[C320-list] Another dead reefer

[Guy Henry]

Also check that the ground in the electrical panel is not loose.

On Thu, Aug 13, 2020, 3:52 PM Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:

> Allan, thanks. I will definitely check the fuses.
>
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020, at 3:02 PM, Allan Field wrote:
> > The Adler Barbour refrigerators have 2 blade fuses on the panel. You
> might
> > want to make sure they are pushed in securely, the blades are clean, and
> > they are not blown. The fix could be that simple.
> >
> > Allan S. Field
> > Sea Shadow - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> > Columbia, MD
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 2:54 PM Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> >
> > > Dave,
> > >
> > > I wish that were the case for me. Mine does not seem to run at all. The
> > > plate in the fridge does not cool at all. ?Nor does the compressor
> seem to
> > > run, and no fan. I'm going to troubleshoot before replacement but it
> seems
> > > bad initially.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Doug Treff
> > > doug at treff.us
> > >
> > > On Thu, Aug 13, 2020, at 2:03 PM, Dave Hupe wrote:
> > > >  Regarding Doug's apparently dead frig, when I initially tried my
> > > > refrigerator, it ran (the compressor only....quietly) and got cold,
> but
> > > > the cooling fan didn't run which I figured was not right. In looking
> at
> > > > my refrigerator manual, it appeared that the fan should run
> > > > continuously anytime the compressor is running.  I researched
> > > > replacement fans [4.68" (or 120mm) square by 1" (or 25 mm) thick
> > > > "muffin" fan] and located this inexpensive one from Jameco
> Electronics
> > > > for $9 then ($15 now) plus shipping which installed without incident
> > > > (although hard to do inside the confines of the rear compartment) and
> > > > has run perfectly
> > > > since
> > >
> https://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&freeText=2170927&langId=-1&productId=2170927&storeId=10001&krypto=fIN5Q673zDAP8XJ79wLl72l3xJYnRJ1iI1V1Srx31wLXxHH33Jr4t8aRHJdrUK9PaSgN5uxxfeibP30je2tXy9NyLjxzT69qPvheOj7wAfc%3D&ddkey=https%3AStoreCatalogDrillDownView
> > > >
> > > > Doug mentioned about planning to rebed his propane tank to eliminate
> > > > leakage that may be dripping on his refrigerator. When I bought my
> > > > boat, I discovered very significant leakage there.  The seal was in
> > > > really poor shape and unlike other lockers on the boat, there is no
> lip
> > > > around the locker that diverts water.
> > > >
> > > > I found that after removing the tank, I only needed to temporarily
> > > > unhook the water drain hose at the bottom of the propane "pan".  I
> did
> > > > not have to remove the gas lines at all .... the lines were plenty
> long
> > > > enough to be able to unscrew the pan (only 4 screws .... not good)
> and
> > > > pull it up high enough to clean up and redo the seal.  I sent a few
> > > > photos directly to Doug.  If interested I can also send these to
> > > > others.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dave Hupe
> > > > 1994 C320 #32
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
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