[C320-list] Adler-Barbour refrigeration

[Jane & Ken]

Charles Walsh,
     As indicated last week, I have some of the information I promised.  A-B has apparently been bought out by  WAECO. 
    Go to WAECO/ADLER-BARBOUR on the internet, then you can find mucho information.
    The 800 number I have does not go to A-B anymore; however, the two U.S. repair locations  are 1) Alabama  (251) 476-1444 and 2) Arizona (623) 847-1747.
    In the past, the technical help from A-B has been much more than helpful.  Hope the buy out by WAECO has not changed things.
    Good Luck,  Kenneth Cathey,  OBUOY  #219

coralman at bellsouth.net wrote:
  I recently hired an a/c company to come out and charge my 95' unit for the first time and its is working great for 3 months now.
Michael
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> From: Jane & Ken 
> Date: 2007/05/26 Sat AM 09:38:19 EST
> To: C320-List 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adler-Barbour refrigeration
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> Charles, all of my information is at the boat, however; I am heading there this a.m. and will see what I can find and get with you on Tuesday.
> Kenneth Cathey, OBUOY #219
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> charles walsh wrote:
> Thanks for that info. The unit was last charged in July 2005 and was OK until this month. It probably has a very slow leak which I will investigate this fall. I would like to recharge for now. I can't find the A-B website. Do you know what it is or have the 800 number? Thanks.
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> Charlie W. 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Jane & Ken 
> To: C320-List 
> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 9:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adler-Barbour refrigeration
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> Charles, the main thing to consider is if the unit lost its charge over a 10 year period--or did it go quickly (in a couple of weeks). If over a long time, then you can evacuate the system and re-charge.BUT, if a quick loss, then the leak must be found and repaired first atherwise the new charge will leak out too.
> It is easy to determine whether your unit uses R-12 or some other refrigerant--It is stenciled on the compressor body.
> A-B is very good with providing information. Just e-mail or call the 800 number to obtain any specific help you may need.
> Kenneth Cathey, OBUOY #219
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> charles walsh > wrote:
> Windrifter #317 is a 1996 model equiped with the Adler-Barbour Cold Machine that has lost its charge. In my area it is difficult to find anybody to work on boat refrigeration so I was wondering has anyone ever picked up a recharging kit from an auto supply store that will work on this unit. The unit probably originally came charged with R-12. Thanks for any info.
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> Charlie Walsh
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