Frigoboat, 'Merlin II', Automatic Smart Speed Controller for Danfoss BD35/50F Compressors. A small circuit board that plugs onto the controller of Danfoss BD35F or BD50F compressors and controls the compressor speed automatically; Includes a green LED that shows the speed the compressor is running. Frigoboat, Compressor for Keel-Cooled Condensing Units, K35F and K50F. Pre-charged system equipped with Frigoboat self-sealing couplings; Uses non-ozone depleting refrigerant R134a; Automatically runs on 12 to 24 volts DC; For refrigerators up to 20 cu ft or freezers up to 10 cu ft; Units are 10-1/4' L x 5-5/8' W x 6-5/8' H, weigh 12.7 lbs.
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Frigoboat Keel Cooler 12V refrigerator & freezer; Frigoboat Smart compressor speed control; Gimballed Force 10 LP three burner stove with oven and cover; Fireboy/Xintex LP gas detector, alarm and control system; Two 10lb aluminum propane tanks mounted in deck locker; Origo microwave; General Ecology Seagull water filter; Deep double stainless. Installation and Operation Manual - Frigoboat 12/24v Systems Rev. Merlin Smart Speed Control (SSC) Instructions. Frigoboat Master control box explanation. (2) Manual Speed Adjustment ‐ Speed Board: This gives user‐adjustable speed selection from 2000 to 3500 RPM, by adjustment of a potentiometer with a small screwdriver. The Speed Board is a PCB that plugs on to the compressor controller.
Zanshin I has both a freezer and a refrigerator. These draw most of the electrical power that the boat needs in order to keep food and beverages cold in these tropical waters. The system is manufactured by Frigoboat and uses aDanfoss compressor running off 12V to pump the heat away. The freezer uses a keel-cooler, which moves the warmth to a metal plate on the outside of the hull below the waterline; this is quiet and relatively efficient. The refrigerator has a fan that pumps the warmth into the galley area and does make quite a bit of noise audible when nothing else is active on the boat.
The experts at Frostline recommended that I get the “Smart-Speed-Control” unit for the refrigeration unit(s); this dynamically changes the compressor run speeds so that it always runs an optimal amount of time, this will hopefully reduce the energy load for the system.
At the time of writing, I haven't found a way to get at the freezer compressor to install the second unit, but that will be (another) work project sometime soon.
Addendum - The second compressor was easy to access once I figured out where it was, strategically placed in the pot/pan cupboard underneath the cupboard bottom.
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Frigoboat, known world-wide for its fine, quality construction and dependable service has been family owned and operated for almost 50 years.
Put together a system so it is exactly what you want, to fit the size space you have on your boat or RV by choosing a component from the categories below:
Compressor/Condensers: choose water-cooled, air-cooled, or keel-cooled (BD35 for smaller boxes, BD50 for larger boxes and freezers)
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Evaporators: bin-shaped without a door for vertical installations; bin-shaped with a door for horizontal installations; or flat-shaped for all refrigerator or all freezer boxes to bend around the sides of your ice box.
Thermostats: select either a simple mechanical thermostat that attaches to the evaporator or a digital thermostat that is also a thermometer that measures the temperature of the air in your box. Both act as the on-off switch for our compressor based on the set point.
Refrigeration Accessories: Those spare parts, or upgrades to make your system hummm.
Cabinets & Drawers: Gorgeous, high-grade, well built, front opening cabinets or double-drawer units, stainless steel inside and out (no plastic linings!). Just add the compressor/condensor of your choice and you're set.
To give you some ideas, below are some kits we've put together for you, but these are only a few of the possibilities. May we suggest downloading the Pricing Matrix to see full system prices based on the cubic foot of your box and if that box is to be a refrigerator or a freezer.
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