Copper Pipe - V80 compressor - SUCCESS is fleeting....Help!!!

[glenp87]

Thanks as always for the valuable input....just when you think you get close....the fun of vending

Glen

[glenp87]

Success.....talked to Alan at Antique (was going to take him my deck)....he suggested the thermostat - temp stays constant at 37 degrees,,,very minimal cycling

Thanks to Alan and all those who provide input

[glenp87]

With the NEW thermostat set to three, I got the internal temp to staying 39-42 degrees...unfortunately, after 24-36 hours of what seems to be good cycling, I get the same frost/snow as shown in the picture.....I defrosted and tried the thermostat at two - 24-36 hours of very little cycling with the temp staying at 49-51 degrees...then bam....frost/snow and slowly rising temps...also could hear the freon "boiling".....

The frost/snow is double what is shown in the pic since this pic show frost/snow after it has melted

Any and all suggestions are welcome.....

Glen

[johnieG]

Sounds like it's light on it's charge. (low freon)

[glenp87]

Thanks johnnieG...confirmed what I had hoped not to have,,,,but given the age and that it can still run at 52 degrees (in an 85-90 degree garage) is not so bad.....I think I will take it up to Alan Huffman later this fall...Alan said he could also fabricate the Low Bottle Lever if I could not find one.

Hope this thread and the feedback from members helps others troubleshoot cooling issues.

Glen

[MoonDawg]

            If you get that other V-80 that is on e-bay right now, you will also get the compressor.
A spare cooling unit is always nice to have and in this case it is exactly the same as the Vendo 81.