[C320-list] Refrigerator Cycles

[Chris Descher]

To add a little to my response to this posting from this morning, over this
past weekend, I replaced my old CU-100 and my VD-150 with new units of the
same model numbers.  These now have quick connect fittings so that they can
be connected and disconnected without losing charge.  Dometic now offers
adapters for the older units that will convert them from the old style to
the new style.  This could be a very handy upgrade to have done during
service.

Chris Descher
#500

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of John Meyers
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 8:58 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Refrigerator Cycles


We have an Adler Barbour refrigerator system on our 1997 320. Last year was
our first year with the boat. I noticed that the compressor was on for about
a minute or two and then off for a minute or two consistently.  I thought
that was rather fast cycles. The fan is blowing air through the fins by the
compressor OK. Is this cycle speed normal? The contents are nicely cold.
Also, the sensor is attached directly to the ice box which gets cold first
and fast. Is that where it is supposed to be attached? I was thinking of
putting a piece of styrofoam between the sensor and ice box to insulate it
so it doesn't sense the cold too fast.

John Meyers
Wind Chime #406