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Chris G:
The real reason you don't want to tip a refrigerator...

Mr. Greenjeans:

--- Quote from: markt on June 05, 2007, 07:28:28 pm ---
--- Quote from: pinballjim on June 05, 2007, 02:44:33 pm ---You spilled pneumatic lifter fluid into the compressor and it went into safety shut off to prevent it from burning up.  After it drained, the safety switch shut off and you were able to turn it back on.  Coke machines work the same way.

Next time don't tip the fridge so much when you've moving it.



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I have worked in the hvac/refrigeration field for the last 12 yrs and have never heard of "pneumatic lifter fluid".
The reason you don't want to tip a refrigerator on its side is that the oil can migrate out of the compressor and into the capillary tube.
The capillary tube is what meters the refrigerant going to the evaporator coil (inside the ref) when this happens it can restrict the flow of refrigerant.
A restriction can cause elevated head pressures which in turn will cause a high amp draw causing  the overload on the compressor to "trip".





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Yeah, what mark said!

I always wondered why you are not suppose to tip a fridge or freezer when moving, and if you do, let it sit for 24 hrs.

Knowing is half the battle!  :cheers:

boykster:
Did you check the flux capacitor?

Hildy_42:
No but I did check the headlight fluid and it was full so I figured everything was good to go.

shardian:
I guess if the fridge has pneumatic lifter fluid, it puts new meaning to the "Is your refrigerator running?" joke.*  ;D

* Note: This was a joke. It was not meant to mortally offend anyone. It was not meant as a direct attack on a person's character. It was not meant to drive a person into suicidal depression. Just figured I'd start applying a disclaimer to my ribbings since certain people on this board tend to take things too seriously.

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