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Adler Barbour Dometic Replacement Thermostat - 290000280
Item: #859715 | Part Number: 290000280$41.99
Description
The Adler Barbour Dometic Replacement Thermostat 290000280 is a direct replacement designed for 80 and 100 Series Dometic/Adler Barbour evaporator units. Built for reliable temperature control, it helps maintain consistent cooling performance in marine refrigeration systems. Easy to install with flexible mounting options.
Adler Barbour Dometic Replacement Thermostat - 290000280 Item # 859715
Description
The Adler Barbour/Dometic Replacement Thermostat is designed for use with the 80 and 100 Series Dometic/Adler Barbour Evaporator Units.
Features:
- Adler Barbour Replacement Thermostat
- Applications: 80 and 100 Series Dometic/Adler Barbour Evaporator Units
Installation :
- Mount the thermostatic control unit high in the icebox, away from moisture and spillage
- It should also be visible and accessible
- It is acceptable to mount the thermostatic control unit outside of the icebox space if you prefer
- At least 12 inches/30.5 cm of capillary sensing tube must be inside the box
- The capillary sensing tube is 36 inches/91.4 cm long and must reach from the thermostatic control unit to the clamping plate on the side of the freezer unit
- It must be routed along the icebox wall, clear of food, shelving, etc
- The thermostat can be mounted by using either the adhesive backing on the thermostat mounting flanges or the stainless steel mounting screws (supplied)
- If using the adhesive backing, the mounting area must be clean and dry
- Peel off the protective backing from the adhesive foam on both mounting flanges of the thermostatic control unit, position carefully and press firmly to adhere
- Adler Barbour recommends that you also use the mounting screws by drilling two 9/64 inch /0.36 cm holes through the thermostat flange holes
Part Numbers for Adler Barbour Dometic Replacement Thermostat - 290000280
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Happy Buyer from
Simple replacement
Exact replacement for my 2004 Catalina 387 fridge thermostat. It took 10 minutes to replace, and the fridge was up and running.
Date published: 2025-10-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TedB from
fridge working again
bought new compressor but it wouldn't regulate. The new thermostat worked great.
Date published: 2025-04-18
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Peter from
Replacement Thermostat
I bought this in error because I did not realize the Evaporator already came with a thermostat! I now have a spare.
Date published: 2024-11-13
Questions
Will this replace a f1710jr270 for my alder Barbour refrigerator? What does the connection look like?
Have an older Dometic Condensing unit CU-100. Unit does not get cold and sometimes does not kick on. Will this thermostat work with this unit? It appears to have the same connections.
Not knowing your unit, The chances are yes. This is decades old thermostat technology. I replaced mine in a 2000 Beneteau with an Adler Barbour Compressor and it works fine.
You can use a screwdriver to bridge two of the terminals and if the compressor comes back to life, it is the thermostat that needs replacing. Small price for ice.
Date published: 2025-05-03
Do you have an electrical diagram for the tab connections of this thermostat? I am unsure which wire connects where (there are 2 silver on the chassis, one vertical labeled 3, and two horizontal labeled 4).
I don't see a way to upload drawing. Assuming the switch is being held with the dial facing up, The yellow wire goes on the vertical brass colored pin and the green wire goes on the horizontal brass colored pin farthest away from the vertical brass colored pin wich holds the yellow wire. The other pins are not used on my configuration.
I only have 2 wires going to the switch.
Date published: 2026-01-13