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Sail Life - Hooking up the fridge, DIY sailboat restoration

18 de septiembre de 2016 · 13 min · 61K vistas

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Mads installs a new refrigeration system aboard the sailboat Athena, focusing on mounting the evaporator, routing the tubing, and connecting the compressor. After repairing gouges in the countertop with teak molding, he seals the fridge interior seams using caulk smoothed with a finger and soapy water.3:04 He mounts the evaporator vertically inside the fridge box, securing it with spacers and screws, then routes the tubing to the compressor unit located on a shelf beneath the galley sink.6:29 To pass the tubing through the bulkhead, he uses a Forstner bit to drill a 1.5-inch hole.7:13 He paints the surrounding surfaces to ensure a smooth, cleanable finish.8:23 After connecting the quick-coupling lines and wiring the 12-volt control box, he troubleshoots an initial operational issue, discovering the thermostat requires turning past a specific resistance point to engage.10:36 The system successfully cools the box.11:54 A planned sink installation is delayed due to manufacturing defects in the new unit.2:01

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