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  1. 10th September 2014, 10:23 AM #1
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    Wiring cig socket for fridge

    Hi does anyone know the best place to tap in to wire
    Socket for engel fridge in cargo area. Is there provisions already behind the
    Panels or do I cut in, or do I wire straight to battery. Any help appreciated before I start pulling things apart and start drilling holes
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  2. 10th September 2014, 02:51 PM #2
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    Hi
    I doubt existing wiring will suffice. I would be lookingat new heavier wiring, fused at the battery, and running through some sort of dual battery isolator.
    Cheers
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  3. 10th September 2014, 06:19 PM #3
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    Cheers for that, i have taken your advice. Put new 20 amp twin core to battery.
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    fridge wiring

    Older Engel fridges can draw up to 60amps momentarily on start up. Havent had anything to do with newer Engels. Any fridge with a Danfoss will draw about 40-50amps on start up. A standard cigarette socket is not heavy enough, A Merret plug is far better. I would personally put 60-80amp wiring in due to current drop over the distance from battery.
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  5. 10th September 2014, 08:25 PM #5
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    An Anderson plug is the way to go for a fridge if you intended on going offroad
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