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The Corner Tavern. => The Bar => General Electronics Discussion => Topic started by: RFburns on October 04, 2019, 02:07:09 am
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So scored a free freezer (big upright with draws) but it has a problem was told "you can only use it as a fridge it wont freeze"
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So checked the heater wasn't staying on -all good
the fan goes and the heater timer seems O.K gauge on the suction confirmed low gas charge.
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So to get a fitting on the suction I used a no heat required fitting
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and added the dye through this plugged it in (still has low gas at this time) and will see if I can identify the leak -UV dye so purchased a cheap UV torch from the bay
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O.K so after considering what to re gas this with (initially I was going to use propane/iso butane ) I ended up using R134 - This is expensive in Australia when purchased as a refrigerant and a license is also required; but it is sold for other uses and is very cheap when purchased like this
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Long story short Freezer is fixed (haven't found a leak yet but is re gassed and freezing well)
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