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    I have a refrigerator for a cellar



    I have a cellar cooler and there is an outside unit for it as well
    I am wanting to disconnect bough the units to keep for another project
    I was told that the cellar unit will not work with the outside unit
    There are 3 pipes comming out of the cellar unit. One plastic one steel and one coper
    I am wondering what they do and safe to cut them or not?
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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    the pipes will be filled with refrigerant it is illegal to cut the pipes and release the refrigerant and sit under pressure it can be dangerous and you might get burt from the liquid in the pipes

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    There are 2 pipes so which one do you think it will be that is full of refrigerated gas? Is there not a tap that I can turn off? And why illigal?
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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by Long john View Post
    There are 2 pipes so which one do you think it will be that is full of refrigerated gas? Is there not a tap that I can turn off? And why illigal?
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    Because there has been a loss of ozone at the top of our atmosphere which caused a hole some years ago and the world decided it should stop that happening before we all died of ultra violet exposure.

    The law makers declared that we should no longer release ozone and CO² producing refrigerants into the atmosphere.

    You will find many trained refrigerant handling trained technicians around so please call one and be sensible.
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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by Brian_UK View Post
    Because there has been a loss of ozone at the top of our atmosphere which caused a hole some years ago and the world decided it should stop that happening before we all died of ultra violet exposure

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    Aside from my point about removing this fridge. Do you have any scientific based for your argument other then what you have stated

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    if you just cut the pipes and expose the system to air you will contaminate the system and the oil in the system will be contaminated with moisture making the system unusable also the fine for deliberately venting refrigerant is up to £100,000

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Lots of information based on scientific data on the Web

    https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/research...nal-agreements

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by Long john View Post
    Aside from my point about removing this fridge. Do you have any scientific based for your argument other then what you have stated
    I am astounded by your lack of knowledge of the world around you.
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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by frank View Post
    Lots of information based on scientific data on the Web

    https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/research...nal-agreements
    2+2=5

    Hear a man that's an expert in this field
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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    So how am I going to remove this unit then

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by Long john View Post
    So how am I going to remove this unit then
    Employ a licensed professional

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by frank View Post
    Employ a licensed professional
    I have just taken the back cover off and those pipes are indeed connected to the coolant system

    Do you think the enginee will regas it for me at new site

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    That is how we professionals make our living. All you have to do is ask a local F-gas registered tradesman for a quote.

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Any ideas on the costings please, based in Manchester area

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

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    If it is done correctly the refrigerant can be pumped safely into the outside unit. The two sections can then be separated and moved safely. When it comes to refitting the units the pipe will probably need replacing but as long as there were no issues before it was shut down it should be simple enough to commission it up again.

    It will also require new electrical supplies.

    As for price if it is already to go it could all be done in one day assuming no issues but if it is not straight forward then a day to take it out and a day to put it back in.

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    One plastic one copper one steel ?
    Have you any photos

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by redroge View Post
    One plastic one copper one steel ?
    Have you any photos
    Yes but the server won't let me upload them as files are to big

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    You can't attach pics until you have 12 posts.
    Better to upload them to a remote picture hosting site and post the links

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by Long john View Post
    Yes but the server won't let me upload them as files are to big
    Just had another go. Says file it to big

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by frank View Post
    Better to upload them to a remote picture hosting site and post the links
    Perhaps you didn't read the post correctly

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    Re: I have a refrigerator for a cellar

    Quote Originally Posted by frank View Post
    Perhaps you didn't read the post correctly
    I don't know how I'm going to do that yet

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