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On-line catalog of marine refrigeration and air conditioning parts claims substantial discounts from OEM prices. 100% web-based business. Ships all over the world. Lots of DIY technical information, including on-line forum, on their site.
[Rparts, Berkeley, CA, USA]
ABYC standards and recommended practices for the design, construction and installation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems on boats with respect to personnel and fire safety.
[American Boat & Yacht Council, Edgewater, MD, USA]
A Sabre 34 owner adds an air-cooled DC evaporator system. This article describes he design, parts, tools, and the installation process in detail. Includes photos.
[Early Light, Solomons, MD, USA]
Make your own stowable rubrail, a hanging seat in the companionway, a container for storing and moving chain, and refrigerator temperature alarm.
[SailNet, 30 December 2002]
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Modern 12-volt refrigeration systems are small, energy efficient, reliable, designed to be owner installed, and most require virtually zero maintenance. The authors walk you through their installation. Photos.
[SailNet, 19 June 2002]
A selection of 25 12-volt fans sized from 1" to 4.7" square. Useful for gently moving air around your refrigerator to keep lettuce from freezing or steaks from thawing.
[Jameco Electronics, Belmont, CA, USA]
Vendor′s pithy tips on installing and operating a fridge/freezer.
[E-Z Cold Manufacturing Inc., Picton, Ontario, Canada]
Good tips on adding insulation and improving lid sealing, drainage, ice longevity, and cleanliness.
[C&C Sailing Association Northeast, London, ON, Canada]
Four portable Peltier Effect coolers are rated for power consumption, noise and heat, and cooling power and speed. 4 pages with photos, table of specs and test results, and vendor list.16
[Practical Sailor, 1 June 2003]
Not much brand-by-brand information here, but lots of anecdotal responses to the PS survey and a short history of technical developments. A good place to browse if you are new to marine refrigeration.
[Practical Sailor, 1 April 2003]
Calculating Your Electrical Needs
Like most men, reading the instructions had yet to occur to me.
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