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gemmybob


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Does any one have any idea if its possible to rip a 240 volt compressor out of a fridge and replace it with a 12 volt one? Surely both 240 and 12 volt compressors work on the same principle and the idea should be feasible, hopefully winding up with a half decent R.V. fridge.

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Probably not what you are looking for, but might give you some ideas on building your own fridge..... http://www.ozefridge.com.au/

Also another option for building a conventional style fridge....... http://www.pwt.net.au/refridgeration.htm
 
And Engel also do a conversion kit as well.... http://www.engelaustralia.com.au/2products_details.asp?pid=12&productid=21607


-- Edited by madaboutled on Monday 16th of March 2015 04:07:51 PM

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Well yes you can but the compressor needs to match the fridge size. Using a danfoss compressor the BD35 will probably handle up to about 120Liters, any thing over that size you would be looking at a BD50. The next is the price of compressors a BD35 + its controller is around $600 last time I looked (the compressor & its controller are sold seperatly when new). Ive found its cheeper to buy a second hand Waeco fridge cheep & remove the compressor. This is what I did when I needed a compressor.



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Plenty to chew on there, thanks heaps for the links and advice.
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