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Post by waazupdoc on Nov 5, 2013 19:50:21 GMT
I have an issue with my DR-1 not getting down to temp. I don't know the history and was told that it worked fine but when I got it home I can't get it down to more then 54 degrees. I have no reason to trust the previous owner but since it is something my wife and I would like to keep I want to try and get it working.
SO with that being said I can get it down to 54 degrees on coldest setting but the Monitor is really hot and it is running non stop. The freezer portion is caked with ice but the rest of the fridge seems to warm... well it is 54 degrees so it is to warm. I seem to be fairly handy and don't mind tackling projects but need a direction. What do you guys seem to think the issue could be?
Thanks
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Post by ChrisJ on Nov 5, 2013 19:52:55 GMT
Welcome to the forum!
I'm sure Either John Higdon or Allan will be able to help you out on this one.
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Post by waazupdoc on Nov 5, 2013 20:07:26 GMT
Thanks Chris I know how it is when I post as a newbee on some forums but I have at least been looking this issue up and would love some advice as to where possibly to start. I Have no idea about refridgerators but thought I would try and see what may be involved.
Oh and by the way this DR unit was being used as a Kegerator...... I would like to keep it that way ;-)
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Post by ChrisJ on Nov 5, 2013 20:09:36 GMT
In the mean time would it be possible to see some pictures of the unit? The most helpful picture would be one of the freezer showing a frost pattern.
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Post by waazupdoc on Nov 5, 2013 21:48:42 GMT
I will plug it back in tomorrow
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Post by cablehack on Nov 5, 2013 22:48:39 GMT
Just going on experience, I would expect the cabinet temperature to run at about 15F above evaporator temperature.
Seeing as your evaporator freezes, then a 54 degree cabinet temp doesn't make sense. As Chris says, the frost appearance is a revealing feature about the operation.
So I wonder about the door seal and insulation. And, are you giving it enough time for the cabinet to cool?
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Post by coldspaces on Nov 5, 2013 22:50:24 GMT
Welcome to the forum. Chrisj is right the frost pattern will tell a lot. If most of it was frosting it would seam that it should have gotten colder than 54. How bad is the door seal?
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Post by jhigdon2 on Nov 6, 2013 0:00:42 GMT
Is it empty or are you cooling a keg. Cooling a keg can be a tall order fora DR1.
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Post by waazupdoc on Nov 6, 2013 2:22:09 GMT
I had it plugged in for 4 days and it read 54 but the freezer was caked with ice on it. I will check the temp probe I am using and double check the seal. The seal does look great though
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Post by cablehack on Nov 6, 2013 2:39:22 GMT
Sounds like the refrigerating machine itself is working if the evaporator is caked with ice. A lot of ice in four days could indicate a leaky cabinet/door seal, as the ice is formed from moisture inside the cabinet, either from things stored inside, or leaky seals allowing moisture laden air in.
What jhigdon said is very important - make sure you're doing the cabinet temperature measuring with it empty. An object placed inside the cabinet will raise the cabinet temperature until the heat is removed from it and thus affect your readings.
If what I think you're intending to cool gets placed inside, it's going to take a very long time to extract the heat, if it cools completely at all. I imagine the size 1 machine would be rather stressed.
So, if with the cabinet empty and it's still too warm inside, it's time to check the insulation and seals. It is possible the cabinet insulation is saturated with water and this will not only rust out the cabinet, but prevent it ever cooling properly.
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Post by waazupdoc on Nov 7, 2013 15:45:40 GMT
Everyone... Thanks for your help I re-Checked the seals and found that the bottom one was not attaching quite right. The seal surrounding the door was even off a little as well. I grabbed some weather stripping and created a tight seal and that seems to work a lot better. I know they make replacement seals for these guys but they are pricy do any of you recommend anything else?
Thanks again for helping a Newbie
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Post by ChrisJ on Nov 7, 2013 15:54:05 GMT
For the door seal Allan likes to use a magnetic gasket which I plan on using on my next restoration. For the top gaskets you can use foam tape. I'm not sure on the price but I recall them being very affordable. Here is the information : Magnetic and non-magnetic door gaskets. Not original but they sure work nice! You will need style number #716 CoolerGaskets.com (855) 288-2259 orders@coolergaskets.com www.coolergaskets.com/ |
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Post by waazupdoc on Nov 7, 2013 16:34:44 GMT
have any of you had these things professionally repainted by a body shop? i was thinking about doing it but don't know what the costs should be around?
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Post by ChrisJ on Nov 7, 2013 17:04:26 GMT
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Post by monitortopdog on Dec 28, 2013 23:50:58 GMT
If it frost then it's working...check the gaskets maybe?
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