bazzathemammoth 37 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hey guys Took the boat out today and discovered that the fridge isnt working. Im pretty sure there is a hole in the lines somewhere as the compressor is still drawing amps. Any recommendations for a marine fridgey in tauranga? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chloe 7 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hey guys Took the boat out today and discovered that the fridge isnt working. Im pretty sure there is a hole in the lines somewhere as the compressor is still drawing amps. Any recommendations for a marine fridgey in tauranga? Smart marine and buy a WAeCO. CFx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattm 98 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 So it’s a 12v fridge? They don’t often leak unless physically danaged. Is it an off the shelf box, or a compressor and cold plate installed in a box that’s part of the boat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 95 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Compressor and cold plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 95 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 We tend to have a few bottles and cans rolling around during races. Would that damage the plate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Can, if it’s the thin plate ( thin white plate) type. Not so much if it’s a eutectic system. The (usually danfoss compressor type) 12v systems have very little refrigerant in them, a small leak and low pressure will make them fail. If the thin plate is damaged, it should be visible.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Young Entertainer 59 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 If it is a plate let me know as I have a spare, cruising at the moment but back mid Jan. Plate is a metre long Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Thanks for that. I will have a quick sus tomorrow when I'm back at the boat and see if I can find where it has failed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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