Cleaning refrigeration unit

[Bob K]

Hi all,
Before I bring a newly acquired machine into my basement (oof...ouch) I like to get it as spotless as possible while it's still in my driveway - including the refrigeration system, as that is always pretty filthy and grimey.  I've always used a sponge and a strong kitchen cleaner like Lestoil or Simply Green and worked away at the grunge.

Anyone think it's a problem to spray engine cleaner/degreaser over the system and hose it off?  I use this stuff all the time on my old Volkswagens.  It doesn't harm the paint and it REALLY gets things clean.  I wouldn't blast the water in there as it could knock the wiring around, but with a gentle touch does anybody see a problem with this cleaning method?

Anything in the refrigeration system that could be harmed?

If anyone has different cleaning tips I'd love to hear them.

Thanks as always,
Bob

I would say yea your fine doing that, just make sure you have all of the electrical Contacts Dry after you clean it and then fire it up, Crap I have even taken the whole compressor deck etc and electrolyticly dipped it to remove rust( I killed the fan But it was bad anways) I DIDNT dip the start capacitor of the deck I did mostly cause Im cheap and didnt wanna have to buy a new one just yet, painted it all UP and Shes a Sexy beast, I will dig around today and prob post some before and after pics.

[joesquid]

So how do you do an electrolitic dip?

JOE the link http://www.davidbradley.net/ERR.html tells you the basics of it and shows some examples Its preaty easy( kinda dangerous in that its electricity and water) But works like a charm Im looking thorugh my files to see about the pics I have. I will post a new thread when I get them. '>