H33 ICEBOX

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Jun 4, 2004
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Hunter 33_77-83 SubBaseNLon Groton, CT
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Last winter I pulled my galley apart for several projects. One of which was to add insulation to the icebox. In the project forms one owner describes how he added insulation, so I expected to find a lot of air gaps. I only found one, loaded it with spray in expanding foam and put things back together. I actually disassembled the galley cabinetry for these projects, the counter came off and was replaced, the cabinets were disassembled (and later re-assembled), I took photos if you need them. However, the little insulation I added probably didn't help a whole lot. I do three things to make ice last longer in our icebox. 1) I pre-cool the box a day or so early by loading in ice. 2) I make my own blocks of ice (tupperware type containers kept in the freezer) which last longer than cubes. 3) I lay a sheet of insulation over the contents before putting the icebox lid on. The insulaton I use comes from Sears hardware, it looks like bubble wrap with reflective aluminum skin on both sides. My ice lasts about 4 days in New England summer heat. Hope this helps some.
 
Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 33_77-83 Montevallo Al
adding H33 insulation

link is to photo forum article on adding insulation to icebox. In my 79 H33, this made an enormous difference in ice keeping ability, much better.
 
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