[C320-list] Fridge Lid Soft Close Solution Needed

[Rick Smith]

Try lid support springs

Rick Smith

Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse clumsy typos and iPhone auto-correct.

> On Aug 17, 2020, at 8:56 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> A lot of us simply put a door hook on the bulkhead set to catch the lift ring when the door id open. Works fine as long as you remember to use it.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris Burti
> Commitment #867
> Farmville, NC
> 
> From: Gary Guilbeaux
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:26 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Fridge Lid Soft Close Solution Needed
> 
> A friend almost lost the tip of her finger when the fridge lid slammed down
> on it.  Does anyone have a good solution for adding a soft close hinge or
> gas spring?  My ice box is on the left side of the fridge and is a little 5
> inches below the cabinet lid top.  I'm thinking a gas strut could be a good
> solution, but want to make sure I explore all options and understand the
> best placement location to ensure I still get a good seal on the gasket
> when closed.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> 
> Gary Guilbeaux
> Lil' Bit of Paradise
> Hull #634
> gguilbeaux at gmail.com
>