[C320-list] Alder Barbour Cold Machine

[Martin Raphael]

As others have mentioned, the base on my refrigeration unit is badly 
corroded.  Does anyone know if that base can be replaced or is it somehow 
integrated into the unit?  Refrigeration still works fine, I am just worried 
about its longevity if the corrosion continues.
Martin Raphael
Rhapsody #108
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
To: "C320" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Alder Barbour Cold Machine


FYI

Despite the fact that it didn't generate much response, I'll answer my own 
question so the info is archived.

According to a couple of reliable sources, the Waeco/Alder Barbour Cold 
Machine compressor is fairly bullet proof. On the other hand, the older 
electronic control units are very prone to failure. Mine was dated 1997. 
After running through several fuses in rapid succession, I took the 
controller apart and found a portion of the foil on the PC board was burnt 
and looked to have been shorted to one of the fan terminals. I ordered a new 
controller for $200 dollars. The local Catalina dealer said that up until 4 
years ago he was replacing controllers at a rate of 2 to 3 a year.

JeffC
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jeff Church
  To: C320
  Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 10:08 PM
  Subject: Alder Barbour Cold Machine


  My refrigerator stopped working! The compressor is silent and the fan 
doesn't run. I'm getting 12 volts at the electronic control module on the 
compressor and the thermostat checks out, so I suspect the module is bad. 
One last hope would be that there is a blown fuse on the module. The diagram 
of the module in my copy of the instructions is a blurry, useless mess, but 
I did find a gray rectangular piece on the bottom of the module that could 
be covering a fuse. It didn't come off easily and I don't want to force it 
without knowing what it is. If someone knows what it is or can check their 
copy of the instructions I would appreciate the help before I pry (break) 
off the gray piece.

  Thanks in advance.

  JeffC