[C320-list] Adler-Barbour refrigeration

[charles walsh]

Kenneth,

Thanks for the info.  I'll check out their web site today. 

Charlie Walsh


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jane & Ken<mailto:obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net> 
  To: C320-List<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 4:08 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adler-Barbour refrigeration


  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<mailto: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
  > 
  > 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
  > 
  > 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.
  > 
  > 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
  > 
  > 
  > 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
  > 
  > 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.
  > 
  > Charlie Walsh
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