I’ve purchased a Dometic cooler that is powered by AC (110-240V) or DC (12/24V). Sure that DC is the most efficient way to go, but should I go with 24V or 12V or does that really matter? I’ll be placing it right under the equipment room door and serve as a step also into the room. I’ll be running a wire from the switch panel which will be fuzzed. Any thoughts?
We purchased a SnoMaster cooler that has the same inputs. My plan is to run it off of DC. The wattage on the SnoMaster is the same as 12V and 24V, so it doesn’t appear to matter. I plan to use a standard cigarette lighter for the plug. You should be able to supply 12 or 24V to the plug. Just label it.
In my case, the 12V is provided by a 50A 24V to 12V DC converter, and I seem to remember that it draws 66 watts max.
I was going to run it to the switch board that has 24 and 12 volt switch/fuses. Either one doesn’t have any pros/cons over the other?
The wire for the 24V could be smaller, but other than that, no. It might also depend upon how many open circuit breakers you have on each side (12/24).
I’ve got quite a few…12, 24…that are open. Thanks Geoff 