The PO installed an Alder Barbour cold machine 200 on my boat. There is little difference between it and other systems that use a Danfoss DB35 (IIRC) Compressor. They have hermetically sealed components with zero loss fittings. Once you mount the cold plate in the fridge and the compressor anywhere else, you run the copper tubing and attach the fittings. The thermostat wires run with the tubing between the comp and fridge. 12v to the comp and you're good to go. Regardless of witch system you use, sticking with a danfoss compressor will allow you to use the Stainless Lobster fridge controller.
The Alber Barbor modifications are supposed to improve the system but they actually decrease the reliability. You CAN eliminate the add on circuit board and use it the same as any other Danfoss system. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 7, 2016 9:29 PM, "Adam Hayden via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello listers > > I am sure this has been discussed before. We have decided to add > refrigeration to State of Bliss. Last winter I re-insulated the ice box > with a dramatic improvement to keeping ice. > > We generally do coastal cruising spending 3-4 days away from the dock. > > For those of you that have refrigeration or added it, where do you keep > the compressor or what system have you used? I have thought of the > lazerette behind the ice box, however on the exterior bulkhead is the heat > exchanger for the engine. > > I would also appreciate any insights in the installation > > Regards > > Adam Hayden > State of Bliss > C&C 36 > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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