What are the actual starting watts for the GE 5cu Chest Freezer?

[Alex9]

I'm looking at converting the GE 5cu chest freezer to a fridge via a digital thermostat that will just turn it off and on to control the temperature. Problem is GE says it needs 15amps to start but I just don't believe them. I have a feeling their being safe at 15amps. This will be the deciding factor on which Inverter I use on my off-grid system. Does anyone own this unit and/or tested it for actual starting amps?

[Naptown]

The newer Kill a watt meters will I believe tell you the starting amperage

[Alex9]

The newer Kill a watt meters will I believe tell you the starting amperage

I don't have the chest cooler yet

[inetdog]

I don't have the chest cooler yet

Can you find one on an appliance store floor somewhere, with a cooperative staff?

[Alex9]

Can you find one on an appliance store floor somewhere, with a cooperative staff?

Good idea. I'll look around this weekend. Thanks

[Sunking]

Either that or if you can fin dout the compressor make and model you can then look up the LRA rating which will be close.