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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>
In-Reply-To:  <ccd73a10806061224n3db374dl10a74fb29f42e8d5@mail.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 > >> _________________________________________________________________ > >> Try Chicktionary, a game that tests how many words you can form from the > >> letters given. Find this and more puzzles at Live Search Games! > >> http://g.msn.ca/ca55/207 > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > roger w > > There are two kinds of jobs in the world: > > Picking up garbage and telling people things. > > Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw) > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > View the growing list of video work at: > > http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners > > and ... older work at > > http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7135104650374818257 > > http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3259745150182742364 > > > > > -- > roger w > There are two kinds of jobs in the world: > Picking up garbage and telling people things. > Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw) > ----------------------------------------------------------- > View the growing list of video work at: > http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners > and ... older work at > http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7135104650374818257 > http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3259745150182742364 >

-- Neil '82 Diesel Westy Peace of


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