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Post by solarmike on Nov 11, 2017 1:40:47 GMT
I'm considering buying a CK. Is there anything you need to do like moving a FEA??
Also there is a small dent in the cover where the switches are. Does the cover come off so it can be straitened?
I did a search but came up with nothing.. Thanks
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Post by ckfan on Nov 11, 2017 2:10:13 GMT
The cover is easy. Carefully get a small flat blade screwdriver into the sides of the cover plate. GENTLY pry up on both sides. You will see a cut out portion on the left and right sides. The cover will pop off.
Also,you will need to strap the unit to the cabinet so that it doesn't fly off. Or you can transport them separately if you build a crate for the unit. It has to be a strong one though. You also have to be very careful with how you lift and lower the unit. There are fragile lines that are all too easy to hit. Take out the shelves and any accessories, strap it down and let it rip!
Oh, and if you do leave it together it will be very top heavy of course. Makes it much harder to handle.
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Post by solarmike on Nov 11, 2017 4:14:36 GMT
Thanks for the response..
I'm going to transport it in two pieces... So it's basically like moving a FEA? I've moved them a couple of times. Are the lines you are talking different than the FEA? Do the tops weigh about the same?
Also is there a cooling fan on a CK?
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Post by elec573 on Nov 11, 2017 4:35:23 GMT
I have transportated all of mine as one unit laying on there back just strap them to cabinet secured. Drs , Cas ,Cks Take out racks or any thing else that could move around in the inside.
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Post by Travis on Nov 11, 2017 4:40:04 GMT
A ck unit weighs more than an FEA. A CK is in the 160 lb range.
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Post by blackhorse on Nov 11, 2017 5:04:27 GMT
There is no fan. It is natural draft (convection). For that reason none of them CK, DR, CA, should be run with anything over the unit. No towels, rugs, blankets, or enclosed in cabinets. And certainly not a Raggedy Andy wig.........  |
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Post by Travis on Nov 11, 2017 5:12:52 GMT
And certainly not a Raggedy Andy wig......... Oh God, you remembered! |
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Post by rick on Nov 11, 2017 6:18:23 GMT
Raggedy Ann CK?
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Post by Travis on Nov 11, 2017 7:24:10 GMT
Rick,
There was once a CK in ebay that had been “dressed” up as Raggedy Andy, complete with orange mop hair!
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Post by blackhorse on Nov 11, 2017 12:48:05 GMT
And certainly not a Raggedy Andy wig......... Oh God, you remembered! That's not an image that's easy to forget-- |
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Post by birkie on Nov 11, 2017 14:08:13 GMT
That's not an image that's easy to forget-- LOL, I must have missed that one! It's happiest transported upright (e.g. in a crate, or on an upright cabinet). Otherwise, nothing special. Nothing locks down for transport. The compressor inside the dome is still free on its springs, and will bang against the bumper. So you'll hear clanging when you hit bumps. Try not to worry. |
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Post by solarmike on Nov 11, 2017 15:17:47 GMT
Man that good to know you can laying it down.. I'll be getting it in a truck so that will be easier.. I take the top off of my FEAs plus it makes them lighter..
It's also good to know there is no fan to think about..
Does the cover come off so the dent can be fixed or is it welded on the coils?
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Post by solarmike on Nov 11, 2017 15:20:44 GMT
Another question and I'm sure there are different advantages on each... But I'm also looking at a DR.. Is a CK have anymore or less problems than a DR? Thanks
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Post by blackhorse on Nov 11, 2017 15:45:36 GMT
As ckfan said above, the knob cover pries off by using 2 flat prying tools in the little pry slots on each side of the badge. There are friction pins that hold it; it's meant to remove to access the screws that hold the control in place. I put folded paper to pry against to keep from marking the paint.
CK's are much more robust, efficient, and trouble-free than DR's. You stand a lot better chance of buying one that works when you get it home. They make great daily users.
DR's have a lot of personality, and just look really cool. They have a lot of tricks up their sleeves to thwart the casual user.
Lots of people end up getting one of each.
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Post by elec573 on Nov 12, 2017 5:20:58 GMT
The ck was the last upgrade so to speak. The dr were the first and then the ca came next ck and then the feas as replacements. WW 2 put an end to mt manufacturing is what I under stand .
The CK is the cumulation of ge work at that time . The ck is a robust fridge, that doesn’t need a heater but it still has so2 in it . You can probably find more C.K. s around
because they were the most upgraded. My self think the drs look the best but are more prone to problems. Have 3 drs (2 doa ) 2 das both work but need rewired and new
heaters and ncg’s bleed . 2 cks one Is my everyday user other stil in garage . As far as transportation I have just laid them down on there back , after you have strapped
it two cabinet securely.
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