[C320-list] Any tips on installing new Cold Machine?

[Scott Thompson]

I'm a competition economist, and with all due respect for the good 
intentions in this suggestion, it is a terrible idea. Better to show 
West Marine the ad and ask them why they aren't advertising as good a 
price. But don't punish Defender for posting the good price by taking 
your business elsewhere. There is an economics literature that shows how 
price matching policies discourage good pricing and lead to higher 
prices. Don't use them.

Scott


On 10/17/2018 10:36 AM, Gene Gammon wrote:
> West marine will do price match so bring the defender ad.
> Gene
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> From: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
> Date: 10/17/2018 8:29 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Any tips on installing new Cold Machine?
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> Hi Rollie:
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> Defender.com by far has the best price I found. A little under $1,300 for
> evaporator and compressor.
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> I guess kinking the copper tubing is the thing to worry about, Gene. I have
> twine already in the passageway, so that should help. I'll have to remind
> myself to be extra careful.
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> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: argates2nd
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Any tips on installing new Cold Machine?
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> What is the cost of a complete new setup, including the compressor, for DIY
> installation?  Best supplier?Rollie.  #182
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Gene Gammon <captaingene at msn.com>
> Date: 10/16/18  10:49 PM  (GMT-05:00)
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com, jackbrennan at bellsouth.net
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Any tips on stalli ng new Cold Machine?
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> Jack,
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> It is a two man job.  One to gently push the copper pipes uncoiled through
> the hole in the galley box and one man in the hole in the stern to pull
> gently through and bend to fit without a kink.
> Here is a photo on mine done this year.
> I reversed the compressor so the fan intake and coils were in the rear
> instead of against the bulkhead.  Better air flow and less heat.  Air cooled
> unit only and runs great, keeps ice..  Copper lines are insulated as you can
> see.
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> Gene Gammon, Capt.
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> 727-644-8009
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> Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 2:14 PM
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Any tips on stalli ng new Cold Machine?
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> Hi all:
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> So my latest (and almost last) major project is replacing the dead Cold
> Machine so we can have refrigeration. I just removed the old unit, so I have
> a good idea of the layout and how things go together.
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> But I was wondering whether anyone had any tips or tricks on doing this?
> Particularly as it relates to running the refrigeration tubes from the
> refrigerator to the compressor. It looks simple, but ... what am I missing?
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> The new Adler Barbour Cold Machine apparently has quick-connect couplers
> that eliminate the risk of dumping all of the refrigerant, which I am very
> happy about, seeing as I often get things right the second time.
>
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
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