Freezer Thermometer

TYNE · 05-08-2009, 17:03

hi i just purchased a 2nd hand Tefcold chest freezer.but my dog some how managed to pull out the thermometer before i plugged it in can i use it without the thermometer

**Graham M** · 05-08-2009, 17:15

Errr... I wouldn't 0.o

TYNE · 05-08-2009, 17:24

The unit itself isnt damaged, its the copper cable thats been chewed just wondering if it could be fixed

danielf · 05-08-2009, 17:32

How would it know when to switch on/off?

TYNE · 05-08-2009, 17:58

I dont know ,does a thermometer make a freezer switch on and off.i no nothing about electrics its beyound my capability

danielf · 05-08-2009, 18:15

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Originally Posted by TYNE

I dont know ,does a thermometer make a freezer switch on and off.i no nothing about electrics its beyound my capability

I thinks it's a thermostat, rather than a thermometer. It would make sense given the number of wires protruding from it.

rogerdraig · 05-08-2009, 18:19

time to call someone who does know about electrics or you local repair man

dont think its a big job but if you dont understand it dont try it and dont run it with out it in

joglynne · 05-08-2009, 18:19

Plugging your freezer in without a working thermostat would be very dodgy. IMHO You would be better off replacing the whole part rather than trying to cobble together a solution which could cause either the whole shebang to overheat and possible cause a fire or at the very least ruin all the food you hope to store.

It looks like you could possibly get a replacement part from somewhere such as http://www.buy-commercial-fridges.com/spare-parts.htm

Safer still, considering how little experience say you have with electrics, get in a repair firm to give you a quote.

ADD...If you have home insurance you could check to see if you are covered.

TYNE · 05-08-2009, 19:01

Cheers folks i think il get a pro in sounds a bit dangerous. thanks for all the replies

heero_yuy · 06-08-2009, 09:32

AFAIK the thermostat works on a capilliary: Expansion and contraction of a fluid in the bulb is transferred via a fine tube (Your "wire") to a sensor/switch in the unit. No electronics involved. Many ovens and fridges work the same way.

Seeing as the tube is broken and the control unit has bite marks on it I'd get a replacement one.

DaiNasty · 06-08-2009, 10:43

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

Seeing as the tube is broken and the control unit has bite marks on it I'd get a replacement one.

Almost certainly the unit will have to be replaced as one. Capillary and sensor will be a sealed unit.
I wouldn't run without. Compressor could be running at max all the time 24/7 and could be a real fire hazard.

Pauls9 · 06-08-2009, 12:54

And you've got a connection to live mains on the other side of the broken wires. Don't plug it in - get it repaired!

TYNE · 06-08-2009, 13:05

im trying to get hold of a new unit.everybody keeps saying its a thermostat but according to the manual its a thermometer

Pauls9 · 06-08-2009, 13:12

Is there a temperature display on the face we can't see?

Either way - replace it before plugging in.

heero_yuy · 06-08-2009, 13:27

Having googled the brand it seems that some are indeed fitted with thermometers. (Oooh, posh!) If the thermostat is really separate then it will probably OK to run it but any lose wiring belonging to the thermometer will need to be made safe and ideally an independant check on the running temperature made. Ideally -18C to -24C

Bearing in mind that to replace the thermometer it will be necessary to power it down and possible part dismantle, probably still best to wait for a replacement unit.