Cherie,
I noticed that you said "circulate the cold". The evaporator absorbs
the heat. if you have any ice on the evaporator, the ice will work as a
insulation from absorbing heat. A lot of the older glass insulations
seem to fall down or compact after years. Maybe try a flat piece of
foam board across the top of the cabinet to share compartments before
you cut any holes. Check the suction line, or return line from the
evaporator, It should be cold. If not you might be low on refrigerant.
Will Schamann SV/ELAIA
On Aug 15, 2006, at 12:29 AM, Moulin, Cherie wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>  
> Yes, two posts in one night – I’m doing a lot of work on the boat
> right now and am stumped on a few things.
>  
> My current refrigeration system is comprised of a Adler Barbour Cold
> Machine plus a rectangular evaporator installed in one side (Port) of
> the refrigeration compartment.   The compartment is divided into two
> sections, as I’m sure most of yours are.   There is a solid piece of
> fiberglass between the two compartments, no holes nor gap at top or
> bottom to circulate the cold.   I guess the starboard side is just
> supposed to stay cold by the common wall that separates them.   I have
> two separate lids for the tops and a front door that opens to the
> starboard side.
>  
> I have no idea what my insulation looks like or what R-value it is – I
> can’t really get to anything without major carpenteration.
>  
> The port side stays nice and cool, will freeze ice in the evaporator
> and keeps my beer teeth crackin’ cold.
>  
> The starboard side does not.   I have been monitoring it with a
> digital thermometer and it is in the mid-50’s which makes my ½ & ½
> spoil in about 2 days.   I have been augmenting this problem by
> putting a block of ice on the bottom shelf but this must come to an
> end.
>  
> One person suggested I cut a couple of holes in the common wall and
> put a 12 volt fan that circulates the air when the compressor is
> running.   Another thought was to just add another evaporator in the
> other side.   However, I don’t want to get into a situation where I’m
> sucking too much juice out of my batteries – I have no generator.
>  
> How does my setup compare to yours and what have you done or what can
> you suggest to keep my entire space cold enough to preserve food?
>  
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>  
> Cherie
> s/v Karma
> Baba 40
> Long Beach, CA
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>  
> Cherie Moulin
> Client Solutions Director 
> En Pointe Technologies
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