[C320-list] Fridge Fan

[Chris Burti]

Correct. 

I prefer using the smaller processor cooling fans.
They are quiter, use less power and take up less
space. They do not have a protective cage as the power
supply fans have and they do not move as much air.
However, I believe that simply moving the colder air
from the freezer coil across the warmer air at the top
of the reefer creates enough circulation to get the
job done. There is a sort of useless area under the
counter at the far port end of the reefer. A good
argument can be made for this protected location which
is also closer the point where the factory ran the
lines

As others have mentioned, I also add ice blocks in the
bottom on extended trips in hot weather. 

Mount it with double face tape and you can move it
wherever you like while trying to decide on your best
location. The fans are light enough for the tape to be
very effective. I don't care for the idea of adding
holes to the liner so I don't advocate screws.

I believe high up on the aft side next to the freezer
is the best location that combines the desired effect
with minimal banging.

cb

--- "T. Scott Thompson" <sthompson at toad.net> wrote:

> I assume you are talking about one of the small
> processor fans rather 
> than a larger case or powersupply fan?  How do you
> mount it?  Doesn't it 
> get banged up in this location?
> 
> Scott
> 
> Chris Burti wrote:
> > Bruce,
> > If you already have a computer fan, attach it to
> the
> > aft wall near the freezer and near the top of the
> > reefer blowing toward the port side. Run the wires
> > along with the refrigerant lines with wire ties.
> You
> > can poke a hole through the putty that seals the
> > existing hole.
> >
> > You will come out to where you can fish them near
> the
> > fresh water pump. Then, you can cheat and tie into
> the
> > pump leads because the fan draws very little
> amperage,
> > or you can fish them back to the power panel and
> do it
> > properly. 
> >
> > This is fairly easy to do if you remove the box
> under
> > the stove by taking out the four screws that hold
> it
> > in place. Run a fish tape from the panel box down
> to
> > the stove and then from there to the aft cabin.
> Then
> > you can pull the wires back to the panel. I've
> done it
> > a couple of times and it is not too challenging.
> >
> > If you anchor out a lot and are counting amps, the
> > little cooling fans for the old speed boosted
> > processors are fairly effective and draw half the
> > watts. You can usually get these free from
> computer
> > repair shop junk piles.
> >
> > The nice thing about this option is no batteries
> to
> > replace and you don't have to keep moving them
> around
> > to get to your food.
> >
> > cb
> >
> > --- June Bruce <brucestanley36 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >   
> >> thanks Orlando
> >>
> >> re: WM - 2006 Catalog, Page 751, lower left hand
> of
> >> page: Fridgemate 3V Fan
> >>
> >> will chase it up ... downunder there must be a
> close
> >> equivalent.
> >>
> >> thanks again
> >>
> >> BruceStanley#1084/SydneyAustralia
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>     
> >
> >
> > Chris Burti
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> > Catalina 320, #867, 
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> >
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