[C320-list] Reefer Blanket

[Chris Burti]

Adding a small cooling fan from a computer makes a
huge difference in the current draw and efficiency of
the reefer. These run on 12 volts  and use a
negligable amount of current. Install it to blow air
from the freezer across the length of th top of the
reefer. This induces a circulation of cold air that
lowers and evens out the overall temp of the reefer.
Without the bottom of the reefer is almost freezing
and the top is barely cool. Since the thermostat is at
the top, it keeps calling for the compressor. 

Try it with a cheap battery operated fan and a
thermometer, then time your cycles. it is amazing.

For long trips in hot weather, I also freeze up a
couple of blocks of ice using a pair of small  dish
tubs (aprox. 2-3 gallon size that fit in the
sink)purchased for that use.

They fit in the cooler and in the refer quite nicely.

 

--- "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:

> I use a cheep ground cover from a camping store; it
> is a silver bubble wrap.
> It is placed on top of the items in the reefer. 
> This makes the open space
> smaller and reduces the amount to be chilled.  It
> also added to the seal.
> 
> Just fold the "Space Blanket" over until it is the
> correct size.  On long
> trips we make our sandwiches in the mooring and
> place them on top of the
> blanket for collecting later in the day.  Thus we
> don't need to get into the
> entire box.
> 
> We also freeze bottles of water and place them in
> the lowest place in the
> refer if we do not need the room.  This also reduces
> the requirement for the
> compressor to run.
> 
> All of this really save some amps. 
> 
> See you at the regatta.....................
> 
> Cheers,
>  
> Dick Walker
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 
> 
> 619.435.8986-----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Henry LeSieur
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:36 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> 
> It's been mentioned on previous posts the placement
> of a blanket (?) over
> the reefer as an insulator.
>    
>   1. What type of blanket is being used?
>    
>   2. Where can it be purchased?
>    
>   3. Is it placed inside the reefer or outside the
> reefer?
>    
>   Thanks, in advance
>    
>   Hank
>    
>   Camelot #331
>    
> 
> 
> 


Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC

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