Seastoke
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And he never even buys coke , I visited him as a Pricess owner and come away with a sealine
Fridge woes
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Bouba
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While I cannot deny the link between a refrigerator and Coca Cola ….can we stay focused on my problems, gentlemen
Boathook
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SimonX
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Reminds me of the old American/Australian joke about British cars:
Q: “Why do the English drink warm beer?”
A: “Because Lucas make their refrigerators.”
Bouba
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Ok…the technicien arrived on time…had the refrigerant and the gauges with him…half an hour later he was all finished and the fridge is cooling as we speak.
He didn’t add any valve…so the valve must already exist on the compressor…but for the life of me I cannot see it.
He didn’t add any valve…so the valve must already exist on the compressor…but for the life of me I cannot see it.
Bouba
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I put the fridge on low…waited an hour…the compressor turned off…and it made ice 
Success!
Success!
Hurricane
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Result - keep that guys name/card. You might need to do it again in 2 or 3 years time.
The port doesn't need to be on the compressor. Your system seems to be a split system where the compressor is remote from the fridge. Sailing yachts often have a "keel cooler" which is a "through hull" device to transfer heat into the seawater so split systems are very common.
Bouba
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The compressor is separate…it can be accessed from a hatch under the pilots seat…it is mounted on a wooden base a few inches from the back of the fridge
Bouba
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Just paid….€200 ….you be the judge
Boathook
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A lot cheaper than a new fridge !
markc
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I've always thought that a manifold set and a couple of cans of R134A are a good idea to carry in the spares chest. Going to do that this year.
Hurricane
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The going rate in Sant Carles is about 80 euros
Bouba
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Even for boats owned by the English ?
Hurricane
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I did just that but, as said earlier, you need to fit (or have) a Schrader valve port.
Also watch a few Youtube videos on the subject.
I also bought some scales so that I could weigh the amount of refrigerant as well as adjust the pressures.
You should find manufacturers information printed on the side of the fridge/compressor.
Hurricane
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Of course
Seastoke
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Coke drinkers need overcharging .
Wansworth
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I am so happy when you get a pro in and solves the problem,paying for the service hardly mattersI put the fridge on low…waited an hour…the compressor turned off…and it made ice
Success!
Bouba
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Are you implying you don’t approve of my DIY ?
Wansworth
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No it was a general observation from very own experience that calling in a pro to solve problems in May cases solves the problem at the same time avoiding creating more problems through not being a pro
…..my father was to be blunt a bodger but he solved problems,in my cases I admit to being unskilled and call in a pro,almost always engine problems
Bouba
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I was only teasing you......YouTube can make you an expert instantly....but an expert knows hidden risks you may not...plus, because it’s a boat, the usual contortions apply....and the osteopath’s bill can be larger than the mechanic’sNo it was a general observation from very own experience that calling in a pro to solve problems in May cases solves the problem at the same time avoiding creating more problems through not being a pro