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Thread: Run a 12v compressor fridge on its side?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judo View Post
    Ahh sorry for the confusion. Oops.

    My question is can I leave it running on its side.
    If it is compresser refrigerator then no way.

    As others have said,the compresser has oil in it and relies on it splashing around for lubrication.

    It also has a suction port,oil going in there wouldn't do it ant favours.

    I recon on an angle up to a max of,say 25 degrees would probably be fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by weeds View Post
    Somebody will have the technical answer...I believe the compressor has oil in it and the oil need to settle back to where it is supposed to be...kinda like a car engine.
    This is correct. If you transport a house fridge on its back/side you should leave it for a minimum one hour upright to allow the oil to drain back.

    I can see no reason for a danfoss to be any different in a car fridge.

    As a side note, an engle will run ok upside down. I know of one that was in a D1 which sat on its roof for many hours, fridge still running, many years ago and is still working fine today.

    Not saying I would try it though.
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    No oil will run from comp and seize compressor

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    If it does tip ect should flip back up and leave for 24 hrs
    Believe engel do a upright fridge
    Might be your best bet

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    Yep will definitely look at real upright ones now. Cheers.
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