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1kW is 'peak' rating, to get the real power a rule of thumb is that they'll run at that peak for 3-5h each day (depending on climate) Pessimistically that mean
by CiaranMcNulty 8y ago
1kW is 'peak' rating, to get the real power a rule of thumb is that they'll run at that peak for 3-5h each day (depending on climate)
Pessimistically that means 3kWh/day, which if you're storing it efficiently (in a battery or as thermal mass like OP) gives you a nominal 125W supply
- joeyh 8y agoYep, and the actual kWH per day with the fridge has so far been in the range of 1-2, and bear in mind that also runs everything else in my house including a rather energy hungry satellite modem.