RET2
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Don't ask how but I managed to puncture a small hole in the copper condenser line. The hole is accessable is it possible to have someone solder/ braze up the puncture and recharge?
ARB fridge issue
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G'Day Fella's,
RET2, I won't ask!
I would take it to a Refridgeration Mechanic (that is familiar with these portable fridge/freezers), and get them to repair the hole.
While there, get them to pull a Vacuum on the system and check that thats OK, then regas the same system with refrigerant.
Hope that helps
D'oh!
Homer
RET2, I won't ask!
I would take it to a Refridgeration Mechanic (that is familiar with these portable fridge/freezers), and get them to repair the hole.
While there, get them to pull a Vacuum on the system and check that thats OK, then regas the same system with refrigerant.
Hope that helps
D'oh!
Homer
It is possible but it is not the time to learn to braze. Generally the condenser copper is very thin to aid in the heat transfer. It can be done but you have to be real careful not to use too much heat and cause other issues. Once the leak is fixed a vacuum must be pulled and the correct charge of refrigerant added. The small systems it is very important to have the exact amount of refrigerant or your performance will suffer. Any chance you have a friend in the HVAC business? Labor for that trade is pricey and will quickly approach the price of a new fridge.