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Post by jayhawk500 on Jul 12, 2023 8:10:12 GMT -5
![]() We're going to be traveling with our diabetic grandson in a couple of weeks, and I wanted to have the 1.7 cu ft fridge working while we're driving to keep his supplies cold. The fridge is strictly 120 volt, so it doesnt work while driving. It doesnt hold the cold at all when power is removed. So I'll be installing a 750 watt inverter, 10 gauge wiring and supply fuse. I will also be adding a 120 outlet. I'll post up some photos as they become available. Here a picture of the tag on the back of the fridge. ![]()  As you can see it only pulls 1.5 amps and is 90 watts. This setup should be over kill. |
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Post by laknox on Jul 12, 2023 10:12:37 GMT -5
Are his supplies so large that they won't fit in the inside fridge? Given the cost of meds, I'd think you'd want them inside for a bit of added security. OR, are you wanting to move "regular" stuff to the outside fridge to have room for the meds? Just curious.
Lyle
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Post by jayhawk500 on Jul 12, 2023 12:06:23 GMT -5
Are his supplies so large that they won't fit in the inside fridge? Given the cost of meds, I'd think you'd want them inside for a bit of added security. OR, are you wanting to move "regular" stuff to the outside fridge to have room for the meds? Just curious. Lyle The outer door locks. We'll also have the dogs "raw" food in there. But yes, he has that much. |
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Post by laknox on Jul 12, 2023 17:02:22 GMT -5
Are his supplies so large that they won't fit in the inside fridge? Given the cost of meds, I'd think you'd want them inside for a bit of added security. OR, are you wanting to move "regular" stuff to the outside fridge to have room for the meds? Just curious. Lyle The outer door locks. We'll also have the dogs "raw" food in there. But yes, he has that much. OK. I'm Type 2 and on Ozempic. One small box that has to be refrigerated, so no problem with space. No pets, for now, so no food. Cats if we do get something. Wishing your grandson good health! Lyle |
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Post by jayhawk500 on Jul 12, 2023 18:50:06 GMT -5
Thank you Lyle. As you can probably guess he's type 1 like his mom.
Yeah, it's a nightmare at times
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Post by laknox on Jul 13, 2023 15:45:14 GMT -5
Thank you Lyle. As you can probably guess he's type 1 like his mom. Yeah, it's a nightmare at times I can only imagine. And here I am b!tching about falling into the Medicare Gap because my Ozempic went from $45 / month to $165. Lyle |
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Post by jayhawk500 on Jul 15, 2023 10:46:09 GMT -5
Well, I tried. I've used 2 different inverters
A 750 and a 1000 watt. I will be abandoning the 10 gauge wire installed in place for possible future installs.
Going to a higher wattage inverter and larger cable isn't feasible for me, and the cost definitely exceeds the gain benefit.
Sorry folks, this project is finished for now.
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