[C320-list] Replacement of Refer Evaporator

[Doug Treff]

What would be really awesome is if whoever does this job next would take
lots of pictures and do a tech write-up for the Association web site.
I'm sure that as our boats age, more of us will be needing to do this
job.

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Doug Treff
September Song - #350
doug at treff.us

On Thu, Aug 18, 2016, at 12:56 PM, Descher, Chris wrote:
> Look at the Dometic CU-100 system with a VD series vertical evaporator. 
> This was a direct replacement for the old Adler Barber cold machine that
> was originally installed in my boat, though I don't know what system you
> currently have.
> 
> This was a very easy job for me to do.  If you're replacing the entire
> system, removal is  simple, especially since it's just going in the
> trash.  Just disconnect the wiring from the old unit and tear it all out.
>  It should just be a few screws on both ends, and it will come out.  You
> don't have to be careful with anything.
> 
> The mistake I first made was trying to put in a new evaporator while
> keeping the compressor.  This never worked, because we weren't able to
> evacuate the lines and recharge it.  All I did was waste time and money.
> 
> When installing the new system, you need a helper to keep from kinking
> the line set as you unroll it and feed it back through the conduit above
> the icebox to the compressor, but with a little patience, you can't go
> wrong.  I'd be glad to speak to you about it directly if you want.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> Behalf Of Ade Bateman
> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 11:29 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacement of Refer Evaporator
> 
> > On Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 17:20:09, Chris Descher wrote:
> > I could figure it out I think.  It was the Dometic replacement for the 
> > old Adler Barber unit.  Since it was an acquisition, the new one was 
> > almost exactly the same, except for improved diagnostics because of 
> > improved technology, not to mention the pre charged lines and fittings.
> 
> Yes, the pre-charged lines and fittings is attractive. This has been on
> my list but I figured I'd have to get someone knowledgeable to come and
> do this work.
> 
> How hard was it to remove the old set-up?
>