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Andy H

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Re: The dont make new fridges like they used to.....
« Reply #15 on: 27 June 2016, 07:54:20 »

You know that you are suppose to leave a new fridge in the upside position for 24 hours before you switch it on, if its be moved horizontally.

True if the fridge has been used, new fridges/freezers are ok to turn on straight away iirc
The basic technology hasn't changed - just the gas that is used as a refrigerant.

If the fridge lays on it's back for any length of time then both liquid refrigerant and compressor oil can find their way out of the compressor housing and into the network of tiny pipes. The reason for leaving it standing is to let the liquid & oil drain back into the compressor. (The risks being that the compressor may run without lubrication and that a slug of liquid might find it's way into the compressor.)
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Re: The dont make new fridges like they used to.....
« Reply #16 on: 27 June 2016, 11:01:47 »

You know that you are suppose to leave a new fridge in the upside position for 24 hours before you switch it on, if its be moved horizontally.

True if the fridge has been used, new fridges/freezers are ok to turn on straight away iirc
Had a new freezer delivered a few weeks ago and the guys said,( after they took it upstairs, kitchen too small), to let it stand switched off for 12 hrs before i used it. :y
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Re: The dont make new fridges like they used to.....
« Reply #17 on: 27 June 2016, 17:57:59 »

Another pointless legislation made by people in power without a clue.

When ever you see a fridge on the street put there by the  ill informed, the scrap collectors just cut out the copper element in the back of the fridge and leave the case. What happens to the gas then..

Similar to the number plate legislation that came out. dig out all that paperwork and go to an approved number plate maker..
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Re: The dont make new fridges like they used to.....
« Reply #18 on: 27 June 2016, 19:31:29 »

The motors are quite desirable in the scrap world I believe
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Re: The dont make new fridges like they used to.....
« Reply #19 on: 27 June 2016, 23:42:39 »

i don't think even 'Bush' could f*** up an oven what is there to go wrong?

Repaired several ovens for family and friends. It is normally the  elements and fans that go and also on drop down doors the hinges where heavy items are stood on the door which strains the hinges, so the door doesn't shut against the seal at the top.
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