[C320-list] Reefer Problems

[jjemail at comcast.net]

Michael,

The boat is a 1998 model, hull #545.

Jeff

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From: <coralman at bellsouth.net> 

> JeffC 
> What year is your boat. I would like to try the same solution. I have hull 
> 169,1995 model. 
> Thanks 
> Michael 
> > 
> > From: jjemail at comcast.net 
> > Date: 2006/07/08 Sat PM 12:14:55 EDT 
> > To: C320-List 
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Problems 
> > 
> > Hank, 
> > 
> > Your problem is a bit different than mine was. Over the last couple of years 
> > I noticed that the refrigerator would occasionally shut down and restart on 
> > its own, usually while I was away from the boat. I knew this was happening 
> > because I would go down to the boat and find that the unit was running 
> normally, but the freezer was completely defrosted. This spring it stopped 
> working altogether. The circuit board in the controller had shorted out. The 
> > Waeco/Alder Barbour/Danfoss replacement controller was backordered 
> > everywhere so I bought and installed a controller from Great Water. The 
> > refrigerator works better than ever. Their part number is FB-E-E254412 and 
> > it cost $200. Installation was fairly simple even though their controller 
> > does not use the original mounting holes (use wire ties) and requires that 
> > you crimp some different connectors to the 6 wires that connect it to the 
> > thermostat, fan and 12 volts. If that sounds challenging, you might have a 
> > simpler installation if you try purchasing the Waeco part from Defender 
> > (#401824?), but it does not look like the original controller either. Maybe 
> > it uses the same mounting holes. 
> > 
> > Good luck. 
> > 
> > JeffC 
> > 
> > 
> > -------------- Original message -------------- 
> > From: "Adam Weiner" 
> > 
> > > 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 
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
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