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Post by swfl on Sept 2, 2020 22:22:00 GMT
I'm a newbie to vintage fridges and need to ID this fridge that I'm trying to rescue.
The label in the back is marked: Refrigerator Type S-42-S
It's got a relay box cover on the top rear left side. The cord plugs into the back of it. The cylinder motor on top is surrounded by a coiled tube.
It's a basic rectangular box with exposed chrome door hinges and a cam lever type door handle.
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Post by turbokinetic on Sept 3, 2020 2:00:03 GMT
I'm a newbie to vintage fridges and need to ID this fridge that I'm trying to rescue. The label in the back is marked: Refrigerator Type S-42-S It's got a relay box cover on the top rear left side. The cord plugs into the back of it. The cylinder motor on top is surrounded by a coiled tube. It's a basic rectangular box with exposed chrome door hinges and a cam lever type door handle. That sounds like a type DR machine. That was the only type which had the "open coil" condenser tubing. The DR are the earliest of the Monitor Top fridges. They require a little more care to get going again once they have been sitting. Please, share some pictures if you can! Sincerely, David |
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Post by swfl on Sept 3, 2020 11:56:05 GMT
From looking around here I think it's a DR1 unit. I'm assuming it's leaked out or the motor windings are burned up already. I tried to upload pics, but the file sizes are way too big. Apparently these units are basically worthless, unless they run and cool. It's at a flip house that's going on the market as soon as we're done fixing it up. I can't justify taking it with me ( I live in Florida, but I'm working in Maine ), as I've already accumulated too many "treasures". Probably the best I can do is part it out and trash the empty cabinet.
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Post by Travis on Sept 3, 2020 21:02:55 GMT
It sounds like DR1. Have you tried to run it?
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Post by turbokinetic on Sept 3, 2020 21:33:34 GMT
From looking around here I think it's a DR1 unit. I'm assuming it's leaked out or the motor windings are burned up already. I tried to upload pics, but the file sizes are way too big. Apparently these units are basically worthless, unless they run and cool. It's at a flip house that's going on the market as soon as we're done fixing it up. I can't justify taking it with me ( I live in Florida, but I'm working in Maine ), as I've already accumulated too many "treasures". Probably the best I can do is part it out and trash the empty cabinet. It's generally a good idea to make some simple tests before giving up and assuming that one of these is burned out. If it's a DR1, those were the most reliable DR machines. The electromechanical control system tends to get gummed up and sticky as time passes, and can prevent the compressor from running. If it leaked out, leaks can be found and repaired, and it can be recharged. The cooling unit, and the cabinet are worth trying to sell to someone who needs them. Cabinet parts - hinges, latches, shelves - basically every part - is sometimes the one little treasure somebody needs to complete a project. They made a few porcelain clad cabinets, which are rare and desirable, so it would be good to send pictures to one of us who can identity it. There is an e-mail address you can send them to. gemonitortopforum@gmail.com This is mamaged by longtime member and collector Travis, who will ensure the message is routed to the correct people. If the DR cooling unit is truly bad, the cabinet may be the most marketable part. Have you tried offering it on Facebook Marketplace? Since you still have time before your renovations are finished, you could post it now, and plan to gradually lower your price as time to move gets closer. I have found quite a few antique fridges on Marketplace. Sincerely, David |
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Post by ckfan on Sept 3, 2020 23:35:23 GMT
Those are really nice units. Please don’t trash it. It is historically significant. Like the others have said, see if someone wants it for cheap. Just make sure it doesn’t get turned into a meat smoker!
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Post by swfl on Sept 4, 2020 13:34:38 GMT
I'll email the pics this weekend.
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Post by Travis on Sept 6, 2020 17:09:08 GMT
Here are some of the pictures the OP sent to me. It looks like a 1931/32 DR1. Operating condition is unknown. The fridge had the control cover off and was stored near a broken window. Does anyone near Maine want a project? |
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Post by turbokinetic on Sept 7, 2020 4:18:08 GMT
Here are some of the pictures the OP sent to me. It looks like a 1931/32 DR1. Operating condition is unknown. The fridge had the control cover off and was stored near a broken window. Does anyone near Maine want a project? That's a shame about the control cover being off, and rain on the unit. I'll share this with someone from Maine, as well. |
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Post by mo52 on Sept 7, 2020 12:31:15 GMT
Where in Maine are you working?
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Post by swfl on Sept 8, 2020 1:17:22 GMT
South Portland.
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Post by swfl on Sept 21, 2020 12:31:01 GMT
When people mention porcelain cabinets, is that on the inside or outside?
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Post by turbokinetic on Sept 21, 2020 23:00:45 GMT
When people mention porcelain cabinets, is that on the inside or outside? It's the outside cladding of the cabinet. The metal paneling on the exterior is powder coated with a ceramic porcelain which is fired at high temperature to fuse it into a glass layer. These cabinets never fade or discolor and can be cleaned easily; but they chip easily since the coating is made of glass. They are typically bright white, and have some polished trim on the corners to cover the edges of the panels. As far as I know; the interior of the cabinet liner for all cabinets is porcelain coated. |
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Post by ckfan on Sept 21, 2020 23:08:07 GMT
Except for Travis’s white whale. The extremely elusive tiny DR cabinet on wheels that had a painted interior.
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Post by Travis on Sept 22, 2020 0:22:05 GMT
Yes, the tiny DR was painted inside and outside.
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