[C320-list] Fridge Lid Soft Close Solution Needed

[Gary Guilbeaux]

Thanks Neil.  I’ll check on that.

On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 10:59 AM <kskis at aol.com> wrote:

> Gary:  I think I remember there being close tolerance that prevented using
> larger hinge because very close to the back wall.  The hinge is very strong
> and easily holds up the covers.  It's a game changer.  Neil Harmony
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> -----Original Message-----
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> From: Gary Guilbeaux <gguilbeaux at gmail.com>
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> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
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> Sent: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 11:22 am
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fridge Lid Soft Close Solution Needed
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> Thanks everyone for some great responses.  Keep'em coming.
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> At this time, I really like Neil's suggestion of the Gemlux Friction
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> Hinges.  If I go that route, I'll probably use the Gem Lux Stainless Steel
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> FH-9605-TM Friction Hinges.  They have three holes on each side and look
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> like they'll either work with or cover the existing hinge holes.  I'd
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> probably fill the existing holes with an epoxy, if they are not used.
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> If anyone else has other experience with these hinges, please let me know.
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> Thanks again,
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> Gary Guilbeaux
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> Lil' Bit of Paradise
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> Hull #634
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> gguilbeaux at gmail.com
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> On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 7:28 AM <kskis at aol.com> wrote:
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> > Gemlux Friction Hinge #FH-1172 work amazing.  I did a few years ago and
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> > can't quite remember but I believe I used existing holes (or maybe
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> > redrilled a few but are now covered).  Easy install.  I also used for the
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> > two aft hatch covers with a different style.  That install was a bit
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> > trickier but now those covers don't fall against the wheel!  Neil
> Kornblatt
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> > Harmony #973.
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> > -----Original Message-----
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> > From: Age Of Aquariums <dan at ageofaquariums.biz>
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> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
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> > Sent: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 8:46 pm
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> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fridge Lid Soft Close Solution Needed
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> > Same thing Happened to One of my passengers two weekends ago . I was
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> > thinking of installing a hook to keep it open .
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> > > On Aug 17, 2020, at 5:26 PM, Gary Guilbeaux <gguilbeaux at gmail.com>
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> > wrote:
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> > > A friend almost lost the tip of her finger when the fridge lid slammed
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> > down
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> > > on it.  Does anyone have a good solution for adding a soft close hinge
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> > > gas spring?  My ice box is on the left side of the fridge and is a
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> > little 5
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> > > inches below the cabinet lid top.  I'm thinking a gas strut could be a
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> > good
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> > > solution, but want to make sure I explore all options and understand
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> > > best placement location to ensure I still get a good seal on the gasket
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> > > when closed.
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> > > Thanks in advance for your help.
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> > > Gary Guilbeaux
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> > > Lil' Bit of Paradise
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> > > Hull #634
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> > > gguilbeaux at gmail.com
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Gary Guilbeaux
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