[Rhodes22-list] 12V refrigeration/freezers question?

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Rummy,
Good points.  I use a Coleman 12v unit which fits like a charm under the sink.  I have a sealed rubbermaid container filled with ice to extend the cold storage endurance and replace the ice as possible.  Under strictly 12v power I have to be motor charging to sustain the battery (+5a-5a).  Usually I dock overnight with AC/DC power abundant, and a day-sailing power interruption of 4-6 hours works ok.  I have found 30 degree temp differential from my measurements.
Boca Ciega has unlimited ice, so I'm trying out my cooler "A/C" unit next summer.
Hope you had a nice Turkey Day.
Art

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>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>Sent: Dec 3, 2008 8:28 AM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 12V refrigeration/freezers question?
>
>Andrew,
>Be careful when purchasing a carry on portable unit. Read the specs  
>carefully. Many have a small statement (fine print) that says something like it  will 
>keep items cool within twenty degrees of ambient temperature. 20 degrees  from 
>ninety degrees is only seventy degrees. Not very cool at all.
>All 12 volt refrigerators use a lot of juice. Be sure you have enough  
>battery to power them. I'm primarily a day sailor so I don't have a need for  long 
>term refrigeration. Most of my ice melts within a Styrofoam cup.
> 
>Rummy
> 
> 
>In a message dated 12/3/2008 8:10:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
>acomas at cordys.com writes:
>
>
>With  the holiday's approaching, I'm thinking of my Rhodes 22  Christmas
>present.
>
>I want to add some refrigeration.  I am  trying to decide between the Waeco
>cooler (CF-40) or Waeco Compact  Compressor Cooling Kit (CS-NC-15).  Both are
>12V  refrigeration/freezers.   
>
>Of course the Cooling Kit means  cutting a hole into the side of the ice box,
>permanently on the boat.   The down side is kit will vent hot air into the
>cabin and I can’t pre-cool  the ice box before I get on-board.  
>
>The cooler I can move from  the car to the boat.  I can put the cooler either
>in or out of the  cabin.  The downside to the cooler is it takes up space in
>the cabin  and is heavy to move (~40 lbs).   Which means I’ll probably  leave
>it on the boat most of the time, but at least I have the option of  using it
>off the boat.
>
>Anyone have experience with these or  advice?
>
>Regards,
>Andrew
>
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