Refrigeration - resources for cruising sailors

Evaluating Refrigeration Claims

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By Kollmann Marine

A gold mine! The author tests eight different myths/truths about refrigeration design and performance: holding plate -v- evaporator, new compressors -v- older ones, 123a -v- R-12, etc. Very good data for choosing what suits your needs.

[Kollmann Marine, Inc., Ft. Lauderedale, FL, USA]
- Refrigerator claims true or false?
- Basic boat refrigeration information
- Insulating the cold box

A Fridge for All Seasons

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Thorough Overview By Joe Minick
A Fridge for All Seasons

One of the best tours through the requirements and options of a good modern refrigerator/freezer. Lots of diagrams and photos. Includes a sidebar on how to test your insulation. 5 pages.

[Cruising World, March 2004]
- Order the Cruising World back issue

Refrigeration - an introduction to the basics

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By Danfoss A/S

Among the best detailed explanations. This vendor′s brochure is a good place to get your questions answered, although text is more general than just marine refrigeration.

[Danfoss Inc., Baltimore, MD, USA]
- Introduction to refrigeration

Marine Refrigeration 101

[Site]

Short pithy introduction to the engineering and the terminology of refrigerator using a compressor offered by Frigoboat, a vendor. You can learn more about. You can also click to a section on the site called Design Your System which gives further education about the various components in this vendor′s system.

[Coastal Climate Control, Inc., Annapolis, MD, USA]
- Marine Refrigeration 101

Refrigeration - Part II Selecting a System

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Overview By Tom Wood
Refrigeration - Part II Selecting a System

A run-down of the many options within the many choices for refrigeration equipment, with pros and cons discussed. The author walks through several different-sized systems and the components he recommends.

[SailNet, 21 May 2003]
- Choosing a fridge

Marine Refrigeration

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Overview By Robert M. Lane

A tour through the refrigeration alternatives, including holding plate, evaporative, or thermoelectric (Peltier effect), location, voltage, insulation, and cooling method. 8 pages.

[PassageMaker, January 1999]
- Order the PassageMaker back issue

Marine Refrigeration, Parts One and Two

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Detailed How-To By Nigel Clader

The economies of refrigeration are moving away from conventional wisdom. This is the most complete and most up-to-date source of information and recommendations available today. Definitely worth ordering.

[Professional BoatBuilder, June 2003]
- Order Issue 91
- Order Issues 90 and 91 of PBB

Installing Refrigeration

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Personal Viewpoint By Sue & Larry
Installing Refrigeration

Brief summary of the advantages of a 12-volt, constant-cycling system over cold-plate systems

[SailNet]
- Fridge installation

Refrigeration - Part I

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Brief How-To By Tom Wood
Refrigeration - Part I

Planning your refrigeration needs begins with estimating the number of BTU′s your fridge and freezer will lose (through the insulation, openings, and usage) in 24 hours. Here are some guidelines, with a table of estimates for various sizes.

[SailNet, 30 January 2001]
- Ice box efficiency

No Refrigerattion? No Problem!

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Personal Website By Barbara Theisen

Reasons why you might not choose to have refrigeration on your boat, and tips for storing or substituting for meat, milk cheese, butter, and fresh produce.

[The Cruising Life, Vero Beach, FL, USA]
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