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Dougiefresh63
07-03-2009, 01:31 PM
Hi, I have a commercial refrigerating unit with dual cooling zones, 1 a wrapped cold bn and the other a refrigerator space. The 2 are controlled with txv's and solenoid valves. I believe one of the valves are leaking when closed causing repeated pump don cycles. Is there an easy way to find which solenoid valve is leaking through?
Silhouette
07-03-2009, 05:11 PM
Check the valve for temperature drop across it, it should be fairly obvious if it is passing!
Grizzly
08-03-2009, 10:48 AM
Good point from silhouette,you could also.
If individual l.p. switches are fitted?
which I assume is the case?
Try metering out or just watching which of them activates first?
It depends on your systems, but is there not a service port.
Where you can observe the individual rise in pressure?
Grizzly
Dougiefresh63
08-03-2009, 12:34 PM
thanks guys, I didnt think bout the temp drop from the liquid flashing through the valve. I apreciate it. And only one low pres switch controlling the condenser but a good thought. Thanks Griz :D
Grizzly
08-03-2009, 02:16 PM
thanks guys, I didnt think bout the temp drop from the liquid flashing through the valve. I apreciate it. And only one low pres switch controlling the condenser but a good thought. Thanks Griz :D
Slightly confused Dougie!
only one low pres switch controlling the condenser
I was looking for LP. control?
What controls or how do the 2 solenoid valves? operate?
Or am I completely on the wrong track here?
Cheers Grizzly:D
Dougiefresh63
08-03-2009, 04:29 PM
dual etc's
nevgee
08-03-2009, 08:15 PM
If the above diagnostics don't find the offending item, strip the valves and inspect the diaphram faces, if a piece of swarf or simillar has passed thru the valve, then there could be scratches on the teflon surface. The tinyest of scratches can cause the valve to pass. Using a bright light and mag glass will help with inspecting the surfaces. Then replace damaged diaphram and internal parts for an effective repair.
Dougiefresh63
08-03-2009, 10:39 PM
If the above diagnostics don't find the offending item, strip the valves and inspect the diaphram faces, if a piece of swarf or simillar has passed thru the valve, then there could be scratches on the teflon surface. The tinyest of scratches can cause the valve to pass. Using a bright light and mag glass will help with inspecting the surfaces. Then replace damaged diaphram and internal parts for an effective repair.
Thanks, and with my eyes these days-- a good magnifying glass would be in order lol.
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