oceandreams89
Member II
Hello everyone,
I am interested in adding refrigeration to my list of goodies on "Ocean Dreams", our 1989 38, based in Mystic, CT. I have looked over most of the systems and think I will keep it simple with the Adler Barbour cold machine with a large vertical evaporator. I am curious as to where other 38 owners have placed their compressor units? The best looking spot seems to be under the galley sink, or under the port side dinette cushions. The later does not seem like it would breath well though. I am also curious as to how the 12 V system has performed for anyone who uses it, and how their power consumption has rated.
Also, I am concerned that their may not be sufficient insulation to the icebox to retain the cold once you spend all the power to produce it. What steps has anyone taken to insulate their boxes better?
Thanks in advance for any help that anyone can offer. Suggestions on alternate systems other than Adler Barbour are also appreciated. The keel cooler systems look great, anyone use them?
Further topic to follow concerning my electrical concerns.....
Todd
I am interested in adding refrigeration to my list of goodies on "Ocean Dreams", our 1989 38, based in Mystic, CT. I have looked over most of the systems and think I will keep it simple with the Adler Barbour cold machine with a large vertical evaporator. I am curious as to where other 38 owners have placed their compressor units? The best looking spot seems to be under the galley sink, or under the port side dinette cushions. The later does not seem like it would breath well though. I am also curious as to how the 12 V system has performed for anyone who uses it, and how their power consumption has rated.
Also, I am concerned that their may not be sufficient insulation to the icebox to retain the cold once you spend all the power to produce it. What steps has anyone taken to insulate their boxes better?
Thanks in advance for any help that anyone can offer. Suggestions on alternate systems other than Adler Barbour are also appreciated. The keel cooler systems look great, anyone use them?
Further topic to follow concerning my electrical concerns.....
Todd