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Post by screwdriver on Apr 23, 2019 13:59:35 GMT
Hi. New to the forum. I have a leak in the short S shaped line from the condenser outlet going to the evaporator.Line is located below the relay which is missing. SO2 had leaked out. Small space for tools. have to solder or braze small hole. Any suggestions?
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Post by turbokinetic on Apr 23, 2019 16:23:17 GMT
Hi. New to the forum. I have a leak in the short S shaped line from the condenser outlet going to the evaporator.Line is located below the relay which is missing. SO2 had leaked out. Small space for tools. have to solder or braze small hole. Any suggestions? I'm pretty sure I know which line you're dealing with. I have a feeling that possibly the missing relay and the line are related. You think the old wiring shorted out on the line and burned a hole in it?
Can you post a detailed picture of the damage?
Small tools like a Dremel and flex extension could help you get to that point for cleaning. Soldering may be best done with a small tip and oxy-acetylene.
Sincerely, David
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Post by screwdriver on Apr 26, 2019 18:49:52 GMT
Yes David, it's not a good place but we can't choose them. My camera made close ups too blurry. The crack or small hole is on the side about an inch from the outlet of the condenser. I have map gas but might have to be use stay brite 8 which I have yet to order. I ordered an R081 for a relay. Determined but not 100% sure. If this portion works I'll deal with the gas(refrigerant) small obstacle!?!. Ron.
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Post by turbokinetic on Apr 27, 2019 0:45:32 GMT
Yes David, it's not a good place but we can't choose them. My camera made close ups too blurry. The crack or small hole is on the side about an inch from the outlet of the condenser. I have map gas but might have to be use stay brite 8 which I have yet to order. I ordered an R081 for a relay. Determined but not 100% sure. If this portion works I'll deal with the gas(refrigerant) small obstacle!?!. Ron. Once you get the line repaired, refrigerant is a non-issue. The CK and other scotch-yoke machines are proven fully compatible with R152A which is inexpensive and readily available.
Did you open the charging port to verify no pressure remains? I ask because usually if the sulphur dioxide leaks out and a hole remains; the system rapidly deteriorates due to atmospheric moisture seeping in. This often causes the compressor to become stuck. Since yours still ran, it makes me wonder if it is really empty or not.
Sincerely,
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Post by elec573 on Apr 27, 2019 2:19:36 GMT
What David said if it has a leak and if you can keep air from getting into it .
Moisture and sulfur dioxide mixing seems to act like a very corrosive acid.
Even duct tape over leak until you can get it fixed.
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Post by turbokinetic on Apr 27, 2019 10:48:31 GMT
What David said if it has a leak and if you can keep air from getting into it . Moisture and sulfur dioxide mixing seems to act like a very corrosive acid. Even duct tape over leak until you can get it fixed. I don't think he said explicitly; but I was under the impression he got the fridge with the understanding it had a broken line and hadn't worked in a long time. Will be interesting to see. |
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Post by screwdriver on Apr 27, 2019 12:12:54 GMT
Thanks for the tip. With a leaking line I'm wondering if the SO2 would dissipate or evaporate in time. Also would blowing out the residual SO2 with nitrogen rid the SO2? It looks like I would have to gear up to do these types of repairs.
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Post by ckfan on Apr 27, 2019 15:11:59 GMT
Yes, blowing out the residual SO2 with nitrogen would be a good idea. I would then try to see if I could get a few pounds of pressure in to keep it inert. However, with a hole that isn’t a possibility.
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