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Craigslist Marvel 61HK Kegerator not cold

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by joshindc, Jul 30, 2014.

 

  1. #1
    joshindc

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jul 30, 2014
    I bought a Marvel 61HK Kegerator for $30 off craigslist. I plugged it in and the compressor and condenser fan turn on and stay on, but the fridge doesn't get cold. The condenser plate inside the fridge gets a little cool (ie, there is some condensation) but only for a couple inches by the inlet.

    Is this indicative of a freon leak? Is there anything else I should check? I'm assuming a freon leak will be prohibitively expensive to fix?

    Thanks for your help!
     
  2. #2
    day_trippr

    We live in interesting times...

    Posted Jul 30, 2014
    Certainly has all the classic signs of low refrigerant.
    Figure $200 bucks just to have someone look at it.

    Sorry, but it's probably best to let it go...
     
  3. #3
    joshindc

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jul 30, 2014
    Yeah, I'm not too heartbroken; it was $30 so I had my doubts. It's making kind of a water rushing/hissing noise inside the cooling chamber as well; does that mean anything to anyone?

    I figure I got my money's worth with a full 5# tank of CO2, the regulator and taps, so I'll probably try percussive therapy a few more times (hitting things with a hammer/screwdriver) and then toss it if it doesn't work.

    Thanks
     
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