Date:         Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:35:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: running 120 plug in to 12v adapter (fridge)
Comments: To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
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I agree, but 'professionals'?  Come on.  That's pushing it isn't it?

On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 12:24 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Yes and further more
> the fridge is already set up to run 12 volt from its own system ...
> why change what already professionals have put in place
> yours
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 12:22 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > dear BW
> > DO NOT DO THIS >>>
> > DO NOT RUN FRIDGE FROM ADAPTER OR INVERTER
> >
> > You will have over load and possibly a fire which may start at any time
> the
> > fridge comes on
> > if you go from ciggy lighter you will not have a fused link to identify
> > problems
> >
> > I had a large inverter in my westie ...
> > the information said it would run a small micro wave ...
> > so i plugged a small microwave in ...
> > pressed the start switch ...
> > the magneto thingy in the microwave started ...
> > the draw was enormous ... i could hear the electricity hum ...
> > then the micro wave light dimmed a little ... got really bright
> > then smoke poured from the inverter...
> > i undid the wires leading to the inverter ...
> > both were already almost too hot to touch ...
> >
> > inside the inverter ... every on of the electronic regulators were cooked
> > and the melamine wall behind the inverter was warm to touch ...
> >
> > Now lets think if that had been an unfused fridge coming on and demanding
> > power
> >
> > maybe some more experienced electrical savvy types will have more to say
> > ...
> > but that is my two cents worth ...
> > yours
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 11:41 AM, barriver witch <
> barriverwitch@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> HelloThinking of adding a cigerette plug in at rear of van and running
> an
> >> adapter (120 to 12 v).. So plugging in the fridge on 120 mode and
> running
> >> from aux batterie... which is in the plan of being added soon..Rather
> then
> >> pulling out the fridge which works fine on propane and 120...Has anyone
> else
> >> on the list ever try running the fridge this way??  Will it work
> >> even??ThanksCindy80 Westy...charlie
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> >
> >
> > --
> > roger w
> > There are two kinds of jobs in the world:
> > Picking up garbage and telling people things.
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>
>
> --
> roger w
> There are two kinds of jobs in the world:
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Neil
'82 Diesel Westy
Peace of