There are a number of propane and kerosene-powered refrigerators that are used by Amish farmers; some of them are pretty small. I'll have to ask one of the locals about the price.
Long ago, the folks had a Servel brand propane refrigerator that worked fine for decades back when the house was well-ventilated(loosely-built with lots of air-leaks). When we rebuilt the house, the unit was suddenly too dangerous to operate indoors, (Unvented burner=Carbon monoxide). I recall that it had a small pilot-light and a mechanical thermostat to modulate the burner, also that it was very economical on gas. The propane company paid us to destroy it.
Propane mini refrigerator?
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Maxim 34: If you're only leaving scorch-marks, you need a bigger gun.
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Buy a cheap RV or travel trailer. Remove the fridge. Sell the RV for about the same price.
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I have a Danby 7.8 cu ft. It only uses batteries for the interior light. Propane use is about 6-7 gals/month in winter, and 10-12 gals per month in summer.
http://www.thesolar.biz/danbyl_lp_gas_refrigerators.htm
BTW, it's for sale if someone wants it, and I'll deliver within 125 miles for the price of lunch.
http://www.thesolar.biz/danbyl_lp_gas_refrigerators.htm
BTW, it's for sale if someone wants it, and I'll deliver within 125 miles for the price of lunch.
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The one in my rv needs 12v to operate the gas inlet valve solenoid and igniter. Runs for weeks on two 20# bottles. Automatically switches from 120vac to propane when power is lost.
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Re: Propane mini refrigerator?
I'd figured a propane refrigerator would be cheaper and easier than some solar/battery combo to a fridge. Easier, yes. Cheaper... not so much. I'd really like the ability to run a small refrigerator and a small table-top icemaker into perpetuity (or at least swap from a gas generator to quiet propane after the gas runs out), but it's not easy to come up with an idea that fits my liking.
And may I say, from a moral point of view, I think there can be no justification for shoving snack cakes up your action.
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