How loud are the compressors? How much power does the upper section (fridge only) draw when operating on dc power (Leaving the lower compartment off)?

@TheCabinDepotLtd

4 ай бұрын

The compressor noise would be the same as any conventional refrigerator. Under normal circumstances you won't hear it at all. Or if the home is totally quiet, you may hear a small hum only when the compressor is operating.

On a 48 V system with just the refrigerator only, is it more energy efficient to run the refrigerator with a step-down converter or through an inverter?

@dbcrn859

4 ай бұрын

Moist likely a converter. Depends on the efficiency.

@TheCabinDepotLtd

4 ай бұрын

While a direct 12v or 24v battery bank connection would be ideal, there are many customers using 48v battery banks. Until a 48v option is released, the next most efficient solutions is a step-down converter (48v>24v). If using an inverter producing 120vAC, you'd then require the 120vAC > 24vDC power adapter. In terms of efficiency between the 2 optional methods, if you have a 48v battery bank when using an inverter, you will suffer some power loss during the 48vDC battery bank to 120vAC inverter output conversion, and then again when you step back down from 120vAC to 24vDC via the adapter to operate the refrigerator. Compared to a conventional household AC refrigerator, it doesn't matter if you have direct DC, converter, or adapter - all options are more efficient due to the superior build quality and extra insulation of the SunStar.

@21trips

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCabinDepotLtd are there 48 V models on the horizon? That seems like it would be ideal.

@TheCabinDepotLtd

4 ай бұрын

@@21trips They are in development, but we have no release date at this time unfortunately.

My Sunstar DC freezer bought in 2017 was made in China. It experienced a surge when the Lifepo4 battery went open circuit due to overcharging and the freezer is dead. What component is most likely to need replacement?

@TheCabinDepotLtd

4 ай бұрын

All SunStar appliances are manufactured in the USA now. Early models had the compartments made in China before the new USA factory came on board. If you experienced a power surge, that would normally pop the fuse at the battery or power source if installed, or if not, the internal fuse just before the control board. You can check that first, and if it's not blown, chances are it's the control board. If needed, reach out to us at info@thecabindepot.com and we'd be happy to have someone reach out from the factory on your behalf!

@dbcrn859

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCabinDepotLtd Thank you.

@TheCabinDepotLtd

4 ай бұрын

@@dbcrn859 You're very welcome!

@SolarizeYourLife

7 күн бұрын

You probably blow a fuse.... My sun dash frig used a resistor as a fuse... So look for a burnt out resistor...