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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jun 17, 2014 6:16:21 GMT
Well, I put some money on the DR today, will hope to have it up here early next month. Looking forward to this, my first DR!
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Post by coldspaces on Jun 18, 2014 4:08:48 GMT
Congratulations on the DR, first generation of the electric motor sealed inside. Will be watching for pics.
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jun 18, 2014 16:58:26 GMT
Thanks coldspaces! I'm excited to bring it home next month!
I did post photos of it but, I think you want to see it at it's new home, all cleaned up.
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jun 24, 2014 2:31:47 GMT
Here are some photos I managed to snap of the back side of the evaporator of the '29, along the line leading up to the left of the evap, and the posts securing it to the bottom of the compressor/motor unit. And the serial number at the back of the cabinet. What amazes me is, the insulation between the cabinet and top seems to be in very good shape and, I'm not sure what the brown stuff is in the 3rd photo but, I don't think it's rust or corrosion. What do you guys think?
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jul 7, 2014 8:54:12 GMT
Today I brought it home! Had a few guys to help load it and unload it. Heavy bugger! I think it's a little heavier than my CK!!!
Well, I'll take photos of it tomorrow as it sits in the garage. Going to also pick up an ohm meter and do the heater test.
Stay tuned.
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jul 7, 2014 16:42:30 GMT
Ok, after the great advice I've received about this DR, I'm curious how does a rookie like my self take out the original heater and replace it. Does one have to remove the top on a DR to access the heater?
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Post by coldspaces on Jul 7, 2014 21:30:16 GMT
There should be a rubber or metal plug under the condenser coil that says GE on it. Heater is behind that plug. Instructions are on page 65 of the DR manual. Wiring may be brittle going to it.
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jul 8, 2014 4:49:26 GMT
Thanks coldspaces! Appreciate that! by the way, here's some more photos I took today. The chrome is actually pretty darn nice! I thought it was pitted but, it polished up to a mirror finish! I think someone must have had that done when they had it painted some years ago. Before: After:
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Post by allan on Jul 8, 2014 13:16:07 GMT
Very nice one!! Did you get the metal slug that fits in bottom of pig evap to give the ice trays a flat surface to set on?
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jul 8, 2014 16:56:17 GMT
Thanks Allan! Yes, it did come with the rare freezer slab! It was originally laying upside down on the bottom of the cabinet. I placed it in the evaporator. It also came with two ice trays (one deep and one shallow) as I've seen in advertisements. And, two original shelves, the original warranty certificate stamp dated on the back OCT 1929 and a long hang tag with instructions for use and care of your new General Electric refrigerator.
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Post by coldspaces on Jul 8, 2014 18:19:39 GMT
That hinge and latch look great.
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jul 8, 2014 18:28:04 GMT
I was surprised my self. Probably were redone at some point. Original plating on these are never that nice after 85 years.
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Post by Travis on Jul 8, 2014 21:04:27 GMT
You got very lucky in finding such a nice, complete DR. It's seldom to find a DR, but then running, with shelves, almost never. You scored with the ice tray spacer, trays and the warranty papers.
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jul 9, 2014 4:43:20 GMT
Thanks Travis, when I first saw this fridge in the store, I realized it was rare... Then a few days later, I realized exactly HOW rare! I called and called to see if the seller responded to my offer. It took a full week to hear back from them. But, they put a hold on it for me till they heard back. It was meant to be.
I consider my self very lucky to have found this piece. I'm very honored the GE Gods shined down upon me in this. I see many great DR's on ebay that I would like, however they're always on the East coast or Midwest. Never in my own back yard.
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Post by 35ckmonitort on Jul 9, 2014 8:30:18 GMT
UPDATE:
I kicked it on, I ran it for about an hour. The motor was still running strong, the evap was cooling nicely but, no ice forming. The compressor top was warm, a little warmer than my CK gets. The float valve was warm and so were the coils. I'd imagine the machine would shut off for a few minutes during initial cool down. But, it ran straight through for a whole hour plus. I had to go somewhere tonight so, I switched it OFF. Didn't want to run it without being there to monitor it.
So, I think my heater isn't good if this is happening. I tested it with an ohm meter on Monday and it showed 1000 ohms if I recall correctly. I had the machine set to OFF on the control.
Maybe tomorrow I'll test it again. Really time it.
What do you guys think? From what I've been reading, more than hour with no ice on the evaporator is sings of a bad heater.
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