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Post by Bad-Bitch on Oct 13, 2016 20:14:57 GMT
So when we fitted the boat out we bought a fridge and a freezer both 12v the fridge went tits up last week after 5yrs so we decided to buy a 240v instead, the price difference as you know is phenomenal, anyway the 12v fridge used on average around 4a-5a the 240v fridge uses around 6a-7a so not much difference really. plus this has a LED light inside, just saying in case anyone is thinking of a change.
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Post by Telemachus on Oct 13, 2016 20:51:47 GMT
So when we fitted the boat out we bought a fridge and a freezer both 12v the fridge went tits up last week after 5yrs so we decided to buy a 240v instead, the price difference as you know is phenomenal, anyway the 12v fridge used on average around 4a-5a the 240v fridge uses around 6a-7a so not much difference really. plus this has a LED light inside, just saying in case anyone is thinking of a change. I think a lot of the energy difference is dependant on the model of inverter and whether the inverter would be on 24/7 anyway (as ours is, despite having a 12v fridge). Once the inverter losses are discounted the energy consumption will be much the same and as you say, the 240v version is a lot cheaper. The other point to bear in mind is that if you have a 240v fridge you are vulnerable to both a fridge failure and an inverter failure. |
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Post by peterboat on Oct 13, 2016 21:38:32 GMT
So when we fitted the boat out we bought a fridge and a freezer both 12v the fridge went tits up last week after 5yrs so we decided to buy a 240v instead, the price difference as you know is phenomenal, anyway the 12v fridge used on average around 4a-5a the 240v fridge uses around 6a-7a so not much difference really. plus this has a LED light inside, just saying in case anyone is thinking of a change. I think a lot of the energy difference is dependant on the model of inverter and whether the inverter would be on 24/7 anyway (as ours is, despite having a 12v fridge). Once the inverter losses are discounted the energy consumption will be much the same and as you say, the 240v version is a lot cheaper. The other point to bear in mind is that if you have a 240v fridge you are vulnerable to both a fridge failure and an inverter failure. been there got the t shirt i now have a 12v fridge freezer one less thing to worry about |
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Post by Bad-Bitch on Oct 13, 2016 21:41:26 GMT
So when we fitted the boat out we bought a fridge and a freezer both 12v the fridge went tits up last week after 5yrs so we decided to buy a 240v instead, the price difference as you know is phenomenal, anyway the 12v fridge used on average around 4a-5a the 240v fridge uses around 6a-7a so not much difference really. plus this has a LED light inside, just saying in case anyone is thinking of a change. I think a lot of the energy difference is dependant on the model of inverter and whether the inverter would be on 24/7 anyway (as ours is, despite having a 12v fridge). Once the inverter losses are discounted the energy consumption will be much the same and as you say, the 240v version is a lot cheaper. The other point to bear in mind is that if you have a 240v fridge you are vulnerable to both a fridge failure and an inverter failure. victron 3k charger/inverter yes its on 24/7, freezer is 12v so if inverter does go down its no great loss. |
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Post by JohnV on Oct 13, 2016 21:59:05 GMT
I go along with GG's camp, the cost difference is so great I reckon it's a no brainer to go 240v.
My inverter comes on automatically if there is no shore mains or generator and runs continuously (my lights are all 240v ...... don't ask !!!)
so I keep a spare already plumbed in with changeover switch. (so far touch wood never needed)
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Post by Telemachus on Oct 13, 2016 22:07:31 GMT
It is a bit of a cost vs reliability thing. If you have plenty of money and just want a fridge that works, go for 12v. If money is at a premium and you already have an inverter, get a 240v fridge.
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Post by smileypete on Oct 13, 2016 22:54:14 GMT
For liveaboard, if the £200 or so saved is put towards solar, that would likely make up any difference plus much more for 60-80% of the year. As Nick says, 240V fridge is almost a no brainer if there's already a decent inverter.  |
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Post by Bad-Bitch on Oct 14, 2016 13:22:30 GMT
i agree with a 3k victron and 950w of solar i should have done it the 1st time around and saved myself £400 on the 12v fridge. even if i need a new 240v fridge every year it would take 4 fridges = 4yrs to get to the cost of 1 12v fridge.
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