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Post by timeswelding on Dec 19, 2016 1:32:02 GMT
Any time I use copper washers, I always anneal them first. Heat them red hot with a propane torch and then quench in water. They'll be buttery soft and they will seal against a much more uneven surface. Keep in mind that simply tightening a fitting against the freshly annealed washer will work harden it to some degree each time. So, after one or 2 uses you must re-anneal.
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Post by joneske on Dec 19, 2016 1:42:10 GMT
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Post by cablehack on Dec 19, 2016 22:04:49 GMT
Any suggestions on getting this adapter kit to seal well, or on anything else? It was a little disappointing to get it working better today, only to have our success turn to failure! We'll get it going; I'm just hoping the problem is in the service valve kit and not elsewhere. The charge valve adaptors are notorious leakers. I don't bother with the copper washers but instead use a neoprene O-ring. The gland nut also needs to be tight to prevent leakage around the shaft. Keep the charge valve shut unless actually evacuating or filling the system - don't rely on the hoses or valve adaptor to be leak free.
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Post by 100yearfridge on Dec 20, 2016 0:34:11 GMT
Annealing the copper washers is a great idea; I don't know why I didn't think of that. I'll try that if we can't find any neoprene washers. I was trying to keep the service valve shut between adding charge, but I think I may have got distracted when the thermostat shut it off. We're going to make sure everything is sealed up tight on the next go around. Thanks everybody!
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Post by Travis on Dec 20, 2016 1:00:51 GMT
As everyone has said, those valve kits leak. I guess if you're using so2 it's more obvious.
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Post by coldspaces on Dec 20, 2016 6:18:33 GMT
In between attempts to get the unit to cool properly, I have been working on the cabinet. One stumbling block I have encountered is removing the door handle. Has anyone ever removed this style handle from a cabinet? I can't say I have ever seen how that handle comes off. Did you figure it out yet?
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Post by ckfan on Dec 20, 2016 14:33:23 GMT
In between attempts to get the unit to cool properly, I have been working on the cabinet. One stumbling block I have encountered is removing the door handle. Has anyone ever removed this style handle from a cabinet? I can't say I have ever seen how that handle comes off. Did you figure it out yet? That is extremely similar to my flat top handle. Without actually taking a hammer and chisel to it...I would think that you could CAREFULLY pry off the outer "beauty ring" that surrounds the handle on the outside. I would assume that it is held in by spring clips and that once you get it off you will have screws underneath. At least, that is how my coldspot handle came off. Don't pry too hard though, I could be absolutely wrong.
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Post by coldspaces on Dec 20, 2016 14:58:37 GMT
I can't say I have ever seen how that handle comes off. Did you figure it out yet? That is extremely similar to my flat top handle. Without actually taking a hammer and chisel to it...I would think that you could CAREFULLY pry off the outer "beauty ring" that surrounds the handle on the outside. I would assume that it is held in by spring clips and that once you get it off you will have screws underneath. At least, that is how my coldspot handle came off. Don't pry too hard though, I could be absolutely wrong. This is what makes sense to me also. There must be screws under there. I would think you could see one end of the screws from the inside. I couldn't tell any were there from the pics.
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Post by joneske on Dec 20, 2016 17:04:09 GMT
That was my thought too. However, when I began gently prying on the beauty ring it moved only slightly, and some small hairline cracks began to appear so I backed off.
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Post by ckfan on Dec 20, 2016 18:25:58 GMT
Hmm, that's unfortunate. I'm really not sure then. I would almost think that it would have to be behind that front cover. Too bad it is showing signs of breaking.
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Post by Travis on Dec 20, 2016 19:16:53 GMT
There might be info on removing that handle in the CK manual.
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Post by ckfan on Dec 20, 2016 19:46:05 GMT
Yep, Travis is right. Even though yours is a newer model it looks identical to the ones listed in the CK manual. Looks like pages 164-166 might have some good info for you. It would seem that there should be a tiny cut out at the bottom of that beauty ring where you can fit a flat blade screwdriver in and twist to get it off. Carefully of course.
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Post by joneske on Dec 20, 2016 21:04:53 GMT
Awesome. Thanks.
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Post by joneske on Dec 21, 2016 17:23:53 GMT
Thanks again. The info in the manual was spot on. I was able to work the cover off without damaging it further. Once off, it exposed a nut that came off easily with a 3/4" open end wrench. Everything cleaned up nicely. The small lines in the cover are unfortunate, but are actually pretty hard to see unless you get real close.
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Post by joneske on Jan 2, 2017 16:31:26 GMT
The other service valve on this fridge has a ring over the threads. Has anyone encountered this before? Any ideas on how to remove it?
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