Problem with Chiller

Jaws · #1 03-24-2006, 02:57 AM

I have a Pacific Coast 1/4 hp chiller that has done a great job keeping the temperature between 77 and 80 for 4 or 5 months now. Tonight I noticed that it appears to be on all the time and the temperature won't drop below 81. It isn't rising above 81 but won't drop below it either. I checked the settings and even tried lowering the set temperature to 75 instead of 77. I tried unplugging it and plugging it back in but nothing there either. Any idea why this might be?

Bryan · #2 03-24-2006, 03:02 AM

More than likely a leak and the refrigerant has escaped.

golden69_ca · #3 03-24-2006, 03:11 AM

check and clean the condenser first befor you start looking for a refrigeration guy to come check for leaks , we are usualy not cheep.

Jaws · #4 03-24-2006, 04:53 AM

I don't have much of a background in refrigeration. Where would I find the condenser?

StirCrazy · #5 03-24-2006, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

I don't have much of a background in refrigeration. Where would I find the condenser?

the finned thing that looks like a radiator. clean it with a soft paintbrush so you don't dammage the fine.. oh the canded air that you use to ckean computers will work good to blow it clear as your brushing.

Steve

StirCrazy · #6 03-24-2006, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by golden69_ca

check and clean the condenser first befor you start looking for a refrigeration guy to come check for leaks , we are usualy not cheep.

what you don't have a special 10.00/hour rate for canreef members

I am still debating if I want to finnish my ticket.. got other plans on the go now... oh well

Steve

G1GY · #7 03-24-2006, 05:00 AM

You'll probably find it right behind the front grill in front of the heat exchanger.

Bryan · #8 03-24-2006, 05:59 AM

Does one of the copper lines to the evaporator (the plastic barrel) get very cold?. If not it's a pretty good sign that something is wrong with the chiller

Willow · #9 03-24-2006, 07:29 AM

take a vacume to the radiator looking thing to make sure there is no dust in there.

Tangman · #10 03-24-2006, 12:43 PM

Check the air filter behind the front air intake, it usually needs to be cleaned every 2 months or so...but if you have tried a lower setting and it didn't shut off , it could be the thermostat ( it is the cheapest part of the unit) or an over heating condition, how long did you have it unplugged? if it was over heating ( from the air filter being plugged)unplugging and just replugging it back in ,would not give it enough time to cool down