CPD
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I am fairly sure my fridge needs re-charging with refrigerant. It will run for hours and not get much colder than ambient. Does anyone know of any engineers they can recommend ?
East Coast fridge engineers
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Sixpence
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Presume you've
a-checked the probe isn't frozen ?
b-checked that the thermostat is working ? compressor activates when the stat is adjusted
More likely to be one of those than being in need of charging up, unless the skin has been pierced in which case that hole would need fixing first anyway
Also check the radiator at the back and make sure it's not all fluffed up or it can't dissipate heat, so can't cool down
If I think of anything else I'll add it, but as for an engineer, no idea
a-checked the probe isn't frozen ?
b-checked that the thermostat is working ? compressor activates when the stat is adjusted
More likely to be one of those than being in need of charging up, unless the skin has been pierced in which case that hole would need fixing first anyway
Also check the radiator at the back and make sure it's not all fluffed up or it can't dissipate heat, so can't cool down
If I think of anything else I'll add it, but as for an engineer, no idea
FullCircle
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Recommendation from a friend. Believe he does both gas and fridges.
Will Hayward in Woodbridge
07803 821659
Will Hayward in Woodbridge
07803 821659
CPD
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Thanks Dave. Nothing is frozen, the pipe after the expansion valve does get a little cold and the compressor runs constantly (it would if it wasnt getting a signal to say something is cold), so I have assumed a gas leak, tho yes, if I am right, then a leak test will have to be done before it is re-charged.
FullCircle
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[pedant/] Its a vac test..... so trying to take air in, rather than leaking out[/pedant]
It is a fact that the gas molecules are such that they are smaller than the pump seal and shaft materal molecules, and squeeze out one at a time, the little blighters.
This is more prevalent in say vehicle installations, which is why they need recharging every couple of years or so.
The issue with yours, Dear Poster, is that it is likely to be of an age where it *was* filled with R-12, you planet destroyer.
Upshot of this march of technology is that you need a bloke licensed to purchase R-12 and fill your little unit, as it is not over the counter anymore.
As the characteristics of the new stuff, R134 or sim'lar, don't lend themselves to functioning in an old system (wouldn't you know it?), you will need the services of a bloke. He will likely fit a self clamping/piecing tap to your current pipe, and do it from there. A Schrader valve normally, just like yer bike.
Signed Jim,
who owned a factory making.....aircraft fridges. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
It is a fact that the gas molecules are such that they are smaller than the pump seal and shaft materal molecules, and squeeze out one at a time, the little blighters.
This is more prevalent in say vehicle installations, which is why they need recharging every couple of years or so.
The issue with yours, Dear Poster, is that it is likely to be of an age where it *was* filled with R-12, you planet destroyer.
Upshot of this march of technology is that you need a bloke licensed to purchase R-12 and fill your little unit, as it is not over the counter anymore.
As the characteristics of the new stuff, R134 or sim'lar, don't lend themselves to functioning in an old system (wouldn't you know it?), you will need the services of a bloke. He will likely fit a self clamping/piecing tap to your current pipe, and do it from there. A Schrader valve normally, just like yer bike.
Signed Jim,
who owned a factory making.....aircraft fridges. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
CPD
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Thanks Jim, I need a gas pipe replacing too, so 2 dead birds.
Wunja
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Fridge? I thought you were a ruffty tuffty circumnavigating blue water globe trotting Jester... what do you need a fridge for?
Apart from keeping the beer cold. Good point, ignore the above!
Apart from keeping the beer cold. Good point, ignore the above!
Sixpence
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Just to add insult to injury, planet murderer /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
If and when you need a new fridge, unless I am mistaken, the gas has to be removed first. Open to correction here, obviously, before you can take it to the tip,recycling, or ditch as they seem to do around here /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
If and when you need a new fridge, unless I am mistaken, the gas has to be removed first. Open to correction here, obviously, before you can take it to the tip,recycling, or ditch as they seem to do around here /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
CPD
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Fridge? I thought you were a ruffty tuffty circumnavigating blue water globe trotting Jester... what do you need a fridge for?
Apart from keeping the beer cold. Good point, ignore the above!
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Quite. Why do it without cold beer ??? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Fridge? I thought you were a ruffty tuffty circumnavigating blue water globe trotting Jester... what do you need a fridge for?
Apart from keeping the beer cold. Good point, ignore the above!
[/ QUOTE ]
Quite. Why do it without cold beer ??? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
michael_w
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If the whole contraption needs replacement, talk to Ian Gorringe at Penguin Refrigeration I've bought two systems from him, and both worked faultlessly.
Go for the keel cooled option. So much more efficient.
Go for the keel cooled option. So much more efficient.
Phoenix of Hamble
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I'll second Ian Gorringe.
He helped sort my fridge problems out last year in a thoroughly professional and very helpful manner.
He helped sort my fridge problems out last year in a thoroughly professional and very helpful manner.
homa
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Will Haywood
I can second Will Haywood.
He has done my Gas and fridge installations.
He's based in Waldringfield, but is a man with a van and will travel.
I can second Will Haywood.
He has done my Gas and fridge installations.
He's based in Waldringfield, but is a man with a van and will travel.