[C320-list] Reefer Problems

[Adam Weiner]

It vents into the main locker on the port side of the cockpit.

The problem with the unit, in my view, is that it is right against the
bulkhead and thus no ventilation.  Mine would overheat and shut off.
The vent helps this issue and I've not had a problem in three years.

Adam

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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of David J Gleason
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Problems


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-----
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> [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
> 
> 
> 
>