Chiller problem

The forum for discussing all kinds of brewing paraphernalia.
Post Reply
User avatar
Goosey
Piss Artist
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:29 am
Location: SW France
Contact:
Contact Goosey

Chiller problem

Post by Goosey » Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:14 pm

I've got a small chiller/cooler much like a Maxi 310 but for two products. It's been working fine since I bought it (off of someone on here in fact) but now it just will not start up. There's power to the recirculation pump, but the compressor etc is doing nothing. Is there anything obvious I could look for? The fan is not spinning, there's no 'hum', nothing.
Thanks in advance.
Top
User avatar
themadhippy
Even further under the Table
Posts: 2951
Joined: Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:53 am
Location: playing hooky

Re: Chiller problem

Post by themadhippy » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:33 pm

could be multiple things from a temperature sensor borked , a thermal cut-out on the compressor motor, depending on the type of motor the start/run capacitor or even the motor itself ,a model number and maybe a piccy of the guts might help
Warning: The Dutch Coffeeshops products may contain drugs. Drinks containing caffeine should be used with care and moderation
Top
User avatar
MashBag
Even further under the Table
Posts: 2145
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:13 am

Re: Chiller problem

Post by MashBag » Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:45 am

Is there power getting to the compressor?

Trace it back, look for fuses/trips or cutouts.

There is normally a box on the side... In that there might be a a resettable switch. Try that.
Top
User avatar
Goosey
Piss Artist
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:29 am
Location: SW France
Contact:
Contact Goosey

Re: Chiller problem

Post by Goosey » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:00 am

Here are some pics of the guts of it. I don't know how useful they are of course...
Image
Image
Image
Image
Top
User avatar
Eric
Even further under the Table
Posts: 2879
Joined: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:18 am
Location: Sunderland.

Re: Chiller problem

Post by Eric » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:28 am

Circuit diagram and other details can be found at
https://vdocuments.mx/maxi-cooler-user- ... ml?page=15
Without patience, life becomes difficult and the sooner it's finished, the better.
Top
User avatar
Goosey
Piss Artist
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:29 am
Location: SW France
Contact:
Contact Goosey

Re: Chiller problem

Post by Goosey » Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:09 pm

The circuit diagram is printed onto the lid, but I don't really understand them :(
Image
Top
User avatar
MashBag
Even further under the Table
Posts: 2145
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:13 am

Re: Chiller problem

Post by MashBag » Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:22 pm

Are you planning to fix this yourself?
Top
User avatar
Eric
Even further under the Table
Posts: 2879
Joined: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:18 am
Location: Sunderland.

Re: Chiller problem

Post by Eric » Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:15 am

Goosey wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:09 pm
 The circuit diagram is printed onto the lid, but I don't really understand them :(
Well, if all else fails, read the instructions.
Without patience, life becomes difficult and the sooner it's finished, the better.
Top
User avatar
themadhippy
Even further under the Table
Posts: 2951
Joined: Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:53 am
Location: playing hooky

Re: Chiller problem

Post by themadhippy » Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:23 am

Circuit diagram and other details can be found at
not sure thats for the same model as here
The circuit diagram is printed onto the lid,
nope,thats just a layout,its not showing how everything's knitted together.My first step would be to test the voltage at the compressor connector,if there is its pointing to the motor,if not its pointing to the temperature module
Warning: The Dutch Coffeeshops products may contain drugs. Drinks containing caffeine should be used with care and moderation
Top
User avatar
Goosey
Piss Artist
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:29 am
Location: SW France
Contact:
Contact Goosey

Re: Chiller problem

Post by Goosey » Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:39 am

MashBag wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:22 pm
 Are you planning to fix this yourself?
If I possibly can, yes 😎
Top
User avatar
MashBag
Even further under the Table
Posts: 2145
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:13 am

Re: Chiller problem

Post by MashBag » Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:10 pm

Did you confirm that power getting to the compressor?

Is there a box on the side of the compressor?
Top
User avatar
Goosey
Piss Artist
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:29 am
Location: SW France
Contact:
Contact Goosey

Re: Chiller problem

Post by Goosey » Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:37 am

I can't get to look at it for at least a couple of days. I'll report back when I have. Thanks for your suggestions all of you.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Brewing Equipment”