Fridge regassing southampton

[Elessar]

Fridge suddenly packed up.
I presume it’s the gas as the motor is running.
Any one know of anywhere near Southampton that can do this sort of thing?

 

[ST840]

There is this place on Millbrook road.
Socal Southampton | Southampton's Calor Gas dealer
They sell marine stuff as well as lpg bottles etc. I know a couple of the local marine lpg engineers buy stuff here. Not sure they do what you need but worth a call. If they can’t maybe they know somebody who does ?

 

[Elessar]

There is this place on Millbrook road.
Socal Southampton | Southampton's Calor Gas dealer
They sell marine stuff as well as lpg bottles etc. I know a couple of the local marine lpg engineers buy stuff here. Not sure they do what you need but worth a call. If they can’t maybe they know somebody who does ?

Very helpful thank you.

 

[ashtead]

Mr RJ Wells has visited us in Haslar so might be a possibility. Others have mentioned him in posts so might know more .

 

[vas]

wire the warning LED and see what it tells you. On a couple of occasions I was sure there was something wrong (lack of gass) only to see that I was low on battery oomph to start the compressor. What I thought was the compressor running was just the fan... Now both my fridges have permanently installed 5mm leds on the panel next to them next to the CN digital thermostats (highly recommend them as well for a tenner each!)

 

[Elessar]

This is proving a nightmare. No one want to re gas it. They either say no or don’t call back. Can’t buy a new one no one has it in stock or they’ve just shut their doors. Loads of crap excuses about COVID.
Guests at the weekend an my main fridge is a cupboard.

 

[Mr Googler]

Midship Boats :: Homepage

Give Edd a try. He’s marine a/c but might be able to help.

 

[ST840]

Have you tried these ??

Appliance Repair Specialists - NAC (Domestic Appliances) LTD

 

[Elessar]

Thank you all.
Edd couldn’t do it but suggested a place in Poole who were very helpful.
Nauticool in Fancy Rd.
I ran it down there in the car and they hope to have it done by Friday.
fingers crossed.

 

[ashtead]

Cut your losses and buy a Dometic 45 litre box or something cheaper ?

 

[jrudge]

Firdges only loose gas if they have a leak. So it is not just a regal but leak detection and repair as well.

Unless the fridge is large and new and expensive I would doubt that repair is viable. Repair I assume would be done in a workshop as they will vacuum test it over a period then I guess pressurise with UV die to find it, then repair, then re- gas. Fridges do not usually have a valve - they are gassed and then the end is bent over and braised. Lot of hassle for an old fridge.

 

[andy59]

I have used Nauticool, good guys and helpful ?

 

[masterofnone]

Mark, dependant on age/ gas. If old R12, replace. as nigh on impossible to find supplies. R134 ( new) gas available. v. difficult to get hold of. Just replaced compressor/ evaporator , very keen prices available .

 

[rafiki_]

Mark, could it be the thermostat? Had to replace this on the Azi a few yeares ago. Easy swap once you can get access.

 

[Elessar]

Mark, could it be the thermostat? Had to replace this on the Azi a few yeares ago. Easy swap once you can get access.

No compressor is running. Good thought though.

 

[Elessar]

Firdges only loose gas if they have a leak. So it is not just a regal but leak detection and repair as well.

Unless the fridge is large and new and expensive I would doubt that repair is viable. Repair I assume would be done in a workshop as they will vacuum test it over a period then I guess pressurise with UV die to find it, then repair, then re- gas. Fridges do not usually have a valve - they are gassed and then the end is bent over and braised. Lot of hassle for an old fridge.

Agreed with all of that. But I have guests at the weekend and a new fridge can’t be found.
Places either don’t have them in stock or those that do are using COVID as an excuse for crap service.

 

[Just_sayin']

Fascinated to learn how you have taken "it" to Poole.

Assuming it's the compressor didn't you have to disconnect the refrigerant lines? No, of course you did.

Hasn't that allowed air into the actual fridge circuit?

I always thought that if you bought/fitted a new cold plate and compressor at the same time that there was some sort of sealing both ends that got broken as you tightened the nuts together.

 

[Homer J]

+1 for RG Wells. Came out to Beaulieu. high quality work and straight.

 

[Elessar]

Fascinated to learn how you have taken "it" to Poole.

Assuming it's the compressor didn't you have to disconnect the refrigerant lines? No, of course you did.

Hasn't that allowed air into the actual fridge circuit?

I always thought that if you bought/fitted a new cold plate and compressor at the same time that there was some sort of sealing both ends that got broken as you tightened the nuts together.

Like most fringes it’s a self contained unit. 4 screws and a cable and it’s out.

 

[Just_sayin']

Sorry, I was on a friends yacht at the time and he was showing me his compressor to work out what might have happened to yours. Danfoss with a separate compressor.. I skim all the forums, missed I was on the MoBo one.