[C320-list] FW: Re: Alder Barbour Cold Machine

Mon Jun 5 09:32:12 PDT 2006

Karl

It was not an off the shelf unit, but rather one assembled from standard
components to meet my needs. They evaluated my BTU requirements and
delivered a unit accordingly. He did mention they have replaced many A-B
units, but I'm sure it was only in this local market.

I would need to dig out the old files, but as I said, the company was a
local, Vancouver BC commercial/marine refrigeration company. Very
specialized business and they were experts for sure.

Kirk L. McCullough
Analytical Sales Mgr 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl
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Subject: [C320-list] FW: Re: Alder Barbour Cold Machine

Kirk,

What is the make and model of the unit that you wound up purchasing?

Thanks...

Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://members.cox.net/mielen/From: Jeff Church [mailto:
jjemail at comcast.net]

To: C320-List at catalina320.com

Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:27:30 -0500

Subject: Re: [C320-list] Alder Barbour Cold Machine

Kirk, Thanks for the info. I think the Cold Machines are around
$800, so it sounds like you got a good deal all
around. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From:
"McCullough, Kirk" <kirk.mccullough at btg.com> To: "C320-List"
<C320-List at catalina320.com> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 4:26
PM Subject: Re: [C320-list] Alder Barbour Cold
Machine Jeff It was approximately $500 - 600
installed, as I recall. I had it done along with other work such as a
gearbox rebuild, new batteries, a new dodger etc. so the price was a
single line item on a much bigger bill. Yikes! Part of the
reason for replacing it was the fact that the base it was mounted on
was getting badly corroded, from water collecting on it, I believe
from a very small leak around the propane locker lid. It was also not
working very well, barely made ice anymore. The new unit is mounted
on a stainless steel base, not painted mild steel like 
cold machine. It will never rust! It does work very well and
was worth every penny. Kirk L. McCullough Boomerang
#124 -----Original Message----- From:
C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina3
20.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Church Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 9:52
AM To: C320-List Subject: Re: [C320-list] Alder Barbour Cold
Machine Kirk, How much did it
cost? Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From:
"McCullough, Kirk" <kirk.mccullough at btg.com> To: "C320-List"
<C320-List at catalina320.com> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 11:31
AM Subject: Re: [C320-list] Alder Barbour Cold Machine I
finally replaced my Alder Barbour unit with a newer more
efficient system. It draws less current (3.5 vs 5.0 Amps as I recall)
and makes more ice all on a smaller footprint than the Cold Machine.
I bought it from a local commercial refrigeration company that
specializes in 
marine applications. They do a lot of work with the local commercial
fishing fleets. My point is that there are much better units
out there than the Alder Barbour unit. Anyway with my new
starting battery and new fridge, I can stay on the hook for days,
making lots of cold beer and still no worries about starting the
engine when its time to move. Kirk L. McCullough Boomerang
#124 -----Original Message----- From:
C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina3
20.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Church Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 8:16
PM To: C320 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 This
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