[Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC

Fri Jul 2 15:13:41 EDT 2010

Rik,

Maybe you are right.  I cannot isolate one from the other, I have a two battery bank.  When my battery switch is on "1" "2" or "both" it makes no difference.  Does that sound like parallel or series?

BK

> Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:42:58 -0500
> From: sanderico1 at gmail.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> 
> Unless you are operating a 24 volt system, your batteries are hooked up in
> parallel (pos to pos, neg to neg)...... NOT series.
> 
> 2, 12 volt batteries wired in series yields 24 volts.
> 
> Rik
> 
> On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>wrote:
> 
> >
> > Bob,
> >
> > I have two group 27 batteries - they are the inexpensive ones from Wal-Mart
> > and are around 4 years old. They are hooked up in series and I have two
> > solar panels charging them. In addition, when the motor is running they are
> > being charged. Will have to see how much drain the fridge causes on them
> > and if it is an issue I may replace these with AGM batteries.
> >
> > BK
> >
> > > Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:44:08 -0700
> > > From: bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net
> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> > >
> > > Bob K: Many thanks. We got spoiled during the five years between our '86
> > R22 and our '10 R22 with the refrigeration on the '84 Tartan 37. Nice to
> > just reach in and grab a cold drink without worrying about ice.
> > >
> > > Will look forward to hearing how she does for you next season. Did you
> > increase battery power? How many batteries are you using?
> > >
> > > Bob Q
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > Sent: Thu, July 1, 2010 7:41:13 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> > >
> > >
> > > Bob,
> > >
> > > Attached are some pictures. It looks to have more usable space than the
> > old icebox. Not twice as big, but definitely bigger.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Actual model number is: CR0065 NV567
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > It is 2.3 cu ft. and the power consumption is 0.7/2.7 (average/maximum).
> > This is available at http://sailorsams.com but I found it for less at a
> > local dealer.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Will definitely report on the performance once the fall comes and I am
> > back to sailing again.
> > >
> > > BK
> > >
> > > Yankee Clipper
> > >
> > > > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:36:42 -0700
> > > > From: bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net
> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> > > >
> > > > Bob: Would most definitely be interested in photos and a report on how
> > she functions next season.
> > > >
> > > > Bob in FL
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > > Sent: Wed, June 30, 2010 9:12:19 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Well, as of today, the Yankee Clipper has refrigeration! Been talking
> > about it and considering for some time and the last week-long cruise we went
> > on convinced me. Reading the archives, some had recommended the Indel Marine
> > Isotherm refrigerator but knowing nothing about them or the subject in
> > general I really did not have a clue. Researched it quite a bit on the
> > internet, talked to several (so-called) pros and was still unsure. Finally
> > found a guy in Savannah who specializes in marine refrigeration - that is
> > all he does! Talked with him and he agreed that the Isotherm was a good,
> > high quality choice. Compared to some competing brands that cost less, he
> > said the Isotherm is a great unit: reliable, energy efficient etc. So he
> > came to look at the boat and said "piece of cake" about the install. He got
> > the unit and installed it this week with no problem at all. Took him 2
> > hours, but then he knew what he was doing.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I got the Isotherm CR 65 model and if anyone is interested I will post
> > the exact model number. It was $892 delivered and fits perfectly where the
> > old icebox was. This was the largest model that fit the dimensions and I
> > will also post some pictures later if you want to see it. This little fridge
> > also has a small freezer unit. It is set up to run off the batteries (two
> > group 27) when you flip the switch and if you plug into shore power it will
> > run off of that by just turning off the switch.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The problem is that I really can't give anyone a review as to how it
> > works because it is not sailing season here in south Georgia. The boat is on
> > the trailer until mid-September because it is just too hot to sail down here
> > now. Summer is power boat season. However, I did keep the fridge running off
> > the batteries for about 4 hours and I was amazed becuase the battery volt
> > meter started on 12.5 volts and it never moved. Of course I have two solar
> > panels and this was during the day so maybe at night it would drain them
> > more-I don't know. But that was encouraging because the fridge and freezer
> > were very cold and the battery charge did not change in 4 hours.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Will pass on some pics soon but a full review will have to wait until
> > September when it is sailing season again.
> > > >
> > > > Bob K
> > > >
> > > > Yankee Clipper
> > > >
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