Ours is dead, I had the compressor 'repaired' in Mexico, it lasted about 36 hours and died again. Any recommendations for a replacement? Ours is port of the galley sink, I believe it is an Engel brand that they no longer make...
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David Lane
S/V Grace
88' Catalina 36'
Oxnard, Ca
I have posted this a bit recently, but 2 years ago I replaced my adler barbour with a novakool 201 LT4 version. It comes pre-charged and is a pretty easy install and replacement for the original units. Its also pretty efficient on power and will freeze everything if you turn it up past halfway.
Great thanks. Is it a top loader I assume? Will it be a drop in replacement? Thanks
David Lane
S/V Grace
88' Catalina 36'
Oxnard, Ca
It turns the current built in cooler or fridge into a refrigerator by putting a compressor out in the port cockpit locker and running two lines to the small freezer compartment that mounts in the cooler. You also mount a thermostat unit it the cooler and run the wire to the compressor unit, usually through the same holes as the refrigerant lines. As you already had a refrigerator and compressor unit in there, it should be a basic replacement. I did have to increase the size of the holes for the refrigerant lines but then I sealed them with expanding waterproof foam after it was all done and working.