1927 ? G E refridgerator for sale

[micmacirq]

worked very well when stored. i puctured hose in the interior of unit two days ago so i'll have to have it fixed and recharged. shouldn't be any problem at all. methyl formate. slight rust haze on top of unit. in very good condition overall. open to offers or opinions.

 

[norgeway]

Methyl Formate???

Never heard of it, GEs used SO2 Sulfur Dioxide, you cant get it any longer, but can be converted to freon,

 

[roto204]

From Wikipedia

<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">A historical use of methyl formate, which sometimes brings it attention, was in refrigeration. Before the introduction of less-toxic refrigerants, methyl formate was used as an alternative to sulfur dioxide in domestic refrigerators, such as some models of the famous GE Monitor Top. Owners of methyl formate refrigerators should keep in mind that, even though they operate below atmospheric pressure, if evidence of a leak develops, they should take measures to avoid exposure to the ether-smelling liquid and vapor.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Rated "highly flammable."  Eek!</span>

 

[3beltwesty]

HCOOCH3

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Refrigerator Designs of the 1930s and 40s

With refrigerator sales booming, designers embraced the experimental bonanza, with no holds barred innovations.

www.achrnews.com

 

[rp2813]

That machine is later than 1927, based on the shrouded refrigeration unit and its related controls, the cabinet hardware and foot pedal.

 

I would estimate it as closer to mid 1930's since it has the controls integrated into the shroud, and possessing the "Second Prize" system described in 3BW's link.  An old friend had a very similar looking one of these still running in his kitchen in the 1980's and it was indeed quiet and trouble-free.   His was from 1931 and still had the separate top-mounted control box.

 

I prefer machines from this series over the older ones, as they have a more practical metal evaporator instead of the round porcelain type, and convenient extras like the foot pedal and I think some models may have even offered an interior light.   With the control box no longer sitting on the top of the cabinet,  machines like the one pictured above have a cleaner look.

 

 

 

[3beltwesty]

USS MONITOR

Folks called these "Monitors"; after civil war boat Monitor with its round turret.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-m/monitor.htm

 

[travis]

Methyl Formate was used in 1933 and 1934. That's a CA-2B. Every refrigerant is harmful in some way to humans or the earth. I am sure in time they'll find everything currently used is harmful also.

 

[stan]

my GE

dont know the year but R12 is whats in it, and whats indicated in the compresser by the Co. Sorry you have to look sideways LOL. Anyone with ideas as to its age?