WAECO Alder/Barbour RPD-190
 

I've been researching installing a refrigeration system in my boat.

I've been looking at the WAECO Alder/Barbour RPD-190 refrigerator. Has
anyone had experience with this unit?

Also, It
only has 2 inches of insulation for the freezer, and 1 inch for the
refrigerator.
Would it be effective to build an insulated cabinet to install the unit
into?

First it really isn't enough insulation. Depending on where you are, it may
run constantly. I'm in TX and it can get hot here. I installed a Waeco
CU-200 with the VD-153 evaporator. I love it!
Jay

"Pacific Glider" wrote in message
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I've been researching installing a refrigeration system in my boat.

I've been looking at the WAECO Alder/Barbour RPD-190 refrigerator. Has
anyone had experience with this unit?

Also, It
only has 2 inches of insulation for the freezer, and 1 inch for the
refrigerator.
Would it be effective to build an insulated cabinet to install the unit
into?

"Pacific Glider" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've been researching installing a refrigeration system in my boat.

I've been looking at the WAECO Alder/Barbour RPD-190 refrigerator. Has
anyone had experience with this unit?

Also, It
only has 2 inches of insulation for the freezer, and 1 inch for the
refrigerator.
Would it be effective to build an insulated cabinet to install the unit
into?

I bought their portable CF 110 Coolmatic. It has 110 Litres of capacity and
runs on 120 VAC or 12 VDC. I used it on my boat for a while and it would
freeze every thing solid at level 4 out of 7 or beyond. I now keep it at
level 2 and it still forms ice crystals in some drinks. Since my boat is now
on the hard I keep it in my basement to keep drinks cool and it cycles on
about 10 % of the time. It has about 4 cm of insulation. I bought it because
I can use it either as a small chest freezer or a fridge on the boat. I am
amazed at the efficiency of it compared to my Norcold refrigerator.

Rob