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Subject: RE: [world-cruising] Re: Icy Choice
From: Grafton, John (JGrafton@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Jan 28 2003 - 17:23:36 EST
> I don't think you will get too far with an ammonia system in the
> boating arena. First the ammonia is dangerous to handle, second
> there are very few mechanics with experience handling the stuff, so
> finding one dockside would be difficult much less in a distant port.
> Additionally, the systems have not had applications that
> demanded "miniaturization" as needed on a boat. Good Luck with your
> search, but this is one area where following the leader has a lot of
> advantages.
> jt
>
>
> Well I disagree with most of that. I use a Adler Baubour cold machine
> with solar panels to make up for the use of current. Works very well for
> me. I know of cruisers that use ammonia based systems powered by propane
> and they are very happy. The RV/travel trailer industry have used these
> systems for years. I wouldn't worry about the mechanic business either.
> If you are going to design and install the system then you will probably
> be able to work on it. I can work on and maintain every system and
> component on my yacht. As I recall I helped a buddy burp his reefer once
> a year. I think he said that since he was at dock most of the time that
> year the reefer needed to be turned upside down for a short while to make
> up for the lack of movement.
Good luck,
John
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