Fridge

[Mr Cassandra]

I need a new 12 volt fridge ,one preferably with easy fit connectors ,however, looking on line at various items the ends from compressed and from plate look large diameters , does anyone have an idea how large?

 

[coopec]

I need a new 12 volt fridge ,one preferably with easy fit connectors ,however, looking on line at various items the ends from compressed and from plate look large diameters , does anyone have an idea how large?
[t/QUOTE]

Sorry! I haven't the slightest idea what you are talking about.

Maybe someone else can help you?

 

[PCUK]

Can't you use a fridge that is is all in one and doesn't need a separate evaporator and therefore connectors?

 

[PetiteFleur]

I have an 'all in one ' and it works well - but you may not suit your available space.

 

[Daverw]

The connectors are about 20mm diameter each, pipes are obviously small, I would expect to have a 25mm hole for both to go through along with the temp probe

 

[LadyInBed]

Have a look at 12/24 Volt Fridge Freezer Components & Kits Archives - Penguin Refrigeration

 

[Mr Cassandra]

try again I have a boat with both a fridge and a separate freezer built in to t galley .The freezer works of a frego pump on the engine.
The fridge works off a 12 v compressor, my wife when defrosting the plate ,put a knife through it.
As the unit is 15 years old, I thought change it for one that is pre charged with easy fit connectors ( no need to get a fridge engineer).,Its the size of the connections I need to know as the access holes on the original are only 10 mm

 

[PCUK]

Always a good idea to tell the whole story.

 

[superheat6k]

I would avoid using instant connectors on a fridge. As they mate a small quantity of air can enter, and invariably they will leak, albeit slowly.

 

[QBhoy]

Been a while since I took much to do with refrigeration, but certainly a while ago there were fittings you could get that were fairly universal and were of the type that pierced into existing pipework. Widely used at the time.

 

[Beneteau381]

try again I have a boat with both a fridge and a separate freezer built in to t galley .The freezer works of a frego pump on the engine.
The fridge works off a 12 v compressor, my wife when defrosting the plate ,put a knife through it.
As the unit is 15 years old, I thought change it for one that is pre charged with easy fit connectors ( no need to get a fridge engineer).,Its the size of the connections I need to know as the access holes on the original are only 10 mm

Just measured mine, 25 mm across flats for the female and 17mm across flats for the smaller male that screws in to it. Add a couple of mm for the across points of flats!

 

[Beneteau381]

I would avoid using instant connectors on a fridge. As they mate a small quantity of air can enter, and invariably they will leak, albeit slowly.

For info, not arguing, mine is now 20 years old, no leaks, I checked the gas pressures about two years ago. Frost line on evaporator good.

 

[Chris_Robb]

I would avoid using instant connectors on a fridge. As they mate a small quantity of air can enter, and invariably they will leak, albeit slowly.

Installed 2008, frogo boat from Penguin. Still working well without any recharge in greece