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coldspaces
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38 CF Aug 13, 2013 2:59:22 GMT daveinqca likes this

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Post by coldspaces on Aug 13, 2013 2:59:22 GMT

Here is the 38 Flat Top I purchased a few months ago for $75

When I brought it home it worked and was factory sealed and still full of so2. The start relay soon went south and had to be replaced. Here are some pics taken as I rewired it.

Top with date or inspectors # written on he bottom side.

Whats under the top.

Corrugated insulation made by ACB Co.

Solder terminals same as the Monitor Top.

Still has the original control.

Door with top Textolite strip removed. As you can see there is nothing sealing the opening other than the Textolite strip.

I don't own too much old stuff,I just temporarily take care of it for its next owner.

"Hell, there are no rules here--we're trying to accomplish something!"
Thomas A. Edison

We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

ChrisJ Administrator Posts: 2,502	38 CF Aug 13, 2013 3:05:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisJ on Aug 13, 2013 3:05:16 GMT Beautiful flattop thank you for sharing!
	CA-2-A16 S/N 3326603 Porcelain cabinet with right hand door and capillary tube conversion. Restored and in use. CA-2-B16 S/N 4126576 Painted cabinet with left hand door. Has bad float valve and needs paint. CA-2-B16 S/N 41-944-942 Porcelain cabinet with right hand door. Has cracked liquid line, bad float valve and needs paint. CK-2-B16 S/N 5320471 top only currently being restored

coldspaces 27 Cubic Foot Posts: 3,091	38 CF Aug 13, 2013 3:17:27 GMT ChrisJ likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coldspaces on Aug 13, 2013 3:17:27 GMT Aug 13, 2013 3:05:16 GMT ChrisJ said: Beautiful flattop thank you for sharing! Thank you and no problem. And thanks for this much more user friendly forum to add it too.
	I don't own too much old stuff,I just temporarily take care of it for its next owner. "Hell, there are no rules here--we're trying to accomplish something!" Thomas A. Edison We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

cablehack
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38 CF Aug 13, 2013 4:01:16 GMT

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Post by cablehack on Aug 13, 2013 4:01:16 GMT

Given the huge condenser area, I would imagine extremely efficient performance, and a very fast cool down time.
One thing I like about the CF's is the service access....probably the best of any fridge I can think of.
You can see the CK heritage in the compressor cooling fins, although some models had a fan instead.
Apart from the attractive styling, being the last of the "thrift unit" compressor designs makes it a desirable model to have. Thanks for sharing yours here.

CA-2-B15 s/n 4328374
CA-1-B15 s/n 4326047

coldspaces
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38 CF Aug 13, 2013 4:59:34 GMT

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Post by coldspaces on Aug 13, 2013 4:59:34 GMT

It does have a large condenser. I find it strange that the flow is vertical as opposed to horizontal. Maybe the less dense so2 was less forgiving in that respect. With all that condenser and fins on the compressor it sure should have made up for the unit not being on top any more. Kind of wonder why they would have ever removed the fins and added a fan to use more energy.

I don't own too much old stuff,I just temporarily take care of it for its next owner.

"Hell, there are no rules here--we're trying to accomplish something!"
Thomas A. Edison

We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

Post by coldspaces on Aug 13, 2013 2:59:22 GMT

Post by ChrisJ on Aug 13, 2013 3:05:16 GMT

Post by coldspaces on Aug 13, 2013 3:17:27 GMT

Post by cablehack on Aug 13, 2013 4:01:16 GMT

Post by coldspaces on Aug 13, 2013 4:59:34 GMT