JESSEDIVER49
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 2, 2013
- Messages
- 187
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Good Vibrations
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks Classic 42
I have a '84 Grand Banks with a GRUNERT refrig system for my refrigerator and freezer boxes. Since buying the boat 10 mos ago, the system (an old one) has operated flawlessly. Last week it just stopped cooling yet compressor runs smooth as does the condenser fan. Electrically, all seem fine. Appears it's a low refrigerant problem and likely a leak.
QUESTION: can I add refrigerant myself or is this something that requires a marine refrigeration specialist. The Maintenance manual says for severe leak, unit needs to be pumped out using a vacuum pump. Any recommendations? Also, best way to check for leak. Manual says to look at fittings for an oily residue.
QUESTION: can I add refrigerant myself or is this something that requires a marine refrigeration specialist. The Maintenance manual says for severe leak, unit needs to be pumped out using a vacuum pump. Any recommendations? Also, best way to check for leak. Manual says to look at fittings for an oily residue.