[C320-list] Fridge Fan

[Richard A. Walker]

Allan,

It works well.  I tied it to the positive side of the refer wiring so when
the refer compressor is on it is on.  I also put in a very small switch in
the elbow so I could turn it off.  The PVC pipe ran down next to the
freezer, down to the lowest place in the unit. (STBD aft) The switch and the
12 v fan is in an 90 degrees elbow at the top.

I use it with great success on extended trips but not day to day, thus the
switch.

When used with a covering on top of the refer it materially reduces the run
time of the refer.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
 
Dick and Jauhree Walker
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 Allan Field
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:33 PM
To: Catalina Association
Subject: [C320-list] Fridge Fan

I intend to install a 12-volt computer fan in the fridge this weekend.  A
few questions for those who have gone before:  Is it realistic to think that
the air circulation will cut down on the frost/ice build-up over the
freezer, much like the fan in a frost-free fridge at home works?  And on
what wall of the fridge should the fan be installed?  Any other words of
wisdom?  Thanks in advance.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD