[C320-list] Fridge compressor replacement

[Graeme Clark]

Troy
I’ve just checked the propane locker and the seal is tight. 
The whole of that locker has a bit of a damp air about it. We only use it to store trash bags between “pit stops” so it’s not because we put wet gear in it
On the starboard side we often see water on the shelf that runs across that side. I store a bucket and cleaning and polishing materials here
So either it’s leaks from under the pushpit and stanchions or just the generally salty atmosphere
I’ve noticed anything not stainless (even galvanised) quickly rusts. 
However I take your point about the extra work of a new site vs the speed of a drop in solution. 
It will be easy enough to fix a sheet of acrylic under the propane locker to provide a “roof” over the new compressor without compromising airflow. 
Also before I install it I’ll check the paintwork over any steel very carefully and touch it up if any metal is exposed to minimise the chance of corrosion getting a hold
Considering the last one lasted 24 years I hope the next will outlast me whatever! (I’m 64!)
Graeme


Sent from my phone. Excuse typos! 

> On 15 Jul 2020, at 17:01, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hopefully others will chime in.   Jack is right the ABCM works like a
> champ.  Great for that space.
> 
> The engine blower isn't worth the dinosaurs consumed to make the plastic
> housing it sits in, it doesn’t move anywhere near enough air for cooling
> purposes IMHO.   You could buy a real ventilation fan with sufficient CFM
> to move air from the cockpit locker but....seems like you are simply
> creating yet another project that in the end will cost more than the drop
> in solution especially factoring in the new wiring to the cockpit
> locker...better to find a drop in replacement with adequate cooling that
> can go right back where you have the current unit.   And of course...seal
> up that propane locker with some sort of butyl tape.   It shouldn’t leak
> anyhow, if it's leaking water...it also leaks propane which is bad as
> others have pointed out.
> 
> Troy