I am tired for chasing ice and would like to convert my ice box to refridgeration for my CD30. Has anyone else done this? How should I add the insulation to my ice box? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks!
secondwind@dellnet.com
Refridgeration
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Chris Reinke - CD330 Inni
Re: Refridgeration
Charlie - I added an Adler/Barbour vertical mounted coldmachine to my CD330 two years ago. I mounted the compressor unit in my starboard cockpit locker and added an additional vent hose to assist in dissipating the heat generated. I have been very happy with the units performance. I am connected to shore power at my slip so I am able to keep the unit on with ice and cold beverages from one sail to the next. When I am cruising for an extended period I still use a block of ice to reduce my electrical consumption needs. I added an additional Group27 deep cell battery to my house bank to assist with my power management. I added only minimal additional insulation to the box. I used a low expansion foam which was applied from a spray can applicator. I was able to coat most of the outside of the icebox by using various pieces of tubing to extend the applicator tip and contorting my arms in every direction possible. I also used a piece of heavy wire to guide the tube into the very hard to reach places.
Good Luck with your installation,
Chris
Chris.reinke@transamerica.com
Good Luck with your installation,
Chris
Charlie Mauk wrote: I am tired for chasing ice and would like to convert my ice box to refridgeration for my CD30. Has anyone else done this? How should I add the insulation to my ice box? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks!
Chris.reinke@transamerica.com
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Ken Cave
Re: Refridgeration
Ditto on the Adler/Barbour frig system: The former owner had one mounted on top of the diesel tank inside the boat locker. I think he installed it after taking the stove out, as there is no other way of getting it in there!
As far as insulation, Cape Dory used a very thin piece of foam between the ice box and the plywood that makes up the engine room compartment.
After removing one of my 30 gallon tanks, and removing all the tubes, valves, etc. I had a clear side to mount what is called Noise Control Barrier Material which is made of open-cell plyurethane foam and the noise barrier capabilities of high density PVC vinyl sheeting. This has also a vinyl sheet in the middle, as well as an aluminum face on one side. The material is fire-retardant up to 225 degrees F. and can be purchased at any decent marine center that works on engines-as this is what it is used for (and it works!) Get the thickest stuff you can get-as it comes in various thicknesses. Costs about $70 for a sheet of this stuff, but one sheet will do the frig side, the engine door to the cabin, and the top of the compartment-and still have some left over for the cockpit area if you like to play monkey and try to stick it in there.
For attaching the material, I purchased 1 and one half inch number 10 screws and the largest fender washers I could find. My stuff was an inch and a quarter thick-which gave me about a half inch to work with in screwing in the screws.
The areas that I could not get to, and also wrapping the pipes leading to the frig compartment from the frig unit-I used a product called Reflectix-which can be purchased at any hardware store in various sizes and rolls.
Hope this helps
Ken Cave
Cape Dory 28
bcave@whidbey.net
As far as insulation, Cape Dory used a very thin piece of foam between the ice box and the plywood that makes up the engine room compartment.
After removing one of my 30 gallon tanks, and removing all the tubes, valves, etc. I had a clear side to mount what is called Noise Control Barrier Material which is made of open-cell plyurethane foam and the noise barrier capabilities of high density PVC vinyl sheeting. This has also a vinyl sheet in the middle, as well as an aluminum face on one side. The material is fire-retardant up to 225 degrees F. and can be purchased at any decent marine center that works on engines-as this is what it is used for (and it works!) Get the thickest stuff you can get-as it comes in various thicknesses. Costs about $70 for a sheet of this stuff, but one sheet will do the frig side, the engine door to the cabin, and the top of the compartment-and still have some left over for the cockpit area if you like to play monkey and try to stick it in there.
For attaching the material, I purchased 1 and one half inch number 10 screws and the largest fender washers I could find. My stuff was an inch and a quarter thick-which gave me about a half inch to work with in screwing in the screws.
The areas that I could not get to, and also wrapping the pipes leading to the frig compartment from the frig unit-I used a product called Reflectix-which can be purchased at any hardware store in various sizes and rolls.
Hope this helps
Ken Cave
Cape Dory 28
bcave@whidbey.net