ZimbiIV Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi,We have finally changed Capt Matt for a Seamaster 820, very happy with it BUT the fridge is VERY noisy it is an ENGEL does anyone know which is the best/quietest fridge available?paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 iso therm, with a remote compressor..................................so you can hide it in the depths,,,,,,,don,t look at the price standing up,,,,you may fall down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 We have a Shoreline and it is very quiet and economical but like the Isotherm they are not cheap. Well is anything you want for the boat cheap , I dont think the word boat and cheap or inexpensive go together at all. http://www.shoreline-marine.co.uk/fridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 We have a Shoreline and it is very quiet and economical but like the Isotherm they are not cheap. Well is anything you want for the boat cheap , I dont think the word boat and cheap or inexpensive go together at all. http://www.shoreline-marine.co.uk/fridges We bought the 5511 a couple of years ago and it's been really great. The ice compartment does just that and we're never out of ice for drinkies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitingmidge Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 HI, I apologise for the late posting (I'm a specialist at that!) I have "cheap" and effective - a 230v 2+ energy rated standard domestic bar fridge that cost something like 220€ running through a 500W full sinewave inverter. To err on the side of caution, a slightly larger inverter would be better for the fridge, but ours has performed faultlessly and silently for almost four years now. Of course we don't venture into seriously rough waterways, but for all the usual waves and wakes on rivers its' been terrific. , Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealist Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hi peter, how big is your battery bank? I have considered replacing our existing isotherm fridge with a domestic type when the time comes. For example I have 2 12v 110 amp hr for my domestics, how long am I likely to get before a system like yours drains the batteries completley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 If you mean run a 240v mains fridge from 2 110ah batteries via an inverter, don't. The inverter will knacker your batteries faster than opening the caps and tipping the fluid away. 12v is the only way to do it unless you have a permenant shore connection. The Shoreline fridges are very good. If you want one of these, you should drop me a line; we can get some good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealist Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Good advice thanks for that Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
650xs Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 just alittle note ole rule apply ............ better quality and correct batt, in rite situation ............. cheap batt,,,cheap fridge , not enough charge to batt banks ,poor wiring etc will result in sour milk,ice cubes melty and unhappy wiffy .... same ole thing get more appliance's and don,t in crease the power supply nor improve the poor ole charge circuit ...... just a thought ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 I started this, now buying a Waeco CR50, is it worth buying the adapter? We have shore power and a sterling battery charger (2 Domestic). So would the charger be enough to keep the batteries charged? £65 for an A/C adapter seems a lot! paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hi Paul, I have the CR50 which runs from the batteries and my shore power charger keeps the batteries well topped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks LS. £65 does buy a lot of white wine to store in the fridge. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 We have a CR50 which runs on the batteries only with no problems. The adapter will work on Shorepower when you are plugged in and revert to batteries when you are not. We had the adapter on our last boat but found it was not worth doing when I installed the new fridge in our present boat. If you intend to leave the fridge on, say for a few days when you are away, I'de say get the adapter or just use the onboard charger. Choice is yours really. Incidently, we have 3 domestic batteries of 120amps each + 2 for the inverter and 1 for the engine. (Can't have enough! ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 We have 2 fridges on board. One runs from shorepower and automatically switches to batteries when shorepower is unplugged. The second runs solely on batteries and we have had no problems so far even when both are running on 12v. We do turn one of them off at night though )the beer fridge) as it's a bit noisy with 2 going at once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Two Fridges. Whatever next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 White and Pink Champagne had freezers fitted in them from new in early 90's lol Posh or what! Oh and a Mini Bar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Two Fridges. Whatever next. Lol. Not my fault, they came with the boat! Still very handy though; one for beer and the other for more beer! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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