I've been happy with the PO's installation of a Alder-Barbour cold machine, similar to the one seen in the link below. These are extremely common units.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ADLER-BARBOUR-COLD-MACHINE-/183539623085 The Danfoss compressor used in this unit is fairly ubiquitous. Though not bomb proof they have a long history of parts, troubleshooting, and repair. They are used by many different manufacturers and packaged under different names. http://www.kollmann-marine.com/techtips.aspx They can almost all be installed DIY. They come pre-charged from the factory and the fittings are supposed to be zero-loss so charging after install is not required. I would suggest getting a stainless lobster controller along with the purchase. This will give a lot more insight to the operation and efficiency of the unit. https://stainlesslobster.com/product/buy-fridge-optimizer The rep from Nova-Cool (also a Danfoss compressor) stated that their systems could typically be maintained with a 100w solar panel and appropriately matched battery system. A small circulation fan in the fridge, adequate fresh air across the condenser, and added spray foam insulation around the fridge are key improvements to ensure max efficiency. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Thu, Nov 22, 2018, 6:55 AM Rod Stright via CnC-List < [email protected] wrote: > Considering installing a refrigeration unit in the ice box on my C&C 99. > Do mostly racing and some occasional cruising. > > Regards > Rod Stright > C&C 99 > > Sent from my iPhone > > >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal. >> <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > On Nov 22, 2018 6:55 AM, "Rod Stright via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: Considering installing a refrigeration unit in the ice box on my C&C 99. Do mostly racing and some occasional cruising. Regards Rod Stright C&C 99 Sent from my iPhone > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal. > <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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