[C320-list] Reefer Power

Tue Aug 17 19:16:07 PDT 2010

Pat - I am also interested in the same thing - I would much rather have solar than run the engine (or a generator) to replace electrons.  Please keep me posted on what you do.  

I am not sure if all the c-320 reefers are the same ? Also, from what I've read, cycling and therefore amp draw will vary with ambient temp.,how full the box is, how often you grab a cold one, etc.  Our fridge is an alder barbour cold machine mounted in the port laz.  From rough guess experience I think 40 aH sounds a bit low, and I estimate mine is more like 50-55 amp-hours in a 24 hour period.  This also takes into account the increased draw at cycle start. Again, I don't have a meter either, so just an estimate based on my battery draw down.  

This plus the usual misc. draws - lights for a few hours, anchor light, maybe a radio - I estimate my daily requirements at about 90 amp-hours total load.  I'd like to do a solar setup to put close to that back.   I have been looking at panels and controllers, but do not yet understand how to interface it all yet.  Lets trade notes if you pursue.

-Jamie Pett
Bella Luna 
#614

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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Power

I have the same experience as Karl.  I timed the on/off cycle many times and 
believe it runs 8 hours out of 24 hours.
So, the draw at 5 amp is 8*5= 40 amp hours per day.
Guy
MoonShadow #115

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From: "Karl Mielenhausen _/)" <C320 at suddenlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 1:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Power

> Pat,
> I figure a 5.0 amp draw, on approx 1/3 of the time for 40 AH per day for 
> the reefer alone.
> Others, who have current monitoring devices, might have better data.
>
>
> On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:28:22 -0400, Pat Kenefick 
> <pkenefick at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know what the power usage is in terms of watts / amps when 
>> the reefer is running ? Considering solar panels and I know this is the 
>> biggest draw; want to avoid running engine daily when on the hook.
>> Thanks
>> Pat Kenefick
>> C320 Cynthia Gale
>> Bath, NC
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>>> Can someone explain to me the 3 way valve functions for the subject 
>>> valve. I know that fully left is off,vertical will operate head flush 
>>> water, and it appears to me this position will also pump out the shower 
>>> bilge. Fully right seems to be off as well?
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>>> Something sounds wrong...the valve on Commitment, #867, is not a
>>> three-way valve... it is a wye valve...full left or right only, shower
>>> sump or reefer sump only with the discharege hose running to a seacock
>>> throughhull.
>>>
>>> I was not aware anyone actually made a marine three-way valve in 
>>> plastic.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:25 AM,  <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
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>>> It it possible that you are talking about the 3 way water tank valve? 
>>> JOHN
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> Something sounds wrong...the valve on Commitment, #867, is not a
>>> three-way valve... it is a wye valve...full left or right only, shower
>>> sump or reefer sump only with the discharege hose running to a seacock
>>> throughhull.
>>>
>>> I was not aware anyone actually made a marine three-way valve in 
>>> plastic.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:25 AM,  <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> <snip>
>>> know that fully left is off,vertical will operate head flush water, and 
>>> it
>>> appears to me this position will also pump out the shower bilge. Fully 
>>> right
>>> seems to be off as well?
> <snip>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -- Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>>>
>>>
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