[C320-list] Reefer Blanket

Fri Jun 16 09:14:37 PDT 2006

Joe,
I leave them loose...one at the bottom of the rack by the freezer unit, one inside the plastic tub I installed next to it and another on the rack next to that...

I installed a deep plastic tub that I drilled circulation holes in with a hot-tipped drill bit...gives plenty more usable space...

cuba libre 2
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Regards,
OD

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Barrett" [joe at dolphinmortgage.com]
Sent: 06/16/2006 09:08 AM
To: "'C320-List'" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket

Orlando, did you mount it inside the box or just leave it loose.
Joe Barrett

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Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 11:43 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket

An even simpler solution is to get some battery powered fans from Camping
World...the use 2 D size batteries and last about 45 days. I got three of
them and during weekends at the Isthmus on a mooring, I turn the fridge down
to '2' on the temp knob and it stays at 41F due to the circulation going on
inside--that and my insulating pads inside the fridge..

cuba libre 2

BTW...cuba libre 3, shipped from Largo to Oakland dealer today!!! Woohoo!!!!
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OD

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----- Original Message -----
From: Barry Fahrer [bfahrer at lisurveyor.com]
Sent: 06/16/2006 08:18 AM
To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket

Chris;
Great idea using the computer cooling fan, how did you run the 12v wire to 
the fan ?  from the Power Pannel ?
Thanks.
BARRY --... ...--
C-320 # 126
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Burti" <cburti at yahoo.com>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket

> 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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