8/12/2023 0 Comments Ice box freezer![]() I first tried to discover what type of insulation was encasing the existing shell, and what condition it was in after 37 years. Nor could I do anything about the side of the box which was bonded to the hull, but I could get to the other three sides. I therefore could not consider adding insulation to the inside of the box because it would reduce storage space. The inside of my ice box has a fibreglass inner shell 13”inches wide at the top and only 10”inches at the bottom. ![]() ![]() When the freezer is ‘off’ the inside of the box slowly starts to de-thaw, so the thicker the insulation the slower the de-thawing process. ![]() One reason why insulation is so important on a sailboat is because you want the equipment running as little as possible, to reduce battery drain. I was advised that no less than four inches and preferably six inches of insulation thickness would be necessary to insulate the compartment for a freezer. So I posted a question on the Cruisers Forum and received over 130 messages which varied from, “Impossible-buy a self contained fridge/freezer box,” to, “It depends on the thickness of the insulation.” The thread was viewed by more than 6500 members worldwide, so there is evidently great interest in what I was considering doing.įrom these replies, and talking to people, it became apparent that insulation is the single most important portion of any boat freezer. I had absolutely no experience of installing freezers, and I wasn't even sure if it was possible. It was 29”inches deep and extremely difficult to reach the bottom through the small 12”inch square lid, but there was a shelf half way up where food could be placed and ice packed underneath. The box was completely encapsulated in the side of the galley, with one side against the hull. The first thing I did was remove the old refrigerator and slide a nice new stainless steel Indel unit in the same place, but this didn't hold frozen food, so I began to consider if I might be able to convert the ice box into a proper freezer. Steve's Appliance Spares' warranties, and terms of sale will comply with all requirements of the Consumer Guarantees Act.When I bought Britannia, it had an old front opening refrigerator, which didn't cool very well, along with a built-in ice box, which only kept 20 Lbs of ice for a day before it melted.\ It specifies rights and remedies available to you if our goods fail to meet one or more of these guarantees. The New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act sets out certain guarantees goods have to meet. Steve's Appliance Spares will inspect the faulty product within 7 days of notice and offer to replace or refund your purchase depending on which option you wish to choose. We reserve the right to refuse a warranty claim where the goods have been damaged, improperly used, or for electrical products, not installed by a registered Electrician, Plumber, service agent or suitably qualified person. We will not reimburse third-party shipping costs if the return label is not used. In the event an item has failed, we will cover the freight cost of the replacement as well as supply a return label to ship back to us. The cost of installing an original or replacement part is the customers responsibility.įor electrical parts, we require proof of installation of the service part by an electrical worker. Warranty ClaimsĪll our items come with minimum 12 months warranty.Įlectrical service parts must be installed by a registered electrical worker or plumber depending on the part purchased. If you've made a mistake and want to buy the correct item, this fee will be waived. Shipping costs are non-refundable and the cost of returning an incorrect / non-faulty item is the buyers responsibility.Ī restocking fee will apply to returns, equal to 20% of the part cost - this excludes items being exchanged for the correct part. ![]() Incorrectly ordered and non-faulty items must be returned to Steve's Appliance Spares within 14 days of ordering in unused, original packaging / original condition supplied. ![]()
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