Lavezzi 40: Top loader fridge, temp regulation broke, what to order?

[CaptainRivet]

Hi all,
i bought a Lavezzi and the temp regualtion on the original top loading fridge doesn't work. Compressor works but the temp regulation not.Can anyone help what to order?
Cannot get to the boat till 11th April due to Covid travel restrictions.
Wanna order the part, so I can fix it fast. Need to head out soon after I arrive.


Thank you.

[tkeithlu]

Any idea who made the fridge? Here's a generic 12v thermostat, but the specific manufacturer's part awaits knowing the specific manufacturer.

https://www.amazon.com/RioRand-Therm...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[Sailmonkey]

Here’s the typical simple mechanical thermostat on mcluded as original equipment on many top loaders.




http://www.isotherm-parts.com/parts-...ompact-systems

[CaptainRivet]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

Here’s the typical simple mechanical thermostat on mcluded as original equipment on many top loaders.




Thermostat Kit for Compact Systems Indel Marine Isotherm IS-SEA00029DB Fridge thermostat kit for Isotherm Compact build-i [IS-SEA00029DB]

been at the cat and its an isotherm compressor and the temp regulation works too but you cannot turn the wheel of the temp regulator.
How can this seize or is just stuck and there is a trick to get it back to operation?
Brut force by my hand didn't work but also didn't harm anything....

Its exactly the regulator you posted:
Thermostat Kit for Compact Systems Indel Marine Isotherm IS-SEA00029DB Fridge thermostat kit for Isotherm Compact build-i [IS-SEA00029DB]

or would this work:
Could install a 12V inkbird digital thermostat controller (or similar) replacing the mechanical thermostat.
https://www.amazon.es/Temperatura-Te...fresh=1&sr=8-8

like to see the temp and get right away 2, one as replacement for half the money the original costs.

[stormalong]

I have an analog thermostat from an Adler-Barber cold machine for sale. Never used. Send me a PM if you are interested. I had a couple and advertised them here, sold one. I went with digital from the start.

[Rapanui]

The fridge on our Athena is Isotherm with a Danfoss BD55 compressor. I would order one for a Danfoss.

[stormalong]

Careful, many Danfoss compressors have a resistor in series with the thermostat that controls the compressor speed. Best to check with Lavezzi on what was installed so you can match it.

[conchaway]

I'd opt for the never-break-down famous "hielera". It's what I use, and it has never broken down.

[Bill O]

Could install a 12V inkbird digital thermostat controller (or similar) replacing the mechanical thermostat.

Generally a good cheap backup thermo to carry as a spare.

[CaptainRivet]

Originally Posted by Bill O

Could install a 12V inkbird digital thermostat controller (or similar) replacing the mechanical thermostat.

Generally a good cheap backup thermo to carry as a spare.

thank you everyone. The ink bird sounds perfect to me. you see temp inside fridge and I can get 6 for the price of the original mechanical spare from Danfoss or Isotemp. like that will order 2 right away, one as backup.

[CaptainRivet]

Originally Posted by conchaway

I'd opt for the never-break-down famous "hielera". It's what I use, and it has never broken down.

spanish for cooling box

interested in the never-break-down famous "hielera", more details please

Well everything will break down in a boat, question is just when
one of the 10 holy rules of a bluewater cruiser that's why we carry tons of spares with us and still you always need the one you don't have on board

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by CaptainRivet

spanish for cooling box



interested in the never-break-down famous "hielera", more details please



Well everything will break down in a boat, question is just when

one of the 10 holy rules of a bluewater cruiser that's why we carry tons of spares with us and still you always need the one you don't have on board

Also known as cooler, igloo, yeti, ice box.....and requires locating and schlepping ice.

[CaptainRivet]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

Also known as cooler, igloo, yeti, ice box.....and requires locating and schlepping ice.

thanks for clarification

cannot break-down because it never works as refridgeration solution for a bluewater cruiser anyhow
for longer beach vists to keep your beverages cool yes and on board too
and a portable expedition series snowmaster compressor fridge/frezzer combo is ordered too.

[Bill O]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

Also known as cooler, igloo, yeti, ice box.....and requires locating and schlepping ice.

We carry a soft cooler for provisioning runs and the beach as needed. The soft cooler is easier to store in the boat when not in use.