Cabin Frig-- Rinker 360EC 2014- how to re-charge?

rb11633rb11633 Member Posts: 15 ✭
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Everything is running but not cooling-- boat was on land for month-- can not find where to recharge?  Any help would be appreciated! Russ
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    100% the compressor is running???
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  • rb11633rb11633 Member Posts: 15 ✭
    Yes-- I can hear it, and it is heating up
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Does this model have a condenser fan and is that running?
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  • rb11633rb11633 Member Posts: 15 ✭
    Yes-- fan is running as well--  when you look at the top in the back-- for the life of me I can't figure out how to recharge, or even if it should be-- will check actual make and do some additional research-- all seems working, just not cooling. 

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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 2018
    It is probably a Dometic/Waeco fridge. I don't believe they can be charged. If it needs charged, there is more than likely a pin hole somewhere. If that is the case, the charge won't last long. Did anyone try to defrost the unit recently?
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    These small units dont come with charging ports. You will have to install a self piercing schrader valve to fit the suction line. They dont take much Freon and its crucial to add the correct amount. Should be r134a
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  • rb11633rb11633 Member Posts: 15 ✭
    Shoot- a bit beyond me-- but where would I get a self piercing schrader valve and nt sure the suction line is even large enough-- 

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    HVACparts.com and you need a charging valve or gauges
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you can't get the size then you would cut the suction line and solder one in. You really need a lot of knowledge here .Pull it out and take to an appliance repair shop. That will save alot 
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