Re: Capillary tube vs TXV
What refrigerant is used in the system.
A capillary is a fixed pressure drop control devise, high in = high out, a TXV is an thermostatically contolled flow regulator.
The buzzer noise from compressor is a problem, high star conditions labours the start. Overcharge would be my first guess, = high temps, high start torque conditions for compressor [the buzz ].
Recommend recovering the system refrigerant and recharge with fresh refrigerant at the rate perscribed on the nameplate.
Re: Capillary tube vs TXV
Evacuate system, cut the capillary after the drier, look inside, look for blockage, use a file to cut and then break. If it's blocked, cut as much as you can before it goes up inside the case, if it looks clean, braze a length equal to the one cut out (or few inches shorter if it's a little clogged), replace drier, vacuum, charge system until equalized (through high side), run the fridge, if needed, add some more refrigerant. If you don't know how to extend a capillary tube...well, insert it into a small tube, 2 inches on both sides and braze it. You don't have to replace a cap tube all the way to the evaporator ( if its clean before). Hope it helps, I started on my own a long time ago and wish I knew a easy way for everything... Miss You Dad!!!!!!!
Re: Capillary tube vs TXV
Hello Magoo
Yes, i forgot that, it run on 134a ( 11oz ), OK, the prescribed charge rate?? on the nameplate. I will have to look more for that.
I understand the capillary tube been a fix metering device and the TXV will vary according to suction pipe temperature. I know i'm wrong but it seem that the evaporator is never flooded enough.... Please excuse that one.
Any way i will try that within a day or so, and let you know.
Bye thank's
Re: Capillary tube vs TXV
After you do what I suggested, blow the condenser, will prevent the problem...