Fridge Replacement

May 26, 2020
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Hunter 36 St Augustine, FL
I own a 2008 Hunter 36 and the refrigerator is not cooling enough. It maybe time to replace. It has a Nova Kool. Is there a different brand that would fit?
 
Jul 7, 2004
8,496
Hunter 30T Cheney, KS
You might try having it serviced first. My NovaKool had leaky fittings and just needed a recharge. Probably saved me over $1k and a lot of work. Even at nearing 30 years old it only takes about 65 watts to run. About like turning a lightbulb on.
 
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Apr 8, 2011
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Hunter 40 Deale, MD
I own a 2008 Hunter 36 and the refrigerator is not cooling enough. It maybe time to replace. It has a Nova Kool. Is there a different brand that would fit?
Following...2009 H36 here with exact same fridge. Good thought Justin_NSA. Man does mine take awhile to cool down when I put new stuff in there. It got up to 49 degrees from 37 last weekend when I filled it up with food, and finally cooled down by the next morning. The temp rheostat requires locking pliers to move, and there's no indication of relative temperature other than "1/4 turn, let's see what that does". Its just not at the top of the list to futz with right now, and its mostly working. But interested to see what others say.
 

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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
I just installed a NovoKool F3800 in my boat..
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It will serve as a cold re-fridge (33-35F).:beer:
We will see how the energy budget goes. I am hopeful it provides good service. They were sure easy to work with, answering questions in prep for the install. Almost looks like original equipment, thanks to the assist by @LeslieTroyer carpentry and work shop.
 

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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
@tfox2069 You might give the NovaKool site a call. They may have a replacement part for your stubborn rheostat.
 
Apr 8, 2011
773
Hunter 40 Deale, MD
@tfox2069 You might give the NovaKool site a call. They may have a replacement part for your stubborn rheostat.
They do - I've looked up the part. If my wife sees one more package arriving for the boat...I mean one more than the one that arrived today with new 12v fans in it...I might need to get a lawyer.

Wait a minute, I think the marina will accept packages. Gotta check into that. With my luck they'd e-mail my wife.
 

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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
23,270
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
If my wife sees one more package arriving for the boat.
It is a risky world we all live in when we have a wife and a mistress. (I still have the superstious behavior of referring to my boat as a female) .
Be cautious.
 
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May 7, 2012
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Hunter e33 Maple Bay, BC
They do - I've looked up the part. If my wife sees one more package arriving for the boat...I mean one more than the one that arrived today with new 12v fans in it...I might need to get a lawyer.

Wait a minute, I think the marina will accept packages. Gotta check into that. With my luck they'd e-mail my wife.
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