[C320-list] REFRIGERATION UNIT

[Chris Descher]

The previous owner punctured the original condenser with an ice pick.  When
he replaced it, I believe several things went wrong.  The new condenser came
pre-charged with r134a.  We have vacuumed the system down for 12 hours or
more, so it should no longer be contaminated.  We believe that something is
blocking one of the very small capillaries in the condenser.  After speaking
with Dometic about all this, they recommended replacing the condenser again.
I just wasn't sure that that the Cold Machine was big enough for that size
ice box.

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Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 6:02 PM
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Chris
Which type of freon do you have. Your old unit may not be compatible with
new condenser. I just purchased a new condenser and compressor from adler
barbour. If I were to do it again I might look at other brands. A month
after the new installation the new unit stopped freezing. Upon inspection of
the connections I found a leak at the fittings. They were very tight and
tightening more did not help. I removed the connections applied some stop
leak sealant and with more tightening It has held so for (2months).
Recharged unit with freon.  I find that the new unit uses about 1 amp per hr
more than the old one. MichaelNauti Clew 169
--- On Wed, 12/30/09, Chris Descher <cdescher at cedtulsa.com> wrote:

From: Chris Descher <cdescher at cedtulsa.com>
Subject: [C320-list] REFRIGERATION UNIT
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 6:06 PM

It looks like I'm going to have to replace the condensing unit for my
refrigerator.  The compressor is probably fine, and it's the Adler Barbour
Cold Machine.  Before doing this, I want to consider whether I should go
ahead and replace the compressor, too.  Does this seem to be a big enough
unit according to general concensus?

Chris Descher
#500