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Mike2145
Captain Joined: 18 October 2014 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 268 |
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Although I have a 320 I found that the compressor fan and fins were partially blocked with dirt. Replaced the fan with a better quality computer fan and added a separate fan to remove the warm air from the under sink cupboard where the compressor sits. I have cut some additional holes in the floor (the hatch where the sea cocks are) and this, i think, helps draw in cool air from the bilge.
The fridge is now consuming a lot less electricity. Mainly due to cleaning the compressor fins I suspect but removing the heat from the compressor can only be a good thing. As a side effect its quieter with the new quality fans.
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Bruno
Commander Joined: 13 August 2014 Location: Bromont, Quebec Status: Offline Points: 104 |
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If you look fore of the fridge, you will find an air duck reaching the
compressor compartment giving you more room to cool the compressor. One could possibly repositon the compressor or a fan here on the cupboard plywood extension reaching out from under the seat.
Keep your fridge as dry as possible. The humidity will condensate on the evaporator and create more problems. You could also have humidity in your freon system too. The humidity will freeze and restrict the freon. If you call a technician, ask him to bleed the system before refilling. According to Isotherm, You should have a pressure of 6 psi when fridge is on and between 50 to 60 psi when turned off. |
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Bruno
Hanse 400, 2010 Hull 660, Canadian flag sailing Lake Champlain, VT USA |
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