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Post by tej on Jul 13, 2021 20:07:06 GMT
I have two monitor tops refrigerators that appear to be in good working condition. Was told they worked when last used but the cords needed to be replaced. The cords were very cracked and looked horrible.
I looked at them very closely and from what I could tell, it was just the outer coating of the wires and I could not see any bare wires. So I took a chance and plugged it in.
to my surprise they both worked. One I let run to see if it would freeze ice and get completely cold and it indeed did. The other, I have not ran it that long. I shut it off once I could tell it was getting cool.
They both sounded like a metal thrasher for a few minutes but settled down. I am assuming once the oil got to the places it hasn't been for years.
The newer looking one has a SN of 5145066. This is the one I let run long enough to make ice.
The older looking one has a SN of 4858202. Only let it run for a bit. It has 3 shelves but they don't fit the newer model
The plan is to use the newer model in an old 1860's farm house.
I am having problems finding shelves for it. I will upload some pictures as soon as I can. I bought the older one thinking its shelves would fit but they do not. (so now I have 2). The old one has metal pegs the shelves fit on.
The newer one has a molded case that the shelves it on and from what I can tell, that model had shelves that slid out.
Now for my questions:
1. Did this newer model with the molded sides for the shelves only come with slide out shelves? Meaning, there was not an option for non sliding shelves?
2. Are there any sources to buy the slide out shelves from? We really want this to be as close to original as possible. So far, all I can find is how rare these are and really have not found a good source.
3. I have found a few pictures but nothing good enough to actually use to fabricate some replica shelves. Does anyone have any sources for anyone that has made these or has some better pictures to use?
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Post by joneske on Jul 13, 2021 22:31:28 GMT
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Post by Travis on Jul 14, 2021 3:12:48 GMT
The cheaper cabinet is the one with the fixed shelves. The other was more expensive.
You either have to watch for parts units to gather needed parts or contact the company that Kevin is suggesting. I’m also looking for some slider shelves.
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Post by tej on Jul 14, 2021 13:44:09 GMT
The cheaper cabinet is the one with the fixed shelves. The other was more expensive. You either have to watch for parts units to gather needed parts or contact the company that Kevin is suggesting. I’m also looking for some slider shelves. How much do you think slider shelves would go for? |
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Post by joneske on Jul 15, 2021 14:01:26 GMT
If you are asking about purchasing used, original shelves, I don't know. It would depend on condition and other factors. The shelves I have had made in the past have gone for between $55-$75 each plus shipping, but those have all been flat shelves. Sliders would probably run a little more as they are two pieces.
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Post by tej on Jul 15, 2021 14:57:47 GMT
Thanks for the feedback.
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Post by Travis on Jul 16, 2021 6:09:55 GMT
I don't know of anyone that has used shelves available at this time. I likely have some of the frames, but not the shelves. If I were you, I would watch for another cabinet and either put your unit on the other cabinet or use it for parts.
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Post by tej on Jul 19, 2021 18:24:21 GMT
I am down to having one working monitor top. :-) The newest one that I had only plugged in for a few minutes to see if it would cool (and it did) quit working. I plugged it in and let it run for a while to make sure it would completely cool. After about 1 hour, I checked it and the compressor was not running, Very very hot to the touch to the point I thought it burnt my hand, and the box was not cold at all. I let it sit for hours to see if it by chance it froze up. Well based on my non expert opinion, I believe the compressor may be locked up. I will try it again next week. May have to donate this one to David.
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Post by turbokinetic on Jul 21, 2021 11:08:48 GMT
I am down to having one working monitor top. :-) The newest one that I had only plugged in for a few minutes to see if it would cool (and it did) quit working. I plugged it in and let it run for a while to make sure it would completely cool. After about 1 hour, I checked it and the compressor was not running, Very very hot to the touch to the point I thought it burnt my hand, and the box was not cold at all. I let it sit for hours to see if it by chance it froze up. Well based on my non expert opinion, I believe the compressor may be locked up. I will try it again next week. May have to donate this one to David. Uh-oh. That is a really bad sign that it got so hot. Can you share pictures of the units? It makes a big difference what type of unit it is, to know how serious this problem is. |
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Post by tej on Jul 22, 2021 18:27:33 GMT
I am down to having one working monitor top. :-) The newest one that I had only plugged in for a few minutes to see if it would cool (and it did) quit working. I plugged it in and let it run for a while to make sure it would completely cool. After about 1 hour, I checked it and the compressor was not running, Very very hot to the touch to the point I thought it burnt my hand, and the box was not cold at all. I let it sit for hours to see if it by chance it froze up. Well based on my non expert opinion, I believe the compressor may be locked up. I will try it again next week. May have to donate this one to David. Uh-oh. That is a really bad sign that it got so hot. Can you share pictures of the units? It makes a big difference what type of unit it is, to know how serious this problem is. This is a link to a video for the working Monitor top I have: youtu.be/3yMkCPi05fA This shows the starting, watts used etc. I did find out that the light is not turning off when the door is closed. The Watt meter came in handy for that. The door switch for the light does work but it is not tripping when the door shuts. I will do another for the one that stop working this weekend. (it's in a different location). Also, I have attached some pictures of the working Unit.       |
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Post by tej on Jul 28, 2021 20:49:18 GMT
I am down to having one working monitor top. :-) The newest one that I had only plugged in for a few minutes to see if it would cool (and it did) quit working. I plugged it in and let it run for a while to make sure it would completely cool. After about 1 hour, I checked it and the compressor was not running, Very very hot to the touch to the point I thought it burnt my hand, and the box was not cold at all. I let it sit for hours to see if it by chance it froze up. Well based on my non expert opinion, I believe the compressor may be locked up. I will try it again next week. May have to donate this one to David. Uh-oh. That is a really bad sign that it got so hot. Can you share pictures of the units? It makes a big difference what type of unit it is, to know how serious this problem is. : This is the non working GE Monitor Top. This is the YouTube Link of the video where it tries to start up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BB3Qi7V4PgI also tried to insert the video below as well. Not sure what I am doing yet in the forum. :-) I guess the question is: is it gone? Seems like the compressor is trying to run but is locked up. Or (from a non refrigeration guy) could the compressor start and once the pressure gets to high due to a clogged line, it stops working?  |
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Post by Travis on Aug 7, 2021 5:25:51 GMT
You have the seldom seem crisper drawer and lower shelf! That's a huge bonus right there.
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Post by tej on Aug 9, 2021 15:14:58 GMT
You have the seldom seem crisper drawer and lower shelf! That's a huge bonus right there. I may also have a source for the other pull out shelves for the working unit. I have shelves for the one that does not work. I actually bought it in hopes the shelves would work in the working unit. I since realized there were different shelves and some pull out. I only paid 100 for the unit that stopped working so it is not a bad deal. I had hope to use it in an out building but the main one will be put into a 1860's farm house. |
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Post by tej on Oct 4, 2021 15:58:53 GMT
I was able to find shelves. Ended up buying an CK cabinet that had a newer flat top. Thought this was outstanding. Was told the flat top had a newer refrigerant and it worked great. It had already been re-wired and had some work done on it. I ran it for about 5 hours and it ran well, cooled down and froze some ice. Thought I was good to go. This weekend I tried to run it a bit more and now have a problem. After several minutes which seems to be random. Anywhere from 2 hrs down to 10 min. The symptom is it runs, normal noise, pulls 200 watts. Freezer area gets cold pretty quickly and the compressor starts to cycle off and on as expected. Then it seems the compressor clicks like its turning on and makes a bit more noise. Always at this point the unit has already entered a phase where it had stopped cooling. Meaning as soon as I hear the louder noise, it has already stopped cooling. I have tried to shut it off and immediately turn it back on and it starts working but will stop working again. I am not sure if this has any service ports. If anyone is interested I can post a video like I did with the others. So for right now I am back to the old Monitor top.
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Post by tej on Nov 1, 2021 14:01:58 GMT
The cheaper cabinet is the one with the fixed shelves. The other was more expensive. You either have to watch for parts units to gather needed parts or contact the company that Kevin is suggesting. I’m also looking for some slider shelves. Travis, There is a unit in North IL they offered to sell for 100 that has the slider shelves if you still need them. I did find some for myself so I no longer need them. I am now up to 3 units. Two quit working shortly after I got them home. :-) The last one has a new top on it with newer refrigerant. I was hoping it would be a more reliable unit. It ran well, cooled quickly, froze ice and started messing up. It runs at its normal noise level then it gets a bit louder like a bearing squealing (but not crazy loud). At this point it has already started to not cool. Not sure what to do with all these broken units. The one I originally purchased still works and I believe it still has the original refrigerant. |
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