Mini Fridge Fix - Compressor Swap
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 เม.ย. 2022
- Still can't believe it's working.
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Wow - I love it :)
I wish there was an easy way to shop for mini fridges that have external condensers.
I really love your videos man, keep it up!
Thanks again Jack!
I want one of the Tim's handmande fridges.
It is unfortunate that it costed your sanity to make it work.
Pro tip: I use (squared) small 1L watter bottles at the end of the fridge so it keeps glass shelves cooled even when i put lowest setting available to reduce runtime in ridicilously loud compressor. Milk and yeast are always cold to the touch and stable even if ambient isnt always great.
Haha I learned a LOT and refrigeration has always piqued my interest!
The mini-fridge vapor-pressure thermostats are notorious for being tough to get just right (turning on around 39F and off around 34F)
Having a nice temperature buffer with the water bottles (or maybe even a few beers) is definitely a great bet!
Thx for the video bro, the lengths we go just to know
Some of your chosen editing effects were a little weird, but great video. Enjoyed watching your fridge-destroying-and-repairing journey.
Interesting video, Tim. I, too, have put a drill through a fridge (well, freezer, in my case) door in an effort to fit a better latch.
What I would REALLY like to see you do is convert a small 110v mini fridge into a 12v by swapping the condenser over as well as doing any other essential replacements and/or adjustments necessary to make it work effectively. I have read about this and seen a couple of inadequate videos on the subject but nobody has done it properly and I know you are the guy to do this and do it so it is easy to follow and understand to the point of being able to do it myself. I like the size and shape (and price) of a regular mini fridge with a small ice box inside and it would fit in my truck camper but I would rather have 12v. What do you think?
Certainly doable! The 12v compressor swap was what I originally had planned.
I spent a month looking for a deal on a 12v compressor. New ones were ~$150 and used 12v compressor-based fridges seemed to be just as much if not more.
(used 120v fridges are usually $40 or less - sometimes free)
I share your desire for the 12v fridge setup, unfortunately it just didn't make sense financially.
Hopefully 12v compressor prices come down at some point - I agree it would make a great video!
-Tim
Here’s my answer:) lol so I guess - unless your handy with all that stuff you did- it’s best just too get a 12volt IceCo;) thanks man!
R134a is less volatile, not non flammable....Anyway, I wouldn't use propane in anything patched with JB Weld either.
hello can a 1/2hp compressor be replaced with a 1/3compressor, and will it be much difference??
Would this work for something like a slushy machine? I have one with a non working R290 compressor but the overall layout seems the same as a mini fridge
Ever try the canned keyboard cleaner? I've recharged my car AC with it with pretty good results.
JB weld is your friend 👍🏽👊🏽
Haha unfortunately it finally gave out with the constant thermal cycling. Grabbed a new (used) fridge for $100 and used a thermal camera this time to avoid hitting any refrigerant lines ☠
Would like to know what adapter you used to fill it back up and how did you close it?
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It's a clamp style valve with a self piercing needle. You can open and close the valve with the included hex key.
I can appreciate your hard work, and the fact that you learn for this, but if you had bought a better fridge from the start, I think it would be cheaper in the end.
I can agree to that for sure.
Wish there were a better market for mini fridges with active fan cooling.