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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-02-2019, 06:29
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

true but you did ask a specific question and in true forum form I answered with the standard answer
" it depends"
That is one reason I chose Cryogel with the foil backing . High r value ( r8 per...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 19:22
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

simple answer to that question
It depends on its hydroscopic rating.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 17:18
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

ok then explain to everyone if I have 3 inches of spray foam insulating my ice box .
I remove that wet stuff and replace it with 3 inches ( estimated replacement of r5 to7 insulation ) of foil lined...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 15:34
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

number 1 usually true
Number 2
Not necessarily and IME actually incorrect if the solution is properly engineered and executed .
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 14:28
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

yes insulation does reach a point where you run out of space and that's where my 3 inches of insulation gets me to . Max space used outside of my ice box .
If I was using any other insulating...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 13:20
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

insulation is cheaper.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 11:50
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

how is improving insulation a flawed argument ? Then in the next sentence you say exactly what I said .
And what are my diminishing returns? 3 inches of foil lined Cryogel on the outside of the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 09:50
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

then there is the all important elephant in the room.
Insulation . The better it is the better any refer system will work.
My newest build will have an estimated R45 insulation. So should be great...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 09:20
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

really missed the mark there didn't ya ? ICE. ( infernal combustion engine ) for charging batteries that are low in the morning due to running your thin plate refer system all night.


I have...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 09:02
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

rod you remove your beloved ice and properly sized and installed holding plate systems will win every time .
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 09:00
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

we all know its about whole system efficiency balanced with cost and longevity .
Hence I'm installing ( on another of my boats) holding plate system with solar wind and Lfp batteries.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2019, 08:39
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

what brand of holding plate systems do you sell ? Sounds like they are very undersized for the installation. I have never had any issues such as you describe with technautics systems that are...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-02-2019, 09:12
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

question is you state 40ah but not where that comes from . Is it directly off the solar? is it just off your batteries ? Or is it a mixture? And if so what ratio is solar and battery?

The...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-02-2019, 08:32
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

as to the cold plate energy part Richard seems to always interject something into it implying someone has said that . ( I haven't seen it yet here .)
batteries are more efficient at storing energy...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-02-2019, 08:14
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

yes small custom system that we are discussing building for my specific install . The standard is 2.5 inches thick. My install will give me 1.5 cf freezer and 3 cf of refer .


Now the issue of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-02-2019, 21:35
Replies: 146
Views: 19,537
Posted By newhaul
Re: Another look at Solar Powered refrigeration on sailboats

well in the system I'm installing ( technautics) the plate I am looking at will be approx 12x24x1 is 288 cubic inches ( there are 1728 in a cf)
the solution is a mixture of food grade antifreeze...
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