Anyone know about refrigeration?

[Chris Alvey]

So, I did a(nother) stupid thing. I saw a kegerator on Craigslist and was able to talk them down from their original price. I was assured that it worked, etc. etc. Long story short when I got there the situation was not such that it was the time nor the place to demand to see it work so I just packed it up and got out.

Of course, as you might guess, when I got home I found that the thing turns on but does not cool. I texted the seller and he said he has some refrigerant but I slept on it and told him that I just wanted my money back. I haven't heard from him since and doubt I will. It's not worth the money to take to small claims really either.

SO, I am the not-so-proud owner an older kegerator that appears to need coolant. I'm guessing it's the 'bad' kind of coolant that costs a lot of money to replace (maybe?) Without throwing good money after bad and having someone come out, does anyone have any knowledge about this sort of thing?

Thanks

Chris

[john mills]

I had a freezer I turned into a 10 tap keezer. After completing the custom wood collar and finishing the whole thing off to resemble a mahogany masterpiece, it too wouldn't cool. I spent money on a service call fir a repairman, which was seconded by our own refrigeration guru Don Heisler. If it needs a recharge, it means it has a leak. A leak on the old systems is a death sentence. Do like I did and strip off the parts you can use and set it next to the street for the scrappers to pick up.

[Don]

I can come by and look at it this weekend if you want.

[Chris Alvey]

Thanks Don, let me see what all is going on this weekend and I will give you a call. I appreciate it very much, thank you.

John, sorry about your bad luck, I feel at least a small portion of your pain.

[Don Armstrong]

By the way, my dad is a retired heating and air man so I have a tank of the old refrigerant (Freon R-12) in my garage. Your welcome to use it but don't tell the Feds!

[BM1]

I have an electronic leak finder.We might find a fixable leak but,usually,a new evaporator is needed.We may find one reasonably priced and,if so,I can install it for about a beer or so.Of course,we need to know why it isn't cooling first...could be something simple.

Small refer. systems is my specialty.

[Dutch]

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Thanks to all for getting involved!