I think John L. revived a GE with an Embraco compressor. Other experts here have also suggested Embraco.
1965 GE Fridge Stopped Cooling...Thoughts?
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I'm certainly not putting myself on an expert throne but rather suggesting that there are options out there beyond stock GE that others have tried.
My bet is that Cory will figure out something with the aid of the experts here.
My bet is that Cory will figure out something with the aid of the experts here.
cfz2882
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ran the junk 1974 fridge...
...pulled 3.6 amps including the fan running-start relay said"1/4 HP"on it,pretty big compressor for a manual defrost
...pulled 3.6 amps including the fan running-start relay said"1/4 HP"on it,pretty big compressor for a manual defrost
Replacement Compressor
I would use a 1/4-1/3 HP R-134 A refrigerant compressor in the 800-1000 BTU range, I would just grab one from a newer larger ref, be sure to get one with a running capacitor and while you are doing so grab the Hi Efficiency condenser fan motor, avoid Mexican built Tecumseh compressors, about any other is OK.
You will have to build a mounting frame to support the compressor, I would charge with 6oz of R-134A and add an extra oz or two after the ref runs a few days if needed to cause the ref evaporator to frost all the way across.
John L.
I would use a 1/4-1/3 HP R-134 A refrigerant compressor in the 800-1000 BTU range, I would just grab one from a newer larger ref, be sure to get one with a running capacitor and while you are doing so grab the Hi Efficiency condenser fan motor, avoid Mexican built Tecumseh compressors, about any other is OK.
You will have to build a mounting frame to support the compressor, I would charge with 6oz of R-134A and add an extra oz or two after the ref runs a few days if needed to cause the ref evaporator to frost all the way across.
John L.
John, exactly what I was looking for, thanks!
Swestoyz came through with service info on this one yesterday and there's a final check that can be done to rule out the compressor, but it involves insulating the fridge evap and comparing direct temps. I may try that for kicks, but will keep an eye out at the local Menards for a similar sized basic fridge for parts. Gotta keep this vintage boxes going!
Swestoyz came through with service info on this one yesterday and there's a final check that can be done to rule out the compressor, but it involves insulating the fridge evap and comparing direct temps. I may try that for kicks, but will keep an eye out at the local Menards for a similar sized basic fridge for parts. Gotta keep this vintage boxes going!
Compressor For A 65 GE CD Ref
Hi Cory, the replacement compressor needs to be powerful, I would use one from at least a 22 CF newer ref if not a 25CF SXS.
GE used a more powerful compressor on their refs than most companies, if you undersized it it will not get the FF evaporator cold enough to ever cause the thermostat to shut off.
[ I made the mistake of having my brother Jeff install a replacement compressor in a GE ref like this that was only 700 BTUs and it never worked correctly ]
John L.
Hi Cory, the replacement compressor needs to be powerful, I would use one from at least a 22 CF newer ref if not a 25CF SXS.
GE used a more powerful compressor on their refs than most companies, if you undersized it it will not get the FF evaporator cold enough to ever cause the thermostat to shut off.
[ I made the mistake of having my brother Jeff install a replacement compressor in a GE ref like this that was only 700 BTUs and it never worked correctly ]
John L.
John, what do you think of this WP? Battered and ugly but they claim it works.
Beat-Up WP SXS
Hi Cory, that's about a 22 CF model and should have a suitable compressor for your GE, Most likely an Embraco.
John L.
Hi Cory, that's about a 22 CF model and should have a suitable compressor for your GE, Most likely an Embraco.
John L.
cfz2882
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I have a couple compressors if needed
1-compressor from the 1974-probably exact or almost exact replacement.
2-Tecumseh compressor,R134,from 1994 vintage "JetSpray"orange juice machine chassis in working order.
1-compressor from the 1974-probably exact or almost exact replacement.
2-Tecumseh compressor,R134,from 1994 vintage "JetSpray"orange juice machine chassis in working order.
Boy was it hot yesterday, a real scorcher. Of course I paid a visit to the beatup WP (which was an Estate rebrand) after work. Sitting there in that hot pole building on a pallet, it was running nice and quietly with the interior ice cold. Once home, I gave it a quick once-over and see it has a Panasonic compressor. Though all is/was working, so I'm not real worried (yet).
My initial thought is leave condensor/evap etc. as-is on the GE and install this compressor as a direct replacement (with an additional filter/drier inline). For R134A compatibility, what about the residual oil in the old GE coils? Not sure how effective flushing would be with the cap tube still installed, and then what to use? Or shouldn't I worry about that? (Looks like the old compressor has an oil cooling tube under it which I'd think would contain the bulk of the oil).
Brendan, thanks for the offer on the compressors, I'll keep that in mind should this Panasonic not pan out.
Any other advice on the conversion? It'll be a few days before I get to it, but I'll read-up in the meantime.
My initial thought is leave condensor/evap etc. as-is on the GE and install this compressor as a direct replacement (with an additional filter/drier inline). For R134A compatibility, what about the residual oil in the old GE coils? Not sure how effective flushing would be with the cap tube still installed, and then what to use? Or shouldn't I worry about that? (Looks like the old compressor has an oil cooling tube under it which I'd think would contain the bulk of the oil).
Brendan, thanks for the offer on the compressors, I'll keep that in mind should this Panasonic not pan out.
Any other advice on the conversion? It'll be a few days before I get to it, but I'll read-up in the meantime.
