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Title: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: Windows on February 15, 2016, 12:18:23 pm Hi
I looked at a kelvinator fe-s-52 this weekend. Has anyone taken one apart ? Can the refrigeration evaporator coil be easily separated from the tub ? ( not tarred in like a gbv 50 is it ) it's a water bath unit made in London Ontario . It's in decent shape not running.... it was plugged in couldn't count the breaks in the cord. How hard are parts to get ? Definitely a interesting any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: mznb1u on February 15, 2016, 04:47:39 pm I have one that is unrestored. The refrigeration unit on these is different but I am sure that they can be repaired. The chrome trim would be hard to replace as you just don't see too many of these coming up. I like the looks of this machine and would love to restore it to working order but there are other projects ahead of it. I am missing the part that covers the water circulator but another member on here said they would help me out in that department. I guess I should follow up on that.
I have used mine as an ice cooler for several parties and it does not leak a drop and keep drinks cold until the next morning! Let me know if you have any questions or want to see pictures. There are other members with completely restored units. :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: BONOVOX on February 15, 2016, 05:35:29 pm Tim
I have never forgotten my quest to find you that cover.... Every time I search for coolers, or go to a garage sale, or to someones place to look for something else... I'm always looking for a kelvinator to use for parts etc... One day I might find it.... Who ever would have thought that there would be a Canteen penny machine a few minutes from my home.... but there was lol :happydrinkers: Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: ajf5577 on February 15, 2016, 06:03:51 pm I thought that all spare soda machine parts were found under the tables at flea markets. Maybe you're looking in the wrong place Ed?
Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: BONOVOX on February 15, 2016, 06:37:52 pm :laugh: :laugh:
I thought that all spare soda machine parts were found under the tables at flea markets. Maybe you're looking in the wrong place Ed? Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: mznb1u on February 16, 2016, 10:50:36 am Ed--I appreciate you continuing the quest. There is another member who needed some info on this machine and was going to help in that regard. I keep looking around here as well but that machine does not come up stateside much.
Congrats on the Canteen! :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: BONOVOX on February 16, 2016, 08:53:51 pm Yeah, it seemed to be more of a Canadian cooler...
As for the Canteen... I bought it for another member who actually found it first... I was just the middle man. Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: Jim on February 16, 2016, 09:12:21 pm Yeah, it seemed to be more of a Canadian cooler... Was this the Canteen Gum Vendor that was recently on greedbay for a few weeks...?As for the Canteen... I bought it for another member who actually found it first... I was just the middle man. Title: Re: Kelvinator fe-s-52 Post by: Windows on February 19, 2016, 07:27:49 pm Well thanks for the replies boys but I waited too long a couple of guys got into a bidding war over it she sold er for 600 not bad seeing she wanted 350 oh well my quest continues
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