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petey64
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« on: March 15, 2005, 04:28:00 pm » |
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I just recieved a Dixie-Narco 150 and when i went to plug it in both fans started up but alas it did not cool down so i have a couple of pictures i am attaching and i hope this will be a quick fix.
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petey64
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2005, 04:33:01 pm » |
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2005, 05:42:37 pm » |
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1st, make sure the compressors plugged into it's little junction block/plug, you can also take an extension cord & plug in dirrectly onto the compressor's plug, this is a quick go/no-go test for a defective starting compressor, check the compressor, even if it's fan is running, it doesn't mean that the compressor is, Carfully place a gloved hand on top of the compressor, & feel for it running, (sometimes you can't tell just by listening) if it starts up, put the little plug back the way you found it & here's a few other things to check ...
make sure the termostat is turned on (usually clockwise, about 1/2 of a full turn to start) & next check for a bad themostat, unplug the machine, remove the two wire from the back of the termostat & connect them together & tape them up with electrical tape (only temporarily! DON'T leave them this way.) now plug it back in & see if the compressor kicks in, if YES, them you've found the culpret, if NO, them unplug the machine & replace them back onto the thermostat's terminals, just some basics might help you sort it out...let us know how it goes...
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001...  Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2005, 08:13:44 pm » |
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Hello
If you directly plug in the compressor the upper evaporator coil will start getting cold within just a minute or two. If this happens you are in luck. If so then you just have an electrical problem that will easy to solve. Plus the upper & lower coils may need to be clean to help with the heat transfer.
Great advice above.
Kevin
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petey64
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2005, 02:01:27 pm » |
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OK i finally got time to do that troubleshooting and i have a bad compressor  '> , but it was a great learning experience and i am in the process of looking for another one as of this writing.
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2005, 12:10:57 pm » |
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Best of luck petey64 and welcome to the family here at SMC!  '>
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2005, 04:56:36 pm » |
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I'd love to know how things go with your restoration. I've got a bug in me for essentially the same machine, except that I'm looking for the Pepsi version (Model 170). Yours looks great - good condition outside, rust inside cabinet does not look that unmanagable. So many units in that age range look like they fell off a truck after a long abusive life.
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petey64
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2005, 04:18:28 pm » |
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Well i installed the new refrigeration unit and what do ya know a blind squirrel found a nut, it's up and working.
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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2005, 08:20:28 pm » |
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Congrats on the success!!
Hadn't heard the blind squirrel saying since my grandfather. Thanks for envoking fond old memories!
Creighton
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