I was wondering for those of you that have a fridge onboard which one did you go with I've looked at the Electrolux RM 122 and 123 but looking at the sites they say there not suitable for boats and won't honour warranty.
We have had a waeco-coolfreeze-cdf-18 for a very long time and found it reliable.
Its not a fridge but a cold box, but it fits nicely under the sink in the "fridge" space on my Catalac 8m.
We have found it excellent, consuming about 1A average.
It needs decent wiring to the battery as it takes 4A when running the compressor so its not really a good idea to use it from a cigarette lighter socket (they get hot!).
Hi Adam, look at Isotherm, they also do compressors that you can fit separately, we fitted one, supported by a good solar panel and it really works well, as long as you are not looking to make ice for the G & T they can run very efficiently for things like milk and butter..Bob
We have an old electolux rm (3way fitted )fitted. I know there are doom mongers out there but I was careful in fitting, lining the hull side, cupboard sides and the underneath of the worktop with ceramic tiles glued with fireproof silicone (low mod constructional) I also cut and fitted ceramic tiles to the areas on the back of the fridge where the insulation is exposed . So when the gas is used (not at sea)it is in a completely flame proof 'box' I put a large vent under the pilot light and fitted a tiny 12v .01ma fan to make sure pilot gets enough oxygen (reduced oxygen causes CO) The flue if you can call it that is led through a stainless tube at the side of the sink.Iit works well and the 2 carbon monoxide monitors fitted have not sounded in once in 4 years.We do use mains when possible in marinas and 12v occasionally when we have to run the engine on a long trip .When on gas, only setting 1 or 2 are used as 3 freezes the milk and lettuce ! In actual fact the pilot is very small and has a flame failure device fitted.We find having a normal front opening door at the side of the sink comfortable to use.Once down to temperature it stays cold while switch off at sea for 24/36 hours but packing the fridge thoughtfully helps . A 4kg propane last 9/10 days in constant use.
by the way it took 5 days of contortions to fit and i had to move the control knobs from the top of the fridge to the bottom to fit it in the space .The thought of fitting another one makes my back cringe... Adrian
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We have an old electolux rm (3way fitted )fitted. I know there are doom mongers out there but I was careful in fitting, lining the hull side, cupboard sides and the underneath of the worktop with ceramic tiles glued with fireproof silicone (low mod constructional) I also cut and fitted ceramic tiles to the areas on the back of the fridge where the insulation is exposed . So when the gas is used (not at sea)it is in a completely flame proof 'box' I put a large vent under the pilot light and fitted a tiny 12v .01ma fan to make sure pilot gets enough oxygen (reduced oxygen causes CO) The flue if you can call it that is led through a stainless tube at the side of the sink.Iit works well and the 2 carbon monoxide monitors fitted have not sounded in once in 4 years.We do use mains when possible in marinas and 12v occasionally when we have to run the engine on a long trip .When on gas, only setting 1 or 2 are used as 3 freezes the milk and lettuce ! In actual fact the pilot is very small and has a flame failure device fitted.We find having a normal front opening door at the side of the sink comfortable to use.Once down to temperature it stays cold while switch off at sea for 24/36 hours but packing the fridge thoughtfully helps . A 4kg propane last 9/10 days in constant use.
Adrian