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    Run a 12v compressor fridge on its side?

    Can it be done and run ok?

    There's always the opinion that you shouldn't turn a fridge on after tilting it without waiting some period of time. Why is that? The more I understand about how it works the less sense it makes to need to leave it for any amount of time, but maybe there's still reasons why it wouldn't run at any angle.....

    Only possible reason I can think of would be to do with the flow of gas towards critical points like suction side of compressor. Maybe if that's uphill it won't function correctly?

    Pls educate me.
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    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.

    I could be wrong but the swing motor in the engel fridges is a different design to the compressor all other fridges use and can tolerate running in angles better than the danfos .

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    I know the Bushman can run at 30 degrees incline Bushman Portable Fridges | Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ's

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    Appears engel is good for only 30 degrees as well
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    I am confused, Why would you want to run your fridge on it's side in the first place?

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    Quote Originally Posted by trout1105 View Post
    I am confused, Why would you want to run your fridge on it's side in the first place?
    The question is turning a fridge back on after it's been on its side......

    Running at an angle/side is off topic.

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    The topic of your post is "Run a 12v compressor fridge on its side?" and your first question was "Can it be done and run ok?"
    Maybe if the topic of the Post was " My 12v fridge ended up on it's side, When would it be safe to run it again? There would be No confusion.
    The answer to that is just sit the fridge upright for a couple of hours to let the oil settle then it should be good to go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trout1105 View Post
    The topic of your post is "Run a 12v compressor fridge on its side?" and your first question was "Can it be done and run ok?"
    Maybe if the topic of the Post was " My 12v fridge ended up on it's side, When would it be safe to run it again? There would be No confusion.
    The answer to that is just sit the fridge upright for a couple of hours to let the oil settle then it should be good to go.
    Opps, your correct...yes a little confusing

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    Ahh sorry for the confusion. Oops.

    My question is can I leave it running 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.
    Based on the investment in a fridge...I say no

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