Running a mini refrigerator upside down?

Marc O'Brien · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 91

On Feb 20, 10:48 pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
> The bottom of a compressor holds lubricating oil. Which is noticably
> different than 10W30 motor oil. But it does much the same thing. To turn a
> compressor on its side risks getting oil in the piston chamber, and damaging
> the valve. Compressor upside down would not lubricate properly.
>
> The refrigeration system also uses gravity to return the oil to the
> compressor, oil and refrigerant mix with each other. With the design of the
> evaporator and compressor, it's possible that oil would collect in one or
> the other. And the compressor would wear out sooner.
>
> It's an interesting idea, but it would be more work than it's worth. You'd
> have to redesign the system. Maybe get a full size refrig instead? I've seen
> people with a full size refrig and a keg inside.

Good advice, well done Stormy.

Proof that religious people can also be sensicle and ethical.

Now if only we could teach religeous people to also be moral people.

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Marc O'Brien · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 91

On Feb 21, 9:32 pm, "Marc O'Brien" wrote:
> On Feb 20, 10:48 pm, "Stormin Mormon"
>
> wrote:
> > The bottom of a compressor holds lubricating oil. Which is noticably
> > different than 10W30 motor oil. But it does much the same thing. To turn a
> > compressor on its side risks getting oil in the piston chamber, and damaging
> > the valve. Compressor upside down would not lubricate properly.
>
> > The refrigeration system also uses gravity to return the oil to the
> > compressor, oil and refrigerant mix with each other. With the design of the
> > evaporator and compressor, it's possible that oil would collect in one or
> > the other. And the compressor would wear out sooner.
>
> > It's an interesting idea, but it would be more work than it's worth. You'd
> > have to redesign the system. Maybe get a full size refrig instead? I've seen
> > people with a full size refrig and a keg inside.
>
> Good advice, well done Stormy.
>
> Proof that religious people can also be sensicle and ethical.
>
> Now if only we could teach religeous people to also be moral people.

In the UK we spell it "sensical", I fink?

Dr. Hardcrab · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 88

"Jeff Lundstrom" wrote in message @z17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> Hey everyone,
>
> I am looking to build a kegerator and can't find a mini fridge
> without a shelf at that bottom. Ideally the shelf should be at the
> top like this unit..
>
> http://www.beveragefactory.com/refrigerators/beer/sanyo.shtml
>
> I came up with the brainstorm idea of running the fridge upside
> down and wondered if this would be possible and reasonable to do.
> Does anyone know if it would be possible for me to modify the
> refrigerator to run upside down? I have always heard that you should
> never lay a refrigerator down but do not know why, can anyone explain
> this.
>
> Thanks in advance,

Shame you weren't looking for one a couple of months ago. I bought the one
shown in your link for $449 at BJs. I just checked their web site and they
don't show them anymore.

Go with the freezer and put a contoller on it to keep the proper temp:

http://www.northernbrewer.com/temp-control.html

Stormin Mormon · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 284

I think that's a bit of a broad statement. Maybe a bit too much?

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"Marc O'Brien" wrote in message @t66g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

Good advice, well done Stormy.

Proof that religious people can also be sensicle and ethical.

Now if only we could teach religeous people to also be moral people.