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Post by elec573 on Aug 23, 2017 0:51:11 GMT
Hello everone Saw this on craglist thought it a bit unusual especially the condenser thought I would ask for some feedback? I didn't know cold spot made fridges that long ago. I think it's overpriced but unique. It looks a lot like my old Westinghouse and Frigidaire I have waiting on me to make the next move. It's about 1.5 hours from where I live. Just thought I would throw it out there and get your feed back ! ![]() ![]() It's in Elyria Ohio trying to post screenshots but have new iPad and still feeling it out . |
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Post by Travis on Aug 23, 2017 0:57:31 GMT
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Post by elec573 on Aug 23, 2017 1:17:50 GMT
What refrigerate does it use ?
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Post by birkie on Aug 23, 2017 2:12:33 GMT
I believe that unit was made by Sunbeam. Huh. So was Coldspot like the modern-day Kenmore lines, in the sense that it's actually made by a variety of major manufacturers, but branded and marketed by Sears? |
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Post by Travis on Aug 23, 2017 2:24:30 GMT
Likely Birkie
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Post by coldspaces on Aug 23, 2017 3:50:08 GMT
What refrigerate does it use ? Herb, mine was so2, it works great on 134a with no modifications done at all. |
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Post by blackhorse on Aug 23, 2017 4:18:39 GMT
Says July 1947, so likely R-12. Which would probably work fine on 134a; oil return shouldn't be a problem with the evap being tubing like that there isn't much place for oil to collect. Main issue would likely be the shaft seal, which you probably can't get anymore.
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Post by ckfan on Aug 23, 2017 16:06:25 GMT
It's an SO2 unit for sure. The direct drive coldspot units were all SO2. It's not from 47. The shroud for the condenser just is apparently. They are made out of cardboard so it makes sense that it fell apart. I have a 193? Coldspot that has a hermetic unit. Might be one of the earliest examples of this particular compressor. I haven't been able to date it exactly but I'm working on that. So this direct drive unit would be from the early 30s. My hermetic unit uses R12, a top mount location like this one, and a rotary vane compressor. Fun fact, seeger built these cabinets. I also believe but can't quite confirm that they also started building the units when the switch to hermetic was made. Coldspot was the Sears brand for anything with a compressor (fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, window AC units) up until the late 70s. A survey was then conducted and people were asked if the existing Kenmore brand already put their name on these units. Most people mistakenly thought they did. Because of people who could care less, we lost a great name. I would argue one of the best names in the business. What does Kenmore even mean anyways? I digress...
Very cool units. I also believe but can't quite confirm that the rotary vane compressor in the hermetic units (which was used in whirlpool and coldspot / Kenmore lines till the early 80s) was derived from the original sunbeam direct drive unit. I've had several fridges that have used this compressor. One of the all time greats. I need to finish the GE video so I can research this particular story more. I guarantee that almost all of us have at least touched one or more of these fridges at some point in our lives. Heck, I even saw my grandpa reaching for vittles on thanksgiving in the mid 60s from a coldspot of that era. I know because I had one! You can clearly see a copper colored coldspot in their kitchen. Grandpa always had to have new stuff. I can think of 4 units that I've personally had that used that hermetic compressor. They just go hmmm...very gentle sound.
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Post by elec573 on Aug 23, 2017 17:38:56 GMT
Thanks everyone that's a lot of good information.
i shot him an email he is supposed to try running it and let me know.
i think he is over priced but don't know how rear these are .
Thouht the condenser was unique looking.
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