Fridge compressor over gassed

[masterofnone]

Hi just fitted a danfoss/ dometic compressor and cold plate, the type with precharged lines. in use the lines are icing up all the way back to the compressor. when at the boat show i discussed this with one of the reps, who gave me the advice to release some of the gas in the system. Only problem I've forgotten the detail. Along the lines of turn on? purge some gas for 5 secs and watch where icing occurs. TIA.

 

[vyv_cox]

Hi just fitted a danfoss/ dometic compressor and cold plate, the type with precharged lines. in use the lines are icing up all the way back to the compressor. when at the boat show i discussed this with one of the reps, who gave me the advice to release some of the gas in the system. Only problem I've forgotten the detail. Along the lines of turn on? purge some gas for 5 secs and watch where icing occurs. TIA.

It is possibly illegal to discharge refrigerant into the atmosphere but having said that you might like to look at Recharging marine refrigeration systems

 

[PCUK]

Had the same thing at home, just release a small amount at a time, leave for a few hours and see what difference that makes, then repeat if necessary. Don't let too much out in one go.

 

[Deleted member 478]

It is possibly illegal to discharge refrigerant into the atmosphere but having said that you might like to look at Recharging marine refrigeration systems

Vyv, I'd love to have a copy of your brilliant, and very useful website, in PDF format, for those days I'm out of site of an internet connection.

 

[vyv_cox]

Vyv, I'd love to have a copy of your brilliant, and very useful website, in PDF format, for those days I'm out of site of an internet connection.

Thanks for the compliment, glad you find it useful.
It would be a massive job to convert it to pdf but you are welcome to do it if you wish!

 

[Deleted member 478]

If I do, I'll send you a copy.