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17-01-2011, 06:52 PM #1
troubleshooting a domestic system
hi guys , im looking for info regarding the troubleshooting of domestic f/f 's, i'm not a refrigeration tech but i am a mech. engineer so i'm not a complete idiot . Do i need special tools ? is there access to technical data for the different brands ? where do you start ? electrical or mechanical is there a specific fault indication route to take or is it just trial and error checking components , and lastly what components can be checked by myself thanks fellers
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17-01-2011, 07:06 PM #2
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
You're an incomplete idiot?
Sorry... couldn't resist.
Start here:
http://www.refrigeration-engineer.co...ad.php?t=19701
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17-01-2011, 08:09 PM #3
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
Bear in mind that in the EU you are not allowed to work on refrigeration equipment without your F-Gas Certificate.
[Sorry Gary, I know that you hate this legalise stuff, ]Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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17-01-2011, 09:38 PM #4
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
so are you saying that everyone who gets repair advice on this site has a gas cert.?
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17-01-2011, 09:43 PM #5
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
advise is one thing doing something about it is another in gb if you break into a ref system you need a qualification and many other countries the same. as far as testing goes you cant still use a clampmeter and visuall inspection and feel but when the billet valve needs to go on you need the paperwork so basically you can do a small amount but not a lot ta charlie
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17-01-2011, 09:44 PM #6
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
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17-01-2011, 09:44 PM #7
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
sorry that was can still use a clampmeter sorry just got of call
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18-01-2011, 09:31 AM #8
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
yeah thats what i'm on about , i have no intention of breaking into any gas system i dont have the knowledge i'll leave that to the experts but i'm sure there is a lot that can be done to test leccy components and to troubleshoot .. if the fan is working then ???______ is not the problem , if the fan is working then test the thermistor etc; thanks
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19-01-2011, 09:24 AM #9
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
Better off just asking a specific question.
All brands are different, most have diagnostics (ie fault codes) if the have electronics. If they are all electro-mechanical, then getting a wiring diagram is the first thing. Some brands have a diagram on the fridge, or even the fault codes, others do not so you're stuffed unless you have access to their service manuals.
But to write just about one brand would be a book, to write about all of them is impossible for me because I hate typing.
Tools? Just a good multimeter that can also check capacitance (if the compressor cuts out on overload and start capacitor suspected)Last edited by paul_h; 19-01-2011 at 09:28 AM.
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19-01-2011, 07:59 PM #10
Re: troubleshooting a domestic system
ok thats cool paul , its a bosch f/f i'll start a new thread
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