[C320-list] Refrigerator question

[surprise thompson87.com]

Thanks. I have a call in with them to verify the part. Btw, is it normal to have one of the tubes icing up at the compressor?  The waterfall noise at the evaporator presumably indicates that the compressor is working. 

> On May 22, 2023, at 10:59 AM, Dave Hupe via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> This may help for parts https://www.rparts.com/index.php?cPath=72_77
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>  On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 10:25 AM, surprise thompson87.com via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   Can anyone help with identifying the right thermostat for a 1999 boat? I can’t find a model number on the Cold Machine but the serial number is 36117. Btw, no flashing lights on the compressor module. One of the tubes is icing up however when I let it run. I tried calling Dometic but their phone system is really messed up. 
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>> On May 21, 2023, at 10:28 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>> Try replacing the thermostat. Not expensive at all.
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>> If the fridge won't cycle off and on, that's usually the problem.
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>> On the other hand, if the money is there, a new unit is much more efficient. After 24 years, your current unit is likely nearing the end.
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>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Toerra Verde, Fl.
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>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: "surprise thompson87.com via C320-list" <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>> Date: 5/21/23 9:58 PM (GMT-05:00)
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>> Cc: "surprise thompson87.com" <surprise at thompson87.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Refrigerator question
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>> My 1999 Alder Barbour cold machine seemed to be running a lot last season, which I took as a sign that it might need refrigerant. I asked the yard if they could help and they told me that they charged it and tested everything. But out on our first cruise of the year the thing runs continuously and won’t cycle off. It is getting cold enough to keep ice frozen, but I have to turn it on and off manually to prevent depleting the batteries. It’s drawing about 85 watts when running. There is a sound of running water at the evaporator. Adjusting the thermostat makes no difference. Any ideas out there as to what might be wrong?  I’m wondering if I should retire it.
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>> Scott Thompson
>> Surprise, 653 (1999)
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