Solar generator is a little confusing as it is basically a gas free generator running off of a built in lithium battery with a pure sine wave inverter and AC charger and a bunch of other stuff all in a neat package. Much prefer the term Portable Power Station. Guessing the Solar part makes is sound more ecological.
Trying to see how long the generator will last running a portable fridge/freezer. The unit is set to -19C, obviously in freezer mode. So far it has been running for 24hrs and has consumed 21%. Unit was room temp when plugged in however there is no food inside or is it being opened and closed like one might normally do so the outcome will be a good 10% or more on the high side compared to real life. The unit is in my garage right now which is rather cool. Outside in very warm summer heat the unit will obviously consume quite a bit more. Will get a general idea though. May bring it to the boat in the heat of summer and do another experiment.
This is the fridge/freezer being used. Same as the Alpicool brand by the way. https://www.amazon.ca/VEVOR-Car-Refrige ... vor&sr=8-3
The generator is not for the boat however I figured this would be a good way to see how efficient these compressor style fridge/freezers actually are. It is plugged into the 12v receptacle which is only rated at 10a and is working fine. Electrical draw varies as the compressor meets demand, highest I have seen so far is 45w. Could be an interesting item to have on board if you don't mind the rather high price that is.
