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Fidgebox power consumtion feedback
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With this heat wave (around 25degC midday here) and the boat sat on the mooring I have had a chance to accuratly monitor the new fidgebox. Its a Waeco 48L compressor driven fridge/freezer with accurate thermostatic control and digital readout set to 3degC. I have just been using it for lunch stuff and milk while working on the boat so it does get opened a few times and its faily empty so should be a good test. It maintains temp within 1 deg and uses about 18/19 ah/day which sounds pretty good, given how simple they are to install and maintain. I would definatly recomend one for light/mod fridge use and has the option to use as a freezer for long trips. Don't know how power hungry that would be.
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Re: Fidgebox power consumtion feedback
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Will be interested to see your results. We currently have the fridgebox that came with the boat and it drains the domestic battery within 2 days if we don't have shore power or motor somewhere. We have been considering whether to buy a new fridge unit or whether to just get a Waeco or similar
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Re: Fidgebox power consumtion feedback
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That is the result - 18-19 a/h day running as a fridge (3deg) in ambiant temps in the low to mid 20. Been running at thant for about a week
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Re: Fidgebox power consumtion feedback
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Hi Roly, that is unrealistic long term.. fill lots of water bottles and fill the fridge to two thirds full. then try it.. open every day (If you live aboard) around half a dozen times to take a bollte out.. rummage and return a non chilled botlle.
That will give you a more realistic figure - expect between 35 and 60 amps a day.
Joe
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