Title: Cleaning refrigeration unit
Post by: Bob K on June 18, 2004, 07:49:12 am
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
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
Title: Cleaning refrigeration unit
Post by: on June 18, 2004, 03:07:15 pm
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. 
Title: Cleaning refrigeration unit
Post by: joesquid on June 19, 2004, 01:12:13 am
So how do you do an electrolitic dip?
Title: Cleaning refrigeration unit
Post by: on June 20, 2004, 07:32:14 pm
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. 