I was doing a thorough cabin inspection, checking and exercising through-holes, cleaning bilges, engine checks etc, which got me into some tight spaces. One piece of operating equipment I could not check on is the refrigeration unit for the galley freezer/refer. It is working fine but I sure would like to know how to get to it in case it needs repair. I thought I might access it from the starboard locker but that looks pretty tightened up. No ability to see it from under the sink either. This is the first Spring season I have owned this particular boat. It is a two cabin layout. I'd appreciate any help on this.
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access
- Thread starter Riverdaze
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There's nothing wrong with the compressor. I just don't like not being able to reach operating equipment on my boat. I can't send photos since I don't know how to access it.
You could look for 2 copper pipes running away from the fridge location (they may be insulated), and are usually tucked away somewhere. Mine (not a Bene) run behind my stove/oven, then into A locker, Then though my engine bilge, and finally reach my compressor in my lazzarette.
If you can identify the line set and trace it away from the fridge, you should be able to find it.
Alternately, you could find the power line from the electrical panel and trace the wires to the compressor. But I think finding the line set would be much easier to trace.
Hopefully another Bene owner can add some hints to where to find it.
Good luck.
Greg
If you can identify the line set and trace it away from the fridge, you should be able to find it.
Alternately, you could find the power line from the electrical panel and trace the wires to the compressor. But I think finding the line set would be much easier to trace.
Hopefully another Bene owner can add some hints to where to find it.
Good luck.
Greg
