[C320-list] Reefer Blanket

[Chris Burti]

It is simpler, but the computer fan does not require
batteries, is 1/10 the size of the camp fan and stays
in place. I mounted it in the useless spot between the
freezer and the aft wall of the reefer.

I used the camp fan to test the theory, but it kept
flopping around in rough water or when I was digging
around for a cool one. Upside is that the Admiral is
often hot and the camp fan is very portable so it
continues to be very useful.

By the way, if you spend a lot of time on the hook,
instead of using a power supply cooling fan to move a
bunch of air, cut the current draw by using a
processor cooling fan for a huge net savings. If you
are not going in and out of the reefer a lot it works
just as well at keeping the air circulated as the
larger fan.

--- Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:

> 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!!!!
> --------------------------
> Regards,
> 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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Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC

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