[C320-list] Replacement of Refer Evaporator
Ade Bateman
bateman at acm.org
Fri Aug 19 10:33:30 PDT 2016
> On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 09:56:48, 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.
Thanks. This gives me enough to start the investigation.
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