[C320-list] Waeco Fridge Cooling

[Stephen Cox]

> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have the vertical Waeco fridge in my boat and it seems to 
> really struggle and run almost continuously after the engine 
> has run for a long period. I assume this is because it 
> struggles to cool the heat exchanger filaments in a hot 
> enclosed environment. 
> 
> Has anyone else had this issue and have you or have you 
> considered venting the back of the fridge into the aft cabin 
> wall to remedy this situation?
> 
> Thanks, Ian Neale. 
> 
> Hull # 1122, Solutions. 
> 



Ian,

I was worried about the hot air coming across the top of the fridge not helping so did in fact put a vent into the aft cabin.  I
also turned the fan around so it was blowing towards the vent to encourage the air through the vents.  I feel it has helped.  Had to
take the fridge out to do this.  See https://c320.org/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130709001341128&i=20210119023052759&p=1
for some tips on removing the fridge.


Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141
Canberra AUS