figures closer. What size wire (awg) is required for the 24 volt. Total distance would be about 30-40 feet from fridge to batteries.
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