[Public-List] Ice box

[Clay Pass]

I bought a Vevor portable 53qt. refrigerator on Ebay for $220 (free
shipping) and placed it in the v-berth on the floor under the bunk ... a
perfect fit.  This can be slid out into the head/hanging locker area when
needed.  I find this to be a perfect arrangement and is very energy
efficient with my 200W solar panel system.  It was plug and play with the
installation of a 12v outlet in that area (used 12g. wire for that 15'
run).  Compare that with the $1000 or so needed for the components to
convert the built-in icebox and it seemed like a no-brainer to me.  If
something goes wrong with it, throw it away and get another, compared to
the costly repair of a conversion setup.  The ice box (my boat is #449
liner model) can be used for storage.  I did line my ice box with extra
styrofoam on the interior and will keep it for iced drinks on day
excursions and then for food storage for longer cruises.

Clay Pass
#449 Seeing Deep

On Thu, Nov 14, 2024 at 10:41 AM Justin Riddle via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Hi Greg,
> I put the compress in the aft end of the port cockpit locker. I got the
> idea from Mike Lehman.
> I don't have pictures of the compressor installed but I recorded the
> process of refurbing the icebox and installing the cooling plate. You can
> see where I drilled a hole through the back of the icebox to run the copper
> to the condenser.
> https://reefknotsandrigging.com/index.php/2017/04/10/icebox-upgrade/
> https://reefknotsandrigging.com/index.php/2017/04/29/icebox-upgrade-part-2/
>
> I hope this helps a little!
>
> - Justin
> Formerly Hull #498
>
> On Thu, Nov 14, 2024 at 10:26 AM Greg Hounsell via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > Has anyone converted their icebox to fridge/freezer with one of those
> > conversion kits?
> >
> > Where did you place the compressor?
> >
> > Greg
> > #592
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