[C320-list] Adler Barbour Cold Machine Issue

[Mark Gillingham]

The controller on #612 (1999) does not look like the BD35:50 module but may
be fine. I have a single board in a black metal case. The outside face of
the case shows the pins (e.g., T, C, +,-, etc). No LED aboard and I can't
rig one.

Symptom is that the compressor runs constantly with no chilling. Do you
think a new double-board module will help?

Speakeasy 612
St Joseph

Mark Gillingham | USCG Captain | @markgillingham | 312-543-3052 |

Typos attributed to Apple.

> On Mar 31, 2017, at 16:23, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com <javascript:;>>
wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Here's a document from the C320 website on diagnosing the compressor unit.
> http://c320.org/filemgmt/index.php?id=151
>
> In my case, the controller module went out and the above diagnostics
showed that.
> I purchased a Danfoss BD35 / BD50 Electronic Module (SKU: FB-E-E50895)
for $189, plugged it in and.... cold beer.
>
> I purchased it from http://great-water.com
> It’s advertised under the "frigoboat" electronics section.  The current
link is here:
>
> http://great-water.com/product/danfoss-bd35-and-bd50-electronic-module/
>
> They have some other electronic addons to our fridge compressor like the
Smart Speed Control that increases the efficiency of the compressor by soft
starting it and running variable speed so that it is only running as fast
as it actually needs to run to save energy.
>
>
> Hope this helps..
> -Jeff Hare
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
<javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Don Johnson
> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 2:13 PM
> To: Catalina 320 List Posting <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Adler Barbour Cold Machine Issue
>
> So, my Cold Machine quit providing “cold”.  The fan & compressor are
running, but no cold.  Probably freon or temp gage, but not enough time to
have a tech check it out & we are taking the boat out for a few days. I
currently plan to temporarily use the refer as an ice box for a couple of
days. I know it has a drain & it seems like it would work OK as an ice box
for a brief period.  Any experience out there, or known issues with using
it this way?  Thanks much.
>
> Don Johnson
> 1994/#53=
>



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