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Charlie_B
01-12-2011, 05:47 AM
Got a Brema VM1700 that runs a good freeze cycle then switches to harvest. The hot gas valve opens and hot gas travels a good way down the piping but doesn't seem to make it all the way through to the evaporator plates. Since the thermostat never gets to +8C the defrost cycle runs forever. Ice cubes remain stuck or eventually fall out but takes forever. The valve is opening, but gas isn't getting through properly. Any suggestions?

savoc
03-12-2011, 05:36 AM
check the gas charge, weigh in correct charge? Is the ice ice getting to thick? is the water fill solenoid working?

Charlie_B
04-12-2011, 06:36 AM
check the gas charge, weigh in correct charge? Is the ice ice getting to thick? is the water fill solenoid working?

yes, yes, no, yes.

Turns out the hot gas valve diaphragm had developed a sticking point so while the valve was being commanded to open, and it did open, it was only opening a little bit.

Just stripping the HGV internals out now (saves having to braze a new valve body in and the space is tight) so should have the monster working again soon).

BTW thanks to the guys at Icemaster (http://www.icemaster.com.au) in Melbourne again for all the help.