[C320-list] Warm refrigerator

[Warren Updike]

Louis, if you get the model/serial from the unit and call the current owner
of Adler Barbour they will tell you the correct refrigerant to use. I
suspect yours is like mine and will be R12. As R12 can no longer be bought
over the counter, only a licensed mechanic will or may have access to R12.
R12 is now quite expensive. Ask A-B who in your area can repair the unit.
I am comfortable using an off-the-shelf kit to recharge my cars. I would not
be comfortable doing so on the Adler Barbour. 
It's likely you can disconnect the compressor at the quick disconnect joints
as they are probably the "safe" type. Again, Adler Barbour will tell you how
to do this or even a mechanic familiar with the unit. Once disconnected, you
can carry it to a mechanic for checkout and recharge. Then, reinstall it.
Carrying it in to repair will save you a fair amount of $$$.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: aronella at gmail.com [mailto:aronella at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 10:16 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Warm refrigerator

My Adler Barbour's compressor runs, but doesn't cool at all. How do I
check/get/add refrigerant? 
Thanks,
Louis Spitz
Merry Chase 1995 #195

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> On Aug 11, 2014, at 1:17 PM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
wrote:
> 
> Sounds like it has lost/is losing it's refrigerant
charge.CheersJOhnM1999#574
> 
> 
>> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:34:13 -0700
>> From: southsoundbill at gmail.com
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Warm refrigerator
>> 
>> What is the most likely issue with my refrigerator - that is cool, but
not
>> cold? It is not chilling food like it used to.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Bill Sloane
>> C-320 No. 594
>> Endless Summer
>> Olympia Washington
>> 
>> 
>> 
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