Converting freezer to 12 volt.

Lately there has been quit a bit of talk of freezers on the SB. It got me to thinking. Would it be possible to buy a freezer that uses a modern refrigerant that can be recharged. Once you have it get the refrigerant safely drained from it. Then remove and replace the 120 volt compressor with a 12/24 volt compressor. Then once that is done have it recharged?

12 volt compressors for freezers can be had for as little as $162 from https://mccombssupply.com/secop-bd35...AaAqOfEALw_wcB

If you can get the freezer second hand for $100, the compressor for $160, say $100 for charging the refrigerant, and another $100 for foam insulation to super insulate it you could have a 12 volt chest freezer/chest fridge for $460. Compare that to $1400 for a SunDanzer and it sounds like a cheap deal.

While you are at it you could even extend the lines so the compressor and evaporator are outside the house. That way in the summer you aren't adding unwanted heat to the house and in the winter it should take less energy to keep the freezer cool because the evaporate is already cold.

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Converting freezer to 12 volt.