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Post by mynewbeerfridge on Dec 17, 2023 17:13:34 GMT
Hi David,
Your suspicions were correct. It's drawing almost 14 amps on startup. I have two other 50's fridges and they are only drawing 3 amps as you recommend for start up. What do you suggest next or am I finished with engines?
Thanks,
Bruce
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Post by mynewbeerfridge on Dec 17, 2023 23:12:54 GMT
Hi David,
Your suspicions were correct. It's drawing almost 14 amps on startup. I have two other 50's fridges and they are only drawing 3 amps as you recommend for start up. What do you suggest next or am I finished with engines?
Thanks,
Bruce
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Post by turbokinetic on Dec 18, 2023 0:37:58 GMT
Hi David, Your suspicions were correct. It's drawing almost 14 amps on startup. I have two other 50's fridges and they are only drawing 3 amps as you recommend for start up. What do you suggest next or am I finished with engines? Thanks, Bruce Hi Bruce. That is a shame. There is really no way around having to rewind the motor stator if the motor is still drawing 14 amps even when the relay is manually disengaged from start position. It should draw around 10 amps for a half second or so, and then decay down to about 3 amps as the compressor starts. |
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Post by mynewbeerfridge on Dec 18, 2023 10:32:46 GMT
Now that you mention it I don't think it came off the start relay when I tested it...let me try it again.
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Post by turbokinetic on Dec 18, 2023 13:49:48 GMT
Now that you mention it I don't think it came off the start relay when I tested it...let me try it again. Yep, that's important. Without the start circuit engaged, the power demand of the run winding is what needs to be known. |
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Post by ckfan on Dec 18, 2023 14:20:48 GMT
Yes, you need to let it start with the start winding engaged, then disengage the start winding by pressing down on the lever that lifts the start contacts (with an insulated poking device). You need to make sure the compressor starts and doesn’t stall out. The reading should be taken once the compressor is running and the start winding is not on.
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Post by mynewbeerfridge on Dec 25, 2023 15:29:58 GMT
Ok...finally got around to testing it again with the start relay disengaged and it is still drawing 11.99 amps. Call the Junk Man?
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Post by turbokinetic on Dec 25, 2023 15:36:43 GMT
Ok...finally got around to testing it again with the start relay disengaged and it is still drawing 11.99 amps. Call the Junk Man? I would say that it needs internal repairs. If you aren't interested in pursuing it, might want to try offering it to other forum members for parts or repair. The hardware and parts should be saved to keep other examples working, so calling the junk man is a bad idea. Sincerely, David |
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Post by mynewbeerfridge on Dec 25, 2023 17:50:53 GMT
David, If I gave you my POC info could you list it for me? I would let it go cheap $80 if you think that's a fair price. I'm located near Roanoke, Va. and already have it listed on FB for $100.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Post by mynewbeerfridge on Dec 25, 2023 23:04:48 GMT
David, On another note what would be your approximate price to fix it if I trailered it down to you? Thanks Bruce
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Post by turbokinetic on Dec 26, 2023 1:08:25 GMT
David, If I gave you my POC info could you list it for me? I would let it go cheap $80 if you think that's a fair price. I'm located near Roanoke, Va. and already have it listed on FB for $100. Thanks, Bruce David, On another note what would be your approximate price to fix it if I trailered it down to you? Thanks Bruce I think that $50 to $80 is fair knowing it is going to need internal repairs. I sent you a private message as well. Sincerely, David |
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Post by douro20 on Dec 28, 2023 2:18:21 GMT
Isn't Gill Colwell Sr. still with us? I think he rewound several DRs. Knowing the motor technology of the day a rewind should be better than new.
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Post by mynewbeerfridge on Jan 15, 2024 17:22:41 GMT
Does anyone know the location of Gill Colwell Sr. I might be able to deliver the fridge to him if he removes, repairs and installs the DR Motors.
I'm near Roanoke, Va.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Post by turbokinetic on Jan 15, 2024 20:45:10 GMT
Isn't Gill Colwell Sr. still with us? I think he rewound several DRs. Knowing the motor technology of the day a rewind should be better than new. Gill is definitely still with us! He has an HVAC business and has had a busy time. He will likely be around here before long. He lives in Illinois. |
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Post by coldspaces on Jan 16, 2024 1:41:49 GMT
I am still alive! But working way too much too keep people warm. I am near Peoria Illinois. I have rewound 2 stators before but it wasn't cheap and this DR is probably welded shut. It would be pretty expensive to pay some on like me to rewind and weld shut again.
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