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S&S Swan Maintenance - Fridge
10 April 2015 - 12:28
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aussie
Join Date: 15 March 2013
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Fridge
Hello,

I think it is time to replace the old fridge unit on "Chanchullo" It is an Engel that works ok but is very old and with the new "wrong" gas is very inefficient.
I have seen the Isotherm SP system and in theory it should be great. Does anyone have any experience with it? Does the seacock foul up too much?
I am not near the boat for a few more months so won't be able to measure the box before I buy the unit. Does anyone know the volume of a Swan 37 fridge? I am not sure how the insulation is but recommendations as to the size of refrigeration unit and plate would be greatly appreciated. We are in the canary islands now and think to sail in warmer waters as much as possible.

Happy sailing!

Fletch
11 April 2015 - 08:00
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the professor
Join Date: 02 January 2008
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Dear Fletch
The Swan 37 icebox volume is 113 litres
Kind regards
Lars

22 April 2015 - 21:47
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aussie
Join Date: 15 March 2013
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Thanks Lars!
Do you know the thickness of the insulation?
Thanks again!
24 April 2015 - 12:50
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the professor
Join Date: 02 January 2008
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Dear Fletch
Can not find information about insulation thickness, a guess is 40 mm. Suggest you check the condition, maybe it would be time to replace it.
Kind regards
Lars
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