a_gunslinger
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New to me, older Danby Singlt Tap Kegerator (Model # DKC645BLS). Found it on Craigslist. Before I went to see it I asked the owners to plug it in night before to let it cool, and to put a glass of water in it, so next day I could test ambient air temp and temp of the water. When I get there the manufacturer's digital guage on front reads 36. But temp of water is 43, and put an air thermo in there for a while and it bottoms at about 43.
She had no idea about age but guessed maybe 7-8 yrs old. I could tell she literally knew nothing about it. She has been going thru her fathers stuff over past year. But I notice sticker on compressor says 2005. Its in very good cosemtic shape.
She could tell I was hesitant if it couldnt reach my needed temp. And she was very nice, and trusting, and said I could take it with me and if I got it to work send her the money!
Its clean enough I felt compelled to see if I can resolve temp issues, but I know nothing about appliances, and dont really need another project. Hoping maybe just the thermostat? And is that the white box upper right interior?
So symtpoms/observations:
She had no idea about age but guessed maybe 7-8 yrs old. I could tell she literally knew nothing about it. She has been going thru her fathers stuff over past year. But I notice sticker on compressor says 2005. Its in very good cosemtic shape.
She could tell I was hesitant if it couldnt reach my needed temp. And she was very nice, and trusting, and said I could take it with me and if I got it to work send her the money!
Its clean enough I felt compelled to see if I can resolve temp issues, but I know nothing about appliances, and dont really need another project. Hoping maybe just the thermostat? And is that the white box upper right interior?
So symtpoms/observations:
- Overnight left on in thier garage. Night temp low of about 38, so garage probably ~45 all night.
- Digital fridge panel showed 36 on arrival, but my digital thermo placed in fridge only went to 43, water temp was 42. So it must be cooling.
- Interestingly, when I opened the door and left it open compressor didnt come on. I assumed it would as interior temp raised.
- I unplugged the fridge for a few minutes and plugged it back, expecting to hear compressor startup and make some noise. But nothing.
- Once it did start to whir quietly, but not at a time I would expect it to try and cool (when door open and when first plugged in).