Fridge woes

[Seastoke]

I dont think that i have ever seen a red wine in any of Boubas "eating out" photos. It's always a coke !

And he never even buys coke , I visited him as a Pricess owner and come away with a sealine

 

[Bouba]

While I cannot deny the link between a refrigerator and Coca Cola ….can we stay focused on my problems, gentlemen

 

[Boathook]

While I cannot deny the link between a refrigerator and Coca Cola ….can we stay focused on my problems, gentlemen

Is the problem warm cola ....

No sympathy from me !

 

[SimonX]

Is the problem warm cola ....

No sympathy from me !

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]

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.

 

[Bouba]

I put the fridge on low…waited an hour…the compressor turned off…and it made ice
Success!

 

[Hurricane]

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.

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]

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.

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]

Just paid….€200 ….you be the judge

 

[Boathook]

Just paid….€200 ….you be the judge

A lot cheaper than a new fridge !

 

[markc]

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]

Just paid….€200 ….you be the judge

The going rate in Sant Carles is about 80 euros

 

[Bouba]

The going rate in Sant Carles is about 80 euros

Even for boats owned by the English ?

 

[Hurricane]

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.

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]

Even for boats owned by the English ?

Of course