Changing 12 outlet on fridge
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 02, 2022 at 19:08
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Hi guys, just wondering how hard is it to change the panel mount 12 volt outlet on a portable fridge?
My 60 L fridge has an iec c7 plug with a very thin cable to a cigarette plug for the 12 volt lead.
I have a 0.3volt drop I would like to minimise by using heavier wire to the fridge. Cutting the plug off and replacing with an Anderson didn’t help.
Can’t work out why they have used this style plug on the first place- usually found on 240 volt appliances.
Helpful suggestions welcome. Thanks, doc.
Reply By: Rangiephil - Saturday, Apr 02, 2022 at 20:38
Saturday, Apr 02, 2022 at 20:38
My 60 L fridge has an iec c7 plug with a very thin cable to a cigarette plug for the 12 volt lead.
My immediate answer is
A cigarette plugs are usually crap and the wiring to them light which causes voltage drop.
If it has an internal fuse, the contacts may be dirty.
I have never had a problem with my 40L Engel as I have dedicated wiring to it and use merit plugs and sockets. My wiring is 4B&S from the front of the car to the driver's side rear then 8B&s to the fridge plug on the LH side of the rear.
If your fridge is a Waeco , they are very sensitive to voltage drop.
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Follow Up By: ozdoc - Saturday, Apr 02, 2022 at 21:34
Saturday, Apr 02, 2022 at 21:34
No not waeco- it’s a techni ice. Running fine on 12 volt but with the voltage drop from the lead, it means I have less run time on the battery. I have the voltage cut out set low as possible. I would just prefer to minimise the voltage drop and use nice solid connections like Anderson plug. Thanks, doc.
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