Pay attention to the connections
The part is solid and compact. Unfortunately, I did not realize until I had removed the old compressor and wanted to connect the new one, that Dometic represents an idiosyncratic philosophy regarding the connection to the evaporator lines. The existing on my ship coupling system does not fit. Dometic uses metal-sealing screw connections - once screwed tight, they must not be opened. If so, you have to send the compressor unit (maybe also the evaporator including 1 piece of ship?) To the factory, where new fittings are soldered and the system is refilled. How incredibly handy for a sailboat that's off the beaten track of civilization. Maybe there are "sail-in" stations from Dometic somewhere in Europe, no idea. Here in SE Asia, the "refrigeration specialists" have just shaken their heads to the question of suitable fittings. I've just had the gland ends of the old compressor soldered to the new, got new O-rings and can now with the old clutches as previously separate the compressor from the evaporator, without much gas is lost - especially no air penetrates. Brazing equipment required, one vacuum pump, R134a refrigerant with filling device. The Fridge is purring again ...
