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Post by Travis on Jan 26, 2016 23:33:08 GMT
I long ago realized that I have too many refrigerators, but that realization didn't stop me one bit when Doug let me know of this beautiful DR35 located right around the corner from my house.
Pictures coming soon!
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Post by timeswelding on Jan 27, 2016 0:41:09 GMT
I didn't feel like driving to St Louis, and I knew you'd give it a good life. Probably with Gil's help. By the way, I thought it was a DR35, not a D35. I never saw the nomenclature tag, but I thought I noticed that the compressor dome is bolted on. Anyway, I can't wait to see it after you've given it a good bath. No doubt, it'll shine like a new penny. I'm jealous to say the least.
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Post by Travis on Jan 27, 2016 1:08:23 GMT
Doug,
I think you're right. I think that when they rebuilt the unit it got stainless steel evaporators and a short control. It could have likely started as an older DR3 with the tall control.
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Post by timeswelding on Jan 27, 2016 1:14:36 GMT
If you look closely in the DR manual, there are 2 models with twin stainless evaps. One of them looked like it had a bolted dome. I'm pretty sure that it was called a DR35. It's really hard to tell from the scans of the old manual. I was always under the impression that the bolt on domes were earlier. So, your theory would indeed be reasonable. Regardless, nice machine.
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Post by Travis on Jan 27, 2016 1:55:04 GMT
Ok, picture time! This is in the basement or a gorgeous 1910 mansion. I went to look at it today. I also wanted to plan the removal. Fortunately, the basement ceilings are tall. There are seven steps up to ground level, but a large landing outside the basement door. I'll have to make a frame to support the unit once it's off the cabinet. Those stainless evaporators won't support the unit like the old style ones. I'll also remove the doors in case I get some lightweight movers that think an old refrigerator is an avocado thing. The unit is said to have started and run for a few seconds until it shut off. *crossing fingers* for something easy. It's rebuilt, it shouldn't need it again!
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Post by Travis on Jan 27, 2016 2:01:12 GMT
It must be a DR35. I've never seen a double stainless evap D before. I have seen a D2 and a DR1 with them though. This should be the best of both worlds, an attractive machine outside and efficient evaps on the inside.
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Post by ckfan on Jan 27, 2016 2:38:56 GMT
That. Is. Gorgeous. The evaporators are tiny. Almost look like they belong on a model CG or something.
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Post by ChrisJ on Jan 27, 2016 2:50:07 GMT
Are those evaporators original to the DR or were they replacements? I assume they were part of the rebuild? CA evaporators support the machines no problem.
That may be one of the styles of DR's I'd ever consider owning. One with SS evaporators.
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Post by Travis on Jan 27, 2016 3:15:01 GMT
I believe the evaporators and the short control are part of the rebuild. The newer stainless evaps should not be allowed to support the unit. The CA evaps are a heavier gauge and have that cast shelf in them. The manual says this unit weighs 250lbs. I standard DR3 is 295lbs.
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Post by ChrisJ on Jan 27, 2016 4:00:47 GMT
Can a CK be rested on the evaporator?
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Post by Travis on Jan 27, 2016 4:05:11 GMT
The only one I have ever tried is a CK2 with a center evap. CK compressors and condensors weigh a whole lot less than a DR. That's my issue.
I have seen some pretty ugly scuffed up evaporators because people have done this or have dragged the unit while sitting that way. The refrigerant lines are smaller on the CK's. This sort of handling is a good way to get a face full of so2. With the 1 and 2 series machines, I have used recyle bins to sit the unit on. With the larger units, I just feel they need more protection due to the weight.
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Post by coldspaces on Jan 27, 2016 5:40:50 GMT
Looks like it's in real good condition Travis. I will cross my fingers too.
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Post by coldspaces on Jan 27, 2016 5:44:25 GMT
Looks like the DR-35-B16 page 21 in the manual.
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Post by Travis on Jan 27, 2016 21:57:37 GMT
It does look like that. Is it that the D's are welded shut or that they just have the neck piece that's part of the deck?
Gill, can you see the bolts on that D35 that allow the dome to be opened?
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Post by coldspaces on Jan 29, 2016 3:54:28 GMT
It does look like that. Is it that the D's are welded shut or that they just have the neck piece that's part of the deck? Gill, can you see the bolts on that D35 that allow the dome to be opened? The D35 I rebuilt the float on? It is welded shut. On all the ones I have seen with the bolted dome you can see the bolts in between the fins.
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