I know this was 5 years ago, but am adding a Frigoboat to my Catalina 380 and this was very helpful. Thank you.
@SailingBritaly9 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that - enjoy your cold celebratory beer! Chris, Rossella & Emma 🍻
@JKTCGMV132 жыл бұрын
Wow the cable tie tip was nice
@haydenwatson79872 жыл бұрын
I just watched your fridge install video and there are some very easy things that you can do to increase the efficiency of the system. The compressor is variable speed and to minimize the total amps / 24h usage you want to run it at the slowest speed that will meet your cooling needs. The speed is controlled by the resistance in the thermostat wires. The typical mechanical thermostat will ussually have 1.5k-ohm which makes it run at max speed of 3500 rpm's. If you use 0-ohms, it runs at the lowest speed which is 2000rpm's. The other thing is to add a digital thermostat that measures the air temperature instead of the evaporator plate temperature, I use a common 12v Inkbird Tstat that costs less than $20. I then put a 0 to 1500 ohm pot on the line so that I can turn it up for when I am running the engine or shore power and down when on battery. On my system these changes took me from nearly 100-amps / day to 5--amps / day. A side benifit is much less annoying running. With the mechanical Tstat, it ran 5-min on and 10-min off 24/7 which was very annoying at night. Now it runs for about 20 minutes and shuts of for about 2-hours. I also like being able to see the box temperature from the digital display.
@BigMush900011 күн бұрын
Cable tie tip blew my mind
@TampaTec5 жыл бұрын
So many useful guides, best howto Sail boat channel 👍
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul! 🙂
@sdrcorbu2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thorough! Chris may be the best Mechanic - Educator and Video Editor combined. Just so happens that this is the retrofit refrigeration unit that I decided on, and now my job will go so much better. Thank you Chris for a brilliant presentation!
@amarieshearer76135 жыл бұрын
Your wife will like the fridge! Great job!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Rossella is very happy with this modification! Thank you, Chris 🙂
@randyowens27174 жыл бұрын
From one engineer to another, nice job!
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
Randy Owens Thank you Randy, much obliged. Chris 👍
@peterferguson33745 жыл бұрын
Tie wraps bag... inspired and so simple. Looking forward to solar install.. thanks!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter 👍
@cnc75adventures495 жыл бұрын
You my friend help out guys like me who hate reading instructions plus all the great tips and trick they should be filling the fridge for your great tutorial thanks man👍👍
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this was helpful Chad. Cheers, Chris 🙂👍
@SailingSarah4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for thinking about us Americans to put the conversions in your video! I see so many Americans making videos using metric measurements and they don't even think about the rest of their own countrymen to put the conversions in their videos. Subscribed!
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Chris 👍
@nearlynativenursery86382 жыл бұрын
another brilliant DIY video. Thanks again for sharing your skills. All the Very Best! Jim
@brianfogg51725 жыл бұрын
This was a very detailed and helpful video. I'd like to see more how to videos.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian, we will have more videos like this in the future so tick on that 🔔😉 Chris 👍
@andymarshall41342 ай бұрын
We are planning on fitting one of these. Super detailed video of how to do it! Thanks Andy 🙂
@SailingBritaly2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure Andy, we hope you're enjoying a nice cold celebratory beer in the near future! 🍻 Chris (Plus Rossella & Emma)
@frankd23015 жыл бұрын
I have watched all your “how to” vids. You are very clear and articulate 👍. Thanks
@iainlyall64755 жыл бұрын
can't wait for that solar arch. good video.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Iain 👍
@davidsmith43632 жыл бұрын
I used a vacuum to pulled string through the stern railing with several bends. Worked great
@jimbigner59025 жыл бұрын
Nice tidy job!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim 🙂
@ascott68045 жыл бұрын
The conversion popups... most valuable!! Thank you soooooo much!! Didnt have to pause to google C* to F* !!!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! Chris 👍
@harrybloom92135 жыл бұрын
I dont have a boat and I dont need a marine refrigerator. But, Im watching your vid anyway! +1
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, once you've caught the bug it's only a matter of time. I'm sure you'll have a boat some time soon and in the meantime I'm glad you are enjoying our videos. Fair winds, Chris 👍
@tombarker36085 жыл бұрын
Another great DIY video. Honestly I thought you were going to remodel the boat and put in a giant refrigerator box. Cool that you can buy the compressor and cooling plate. Hi Emma, hi Rossella safe travel you three.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, thank you! Yes the fridge kits are extremely handy and make refrigeration viable option on the vast majority of boats. I just gave Emma a peck on the cheek from you. 😉 Fair winds, Chris 🙂
@svseaknsolotude32772 жыл бұрын
You are awesome!!! Thank you, just bought this kit and I look forward to cold beers!!!!
@christopherstewart52205 жыл бұрын
Always very entertaining and informative, Thanks
@flyingdutchman69845 жыл бұрын
I'd like to say it was me with the horn in the outtakes, but apparently I am not the only tosser who's lost the plot. I ripped out my fridge over 25 years ago because of the amp draw. I also didn't have solar back then, so having to run my engine to keep my beer cold didn't make sense. With the advances that have been made it might be worthwhile putting one back in. I actually started with no interest in this video, and only came to see how much Emma has grown. As it turned out the video was informative, but I'm still left hanging for an update about Emma. Thanks for making this video Chris. I know it must have been a chore to accomplish on your own.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jacobus, you were the number one person in my mind when I talked about people cruising the world without refrigeration. It's good to know that it is possible, and you canning of fresh food using a pressure cooker is genius! Our solar panels will cover the consumption of the fridge quite easily and the panels are cheap and very reliable these days. Emma will be shocking everyone in a video soon, she has grown up so much! Fair winds, Chris 👍
@markseabaugh41575 жыл бұрын
sorry I can't resist that horn outtake was THE FUNNIEST best laugh I've had in a while. BTW the know is also called "stopper knot" or "iron fist knot"
@hectorsarraga2475 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, you covered all the main points of the installation. Easy to understand and follow
@SailingBritaly3 ай бұрын
🙏👍
@AndyUK-Corrival5 жыл бұрын
Lol love the outtakes...
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
It wasn't funny at the time as I was rushing to finish before it got dark. All's well that ends well though and I got there in the end. 🙂👍
@markseabaugh41575 жыл бұрын
indeed there is a knot for that and I have you to thank for me finding appx a yr ago it is the "icicle hitch" I found it after watching your video on hanging a hammock from the stays on your boat and had to have that on mine. I rec everyone learn that knot as it really will hold on an icicle. thanks again for sharing! always good ideas coming from Britaly!!
@intheworld992 жыл бұрын
Thank you! your guide has convinced me to buy and install a refrigerator on board my small sailboat. Very illustrative.
@SVImpavidus5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 🐓on mate! Best cooler video ever! Sort them hole saws out before you go south "screwfix". Seriously, a lot of work went into making this video its a great how to. Sail Safe. Ant & Cid xx (SV Impavidus) Shared !
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ant & Cid, you guys appreciate how much work filming and the editing is more than most. Thank you for sharing and fair winds! Chris 👍
@theislandpackrat5 жыл бұрын
You did a great job!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@AntoneLostInAsia6 ай бұрын
I learn something new everyday, thanks for the class! I wonder if you can do this for an on board freezer? I seen a guy that had like two lay down fridges and two freezers under the dining area seats , wow !
@calmauric8218 Жыл бұрын
Wow, 3.15a is very good. Better than some of the camping 12v fridges. - thanks for showing the isotherm setup. Was considering buying the bigger kit to get my built in freezer going.
@davidtilley21683 жыл бұрын
I installed a similar "fridge kit" on our previous boat and thankfully it was also successful but I do enjoy your systematic approach and attention to detail which made watching very entertaining. I routed my compressor pipes down under the fridge box and into the adjoining seat locker so I wondered why you chose the route to the side and down in the "wall' locker instead?
@tomb23905 жыл бұрын
Another useful and well edited video. Nice job Chris!
@littleredhen33542 жыл бұрын
Excellent how to. Very well done! Thank you for sharing!
@consumedbynature5 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris as ever. Hope you enjoyed your shandy!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you. I believe a cold beverage is always enjoyed more when you feel like you have earned it and I reckon anyone who installs a fridge will enjoy the first cold sip of whatever it is that goes in there first! 🍻Cheers, Chris 👍
@garybarton82612 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video! Just fitting the same thing myself and nowhere in the instructions does it tell you where or how to connect the temperature sensor wire from the thermostat. Has no idea thats what the little plate was for! Thanks
@sailingvolupia4 жыл бұрын
Hello us again, was thinking of paying someone to fit mine but am going to give it a go my self now Thanks mate
@asfpd3 жыл бұрын
Fixing the thermostat capillary on ther evaporator plate causes the Danfos refrigeration compressor to cycle on/off. This reduces the chilling effect. I will explain, when the compressor runs the evaporator plate gets cold quickly, condensation forms on it's surface, which then turns to frost. The capillary, if fitted in contact with the evaporator plate, will be at the same temperature and it open-circuits the compressor 12V supply and the compressor stops. The evaporator plate soon defrosts and with it the capillary, the thermostat switch becomes closed, 12V supply to the compressor is restored and the compressor runs again. In practice, the compressor can be observed switching on/off every couple of minutes, depending on how quickly the evaporator plate frosts and defrosts. I will suggest this reduces the refrigeration capacity by as much as 50%, which may not be desired when plenty amp-hours are available. A better solution, which enables the thermostat to control the enclosed refrigerated space temperature more effectively, is to mount the capillary tube close to, although not in direct contact, with the evaporator plate. That's exactly what I have done on our sailing yacht and the unit works much better. i.e The Danfos refrigeration compressor runs for as long as it takes for the thermostat set-point temperature to be reached to maintain the desired temperature range according to the thermostat setting.
@grangerthomas157118 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@SailingBritaly9 күн бұрын
Our pleasure! :-)
@culinary8ew5 жыл бұрын
Cool content 😎. Thanks for sharing.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
😉👍
@bryanyoutubechannel2 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation sir.
@SailingBritaly Жыл бұрын
🙏
@torstenbehrendt8705 жыл бұрын
Like the cable tie tip
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Torsten 👍
@neilscully79305 жыл бұрын
nice vid chris as always
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil 👍
@almath99875 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris good job and video
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Al 👍
@lionelthundercloud2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Super useful! Greatly appreciated
@ckh28155 жыл бұрын
Avoid drill breakout: Clamp a piece of wood flush and covering the outside of the hole being drilled. Or, with hole saws, drill one side half way through then finish the hole from the other side.
@sailingsilverwind Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this
@SailingBritaly Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Fair winds, Chris 👍
@sailingsilverwind Жыл бұрын
@@SailingBritaly I recently bought a Dufour 31 (abandoned) and this isotherm ASU seems to work perfectly after years. Curious if I can maintain it.
@mikehurley50524 жыл бұрын
Good job that, a worthwhile improvement.
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike, it's a big improvement to our quality of life on board. Chris 👍
@stevesheliflying5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve 👍
@simonjconnor4 жыл бұрын
great video and tips. I just bought the GE80 and will keep this vid handy when I do my installation. Cheers
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Simon, good luck with the installation. Cheers, Chris 👍
@pierrevanderdeure81643 жыл бұрын
Great vid’ very helpful thanks. I am now confident I can do the job myself.
@TheRealSasquatch5 жыл бұрын
very neat install.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-)
@patrykszubert18913 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Great Manual. I learned new skill thanks of you.😍
@SailingBritaly3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Patryk! Chris 👍
@ageofconan5 жыл бұрын
Very good diy video. Love it ! Moar please 😁
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@leadsocks4 жыл бұрын
Cool. Both metaphorically and literally I guess!
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
👍
@drwindsurf5 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thank you for this installation guide :)
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeffrey 😉👍
@davidbryant31315 жыл бұрын
I'm constantly chasing those damned cable ties! Thanks for the tip!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Chase no more David! Cheers, Chris 👍
@sea4see5 жыл бұрын
Thx guys need to di same job to my boat!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
sea4see Our pleasure, happy fitting! 🍻👍
@sea4see5 жыл бұрын
Finally I understand how to replace my old fridge was quite a mistery! Thx again happy
@chasfoster125 жыл бұрын
Great DIY video, keep us the good work.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chuck 👍
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, thank you for watching! For more information about this job, including a total price for all the parts needed, check out this link ➜ bit.ly/BritalyFridge❄️ Fair winds, Chris, Rossella & Emma 😊 p.s. Today is Emma's 18 month 'birthday'. It's crazy how fast time is passing!
@vikingrchronicles3 жыл бұрын
You have a new follower! Nice job here! Hope to sail aroud you one day. Cheer from Canada.
@philskype1015 жыл бұрын
isotherm is a quality item.
@sailingvolupia4 жыл бұрын
Love the cable tie tip, thanks mate
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure buddy. 👍
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure buddy. 👍
@clayfarnet9705 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍 always great money saving ideas.
@tedthesailor1724 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Many thanks for sharing. Nice boat as well...
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ted 👍
@adamsz5759 Жыл бұрын
MERCI !
@SailingBritaly3 ай бұрын
Merci á toi! 🙂
@mmanut5 жыл бұрын
Very Clean & Neat. Great Job‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Vinny 🙂👍
@R.E.HILL_5 жыл бұрын
Dielectric grease on those compressor power connections... Only a suggestion... Nice work..
@phil955i2 жыл бұрын
V.good installation. The only thing extra I would've done would be to lag the suction pipe as that can get condensation on it.
@paolobeducci43884 жыл бұрын
Great, great job, after this video I do it too
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
Buon lavoro Paolo! Chris 👍
@danielhoyle35465 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Thank You.
@chrisryba61905 жыл бұрын
This was very useful. Thanks.
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Chris
@AndyUK-Corrival5 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris, not got one myself and not sure I have the space but I know where to come if I do. Andy uk
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy 👍
@johnperry75345 жыл бұрын
Hi mate thanks
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure John 👍
@wallacegrommet93435 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know it when beginning my icebox conversion, but Jeanneau thoughtfully drilled the needed holes, ran wiring, and dedicated a space for the compressor
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
That's very handy! Running the wiring too that's very unusual. Good result for you though! Chris 👍
@SailingPivo3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. I noticed that you didn't talk about refilling the refrigerant. How often will you be topping her up?
@MRTNMARTO4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin! 👍
@rustytag42865 жыл бұрын
at 26:52 you mean cubic feet - not square feet...but I am sure you know that. Great video...I will never open a bag of cable ties the wrong way again!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
That was a test to see who was paying attention, well done, you passed... (Only joking it was a typo) Your cable ties will now stay right where you left them, instead of trying to escape all the time. 👍 Fair winds, Chris 🙂
@jimanderson25185 жыл бұрын
Nice job if I do say so myself. I think I might make a fortune once I get cruzing full time 345.00 Can$ Oops that's whole sale😉 .. The condenser ,as it is " called", is designed max for 90f condensing , so make sure you watch that temperature Not only do you break down the oil but your sub cooling temp will effect your efficiency and motor life . This is what ends up popping your compressor. Also check your voltage at the compressor while running (under load). Make sure your voltage Is in + - range . Another common issue . Other then that two thumbs up .. Enjoy your beers Fairwinds from the @captains.chair And yes that's what I do plus a few million BTU.😉
@steve06806575 жыл бұрын
Love the cable tie tip. #lifehack I've had a car boot full of cable ties because i cut the corner a few years ago.
@marineengineerbudiriyanto.19694 жыл бұрын
Very nice Video....nice Reference of kowledge find in this video
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@Jim-ei2iv3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks! I'm considering installing the same unit you did, or one size down (the Isotherm 2010-ISCE) for my 3.7 cubic foot ice box. After a year, are you still happy with your choice? Does it cool well even in the hottest weather? I'm probably going with the air cooled over the SP to avoid having to install the special thru hull, as you said.
@johnjohnson85313 жыл бұрын
Great installation I have 36’ Pearson Need to the same
@SailingBritaly3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the installation John! Chris 👍
@CraigOverend5 жыл бұрын
Good job. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ 5 Snowflakes for you 😎 Any concerns with the condenser being close to what looks like a heater vent outlet? It might not rain there but I bet it gets cold enough to use the heater a bit!
@SailingBritaly5 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, thanks buddy. Yes that is warm air heating ducting. I don't anticipate problems, as although the ducting gets warm, it doesn't tend to radiate it out very much (which is a good job otherwise the air coming out of the vent at the end wouldn't be warm any more). I will be monitoring this though, and if I think it is an issue I can wrap a fire blanket around the ducting and secure it with stainless steel cable ties. Cheers, Chris 👍
@alansmith22033 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this installation. Is there a reason for this type of cold plate versus a stainless steel holding plate? After puncturing a refridge plate like you installed I have been leary of them every since. smile. Excellent install. Especially using the U shaped channels in the bildge to run cabling. Good job, mate.
@SailingBritaly3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan, thank you. This kit gave us the best value for money of all the options we saw on the market. This is important to us, as we will cover in the video we'll publish later today about the costs of boat ownership. We'll take care not to puncture the evaporator plate, thank you for the warning. Cheers, Chris
@hansvandekoppel15952 жыл бұрын
Very, very useful guide. Question: I connected the capillary hose second in stead of first. Will this be a problem when I will start the unit?
@redwood19572 жыл бұрын
Lots of questions. But first thank you and you did a very nice job. Did that unit come precharged? You did tot have to evacuate the lines. Do you know the 24 hour electrical load when normal on board use. In apox 30 deg c. Thank you Mike
@benjaminpeters25185 жыл бұрын
Did you seal up the 3 holes in the left side of the ice box by the evaporation plate? Great installation of the refrigerator system in your boat.
@dhamma585 жыл бұрын
the other thing that will help keep down energy usage is how much mass is in the unit....if a lot of the foodstuffs have been emptied out, fill up the space with cans or bottles of water....
@Timmygobang Жыл бұрын
How is the stainless steel joined? is it welded or have they used some gap filling epoxy? I need to line my fridge, but thought welding the seams would be way to hot and destroy the insulation behind it. Unless they made the stainless box first and dropped it in I guess....
@kevinhyde14772 жыл бұрын
Hi there, great video thanks. I don't suppose you remember what diameter hole you had to drill in the fridge side to pass the capillary and pipe connections through? And also on the compressor what direction does the fan blow? I'm just working out installation and wondering how to best place the compressor in order to get air pulled from a bilge area and warm air pushed out or my cupboard. Thanks again :)
@d.ruesch90642 жыл бұрын
I love your vids. Too bad you don't post anymore. :/
@STRUTZKOFF5 жыл бұрын
might i suggest synthetic grease on the electrical connections to prevent corrosion
@mathrodite2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a case where the caps are not color-coordinated between the correct male and female. And to make matters much worse, the couplings seem to be identical. PS Fortunately, there is a difference. However, they should print on the user manual cover that only professionals should install this component system. (I notice that the manual does not state which models it's intended for.)
@joseville3 жыл бұрын
3:13 what are those connections called? Quick Couplings? And do you know if they can be installed post market? I'm doing some maintenance on my compressor (101n220 controller and bd35f compressor in a campervan) and would like to fit such connections to make future maintenance easier. Thanks for the great video btw!
@torstenbehrendt8703 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I just bought my own cooling unit from this brand, but the manual doesn't say anything about where to place the thermostat sensor head within the box. Where did you place it in your box? Cheers
@thehoboclub50603 жыл бұрын
It looks like you used spade connectors on the positive and negative cables. Would Anderson power poles also work?
@hansvandekoppel15952 жыл бұрын
Question: I connected the capillary hose second in stead of first. Will this be a problem when I will start the unit?
@psluhn4 жыл бұрын
This video was great, am subscribed to your channel! I am starting to research the process of converting my icebox to a fridge and stubbled across your video, now I feel confident with installing it. Two questions, what made you go with Isotherm and I am trying to find your video on making sure the "now fridge" is well insulated, can you point me to that link.
@SailingBritaly4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Patrick! The Isotherm unit was the best value for our needs and we are still using it as per this video for now with no problems. When we go somewhere very hot we will increase the insulation with some spray foam. Cheers, Chris 👍