Belize 43: Frig/Freezer Upgrades to Belize 43

[peteatbeach]

Looking for comments from Belize 43 owners.

Have you made changes to increase insulation for frig/freezer, removed-replaced factory installed, or other upgrades to improve efficiency and reduce battery load?

Thanks

Pete
S/V Delphinus
In Grenada where it's warm....

[StuM]

The only thing I've done is buy a rubber mat which sits over the freezer to reduce air seepage around the lid (ice always builds up there).

[k9spud]

Hi had problems similar to yours for a couple of years.
Every thing was working but the systems were not cycling just runnin nearly all the time.
It got worse trouble shooted it and worked out the fridge had a block in cap tube.
Bit the bullet and installed new compressors and evapapors. A month or so ago couldn't be happier.system was 15years. old refrigeration mechanic frend recomend start from new and enjoy the trouble free years
Solar keeps up easily now.
Whilst doing the install measured the insulation on back wall found it to be 95mm thick.
Total cost was around $3000