[C320-list] Replacement of Refer Evaporator

[Chris Burti]

And please copy me for the tech section of Mainsheet

Best Regards,
Chris Burti
Statewide Title, Inc.  

> On Aug 18, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> --
> 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?
>>