CG-1-A16 Restoration Advice

newshirt
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CG-1-A16 Restoration Advice May 17, 2020 14:01:20 GMT

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Post by newshirt on May 17, 2020 14:01:20 GMT

I am seeking advice on restoring my "new" CG-1-A16 refrigeration machine.

My initial priorities are:
1. Proper disassembly of globe top for servicing motor, start relay, thermostat
2. Recharging refrigerant with SO2 or modern replacement

I would welcome step-by-step instructions, sage advice, and even telephone conversations. I am competent in mechanical and electrical, but no experience in refrigeration.

Here's a video of it running:
www.facebook.com/ray.white.scoutwest/videos/4377979032227753/

Last Edit: May 17, 2020 21:08:14 GMT by newshirt

coldspaces
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CG-1-A16 Restoration Advice May 17, 2020 15:39:04 GMT turbokinetic and newshirt like this

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Post by coldspaces on May 17, 2020 15:39:04 GMT

Welcome to the forum. We are out of space for pics is the problem. We all third party host them now. No reason to recharge if it hasn't leaked out its SO2. The CG can be rewired while charged if your careful. No reason to take it all apart. This thread shows my rewire of one. monitortop.freeforums.net/thread/741/cg-diagnosis

Last Edit: May 17, 2020 15:41:52 GMT by coldspaces

I don't own too much old stuff,I just temporarily take care of it for its next owner.

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coldspaces 27 Cubic Foot Posts: 3,091	CG-1-A16 Restoration Advice May 17, 2020 15:40:07 GMT karlbrighton, turbokinetic, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coldspaces on May 17, 2020 15:40:07 GMT Here is some info on the control. monitortop.freeforums.net/thread/264/removal-disassembly-cg-control
	I don't own too much old stuff,I just temporarily take care of it for its next owner. "Hell, there are no rules here--we're trying to accomplish something!" Thomas A. Edison We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

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CG-1-A16 Restoration Advice May 17, 2020 16:00:49 GMT coldspaces and turbokinetic like this

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May 17, 2020 15:39:04 GMT coldspaces said:

No reason to recharge if it hasn't leaked out its SO2. The CG can be rewired while charged if your careful. No reason to take it all apart. This thread shows my rewire of one. monitortop.freeforums.net/thread/741/cg-diagnosis

I agree; don't fix what ain't broke.

I'll start with rewiring, then worry about refrigerant later. Although it has been decades since this ran, there's no reason to believe the SO2 has leaked.

The wiring is hideously old and patched. The motor does not run. I can troubleshoot this with the service manual schematics which I downloaded, and the images in your links.

The links you supplied are perfect. Thank you so much!!!

coldspaces 27 Cubic Foot Posts: 3,091	CG-1-A16 Restoration Advice May 17, 2020 17:20:38 GMT turbokinetic likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coldspaces on May 17, 2020 17:20:38 GMT Yep the wire was rubber insulated on these, its all old now.
	I don't own too much old stuff,I just temporarily take care of it for its next owner. "Hell, there are no rules here--we're trying to accomplish something!" Thomas A. Edison We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

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