[C320-list] Fridge not chilling as effectively.where to start?

[P.F. Ross]

David,

There are also a couple of troubleshooting guides that can be found here:

https://c320.org/filemgmt/viewcat.php?cid=20

Cheers,

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206

On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 6:39 PM <ptormey at 4square.net> wrote:

> The weakest part of the refrigerator is the thermostat. You should be able
> to jumper it out to max out what the fridge can do. IF that doe it replace
> the thermostat. The new once are digital and have no moving arts,
> Failing that, with age, the 'freon" might need recharging.
> AND if you look at the fridge controller box (it's on the compressor unit)
> you might see blinking lights that indicate the operating status. Mine
> blinked "send money".
> Also mine(#1037) is dependent on circulating air, some are water based.
> Make
> sure there is plenty of air circulation around the compressor.
> Good luck.
>
> Pat Tormey
> Blue Skies s/v
> Newport, RI USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> David
> Hayes
> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 7:09 PM
> To: C320 Assn Forum <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Fridge not chilling as effectively.where to start?
>
> Hi all,
> Our fridge has always (ok, we've only owned the boat for 3 years but...)
> worked very effectively and we have always found that we have ice cubes
> after just a few hours.  But on our last couple of trips it was not quite
> as
> effective, and on a short trip this weekend it did not manage to freeze the
> ice cube tray at all even though we had it on full all day/night.  It is
> cooling, but just not as well as it normally does.  The weather is quite
> mild here at the moment so no environmental factors of note.
> I believe it's the original fridge which I think is the Adler
> Barbour...2006
> model boat.  Compressor etc is located in stern port locker on the shelf.
> For some reason it's about the only appliance on the boat for which I do
> not
> seem to have a manual.
>
> Any thoughts appreciated regards where I should start to investigate given
> the symptoms.
>
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> David Hayes
> 2006 Catalina 320 Harlequin
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