Question regarding mini fridge conversion

[GatorBrew1]

I know this subject has been beat to death, but I just have one question. I have an old (but working) AbsoCold mini fridge that I want to convert. I have read ALOT of info here about converting, but my question is......If I see only one coolant line coming off the compressor going to the freezer tray, would it be safe to assume that the fridge is cooled by the freezer with no coolant line running through the top? I want to put a tower on it. The top of the fridge doesn't seem like it wants to come off without damaging it.

The first pic is just of the back where one can see the only coolant line going in.

The second pic is the one line going to the freezer tray, which I slid to the rear to make room.

Thank you in advance

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[jeepinjeepin]

From what I understand these minifridges just use the freezer tray to cool the whole unit. Are you wanting to dismantle the whole unit or just knock some holes in the top? If it's the latter just use a hole saw to barely cut through the outer sheet metal and pick around in the foam to make sure there are no lines in it.

 

[GatorBrew1]

From what I understand these minifridges just use the freezer tray to cool the whole unit. Are you wanting to dismantle the whole unit or just knock some holes in the top? If it's the latter just use a hole saw to barely cut through the outer sheet metal and pick around in the foam to make sure there are no lines in it.

I plan to just cut a whole in the top. That is what planned to do just cut through like you said. I feel kind of stupid for asking the question that I already had the answer for.

Thank you for the reply.

 

[jeepinjeepin]

The only stupid questions are the ones left unasked, unless it's really a stupid question and... Just kidding. Best of luck on your project.

 

[GatorBrew1]

The only stupid questions are the ones left unasked, unless it's really a stupid question and... Just kidding. Best of luck on your project.

Thank you, Jeep. I appreciate it.

 

[Surly]

I plan to just cut a whole in the top. That is what planned to do just cut through like you said. I feel kind of stupid for asking the question that I already had the answer for.

Thank you for the reply.

I did the same exact procedure last night with excellent results. Most of us feel better about knowing something when it is confirmed by somebody else. That is not being stupid to ask the question. It is wise to seek confirmation of the answer.

 

[GatorBrew1]

Most of us feel better about knowing something when it is confirmed by somebody else. That is not being stupid to ask the question. It is wise to seek confirmation of the answer.

Surly-You hit the nail on the head. Never a more true statement. Thank you.

 

[brewingmeister]

From the pics you shouldn't have a problem drilling through. The lines painted black in the mesh on the back are typically the ones running through the insulation in the shell. Older fridges tend to have them exposed on the back, newer ones have them inside the shell. Of course they have also been put on top or the bottom as well. It is better to be safe than sorry though....if in doubt, drill the door.

-cheers

 

[GatorBrew1]

From the pics you shouldn't have a problem drilling through. The lines painted black in the mesh on the back are typically the ones running through the insulation in the shell. Older fridges tend to have them exposed on the back, newer ones have them inside the shell. Of course they have also been put on top or the bottom as well. It is better to be safe than sorry though....if in doubt, drill the door.

-cheers

Thank you, Brewingmester for your insight. I appreciate your time. That kind of advise is what I was looking for. Thanks to ALL that replied. Time to charge up the drill:rockin: