41DS Refrigerator Replacement

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gfrazzle

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Aug 26, 2007
273
Hunter 41DS Ventura, California
Hi all,
The original Nova Kool DC only unit finally quit working (15 yrs old). I would like to replace with an AC/DC unit. There is an available AC outlet in the refrigerator cut out but the microwave uses it. I'm afraid the load with both units would strain the 15 amp circuit. I would like to install an additional circuit/outlet using a spare CB on the AC panel(10AWG marine wire) and utilize the original CB/wiring for the DC feed. Any reason why this wouldn't work?
I am considering a Nova Kool 3800 AC/DC version of the original or an Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance as a replacement. Any recommendations?
Thanks for any input.
 
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artboas

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Jun 1, 2009
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Hunter 49 toronto
gfrazzle said:
Hi all,
The original Nova Kool DC only unit finally quit working (15 yrs old). I would like to replace with an AC/DC unit. There is an available AC outlet in the refrigerator cut out but the microwave uses it. I'm afraid the load with both units would strain the 15 amp circuit. I would like to install an additional circuit/outlet using a spare CB on the AC panel(10AWG marine wire) and utilize the original CB/wiring for the DC feed. Any reason why this wouldn't work?
I am considering a Nova Kool 3800 AC/DC version of the original or an Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance as a replacement. Any recommendations?
Thanks for any input.
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You should have ample current on a 15 amp line to run both.
If you think about it, many households have a full size fridge and a large microwave on the same circuits.
 
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gfrazzle

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Aug 26, 2007
273
Hunter 41DS Ventura, California
artboas said:
You should have ample current on a 15 amp line to run both.
If you think about it, many households have a full size fridge and a large microwave on the same circuits.
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Makes sense. Thanks
 
JamesG161

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,815
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
artboas said:
You should have ample current on a 15 amp line to run both.
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Both the Microwave and Frig do have a starting Amp pull.
Add those Amp loads up to verify what @artboas said.

Since I design homes, I completely separate the Microwave, since is turns on and off in many programmable functions.

Refrigerators are simple on/off as needed.

Jim...
 
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