[Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC

Fri Jul 2 18:51:33 EDT 2010

Actually after a little more thought if both batteries are charged
then it will appear as if it makes no difference. To test it,
disconnect the negative lead from one battery and then check the
switch positions. You should be able to confirm that each battery is
hooked up to a different side of the switch.

I always used one battery for starting and the other as a house
battery. This ensured that I didn't run them down too far to start the
engine.

Hank

On 7/2/10, Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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