[C320-list] Reefer Problems

[David J Gleason]

Adam:

Where did you vent it to?

Dave Gleason
Proud Mary, #150

 
On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 17:26:33 -0700 "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
writes:
> We put a 5 inch square vent in front of the motor unit and that 
> greatly
> decreased the problem.  I have hull 218.
> 
> Adam
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Henry 
> LeSieur
> Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 5:22 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Reefer Problems
> 
> 
> Our Adler/Barbour reefer is 11 years old. It is barely cooling, even 
> at
> the highest setting. I had a refrigeration mechanic check it out
> recently. The freon levels are normal and it has not lost any since 
> I
> had it recharged 3 years ago. The only problem we could find was 
> the
> positioning of the unit. It was installed up against the port 
> locker
> bulkhead with approximately 1/2 inch of space for air circulation. I 
> was
> able to move it aft approximately 3 more inches. There has been no
> discernable improvement in performance.
>    
>   On previous threads I have read about a replacement part that 
> others
> have purchased to improve the performance of the reefer. It might 
> have
> been referred to as a "controller" but I'm not sure.
>    
>   Perhaps someone knows something about what I'm referring to. Any
> assistance or information would be greatly appreciated.
>    
>   Hank
>   #331
> 
> 
> 
>