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Old 12-12-2008, 12:35 PM   #15 (permalink)
lovemysan
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I found a system that will draw only 40amps at 12volt, but the unit was $2500. To drive the system electrically using a 12v source will require a physically large motor. 5-6"x 10-14" long. I've seen them in varying sizes. By far the best electric ac systems are the high voltage systems used in modern hybrids. Solectria Force made nice conversions for there cars. The motors were small 144v that were setup to underdrive the stock compressor. I found in my research that electric ac wasn't viable for me. It was to costly and I lacked the knowledge to alter my stock refrigerate system. Its not as simple as driving the compressor off of a 12v electric motor. I also have NO room under the hood.
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