Smksignals
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Hello everyone,
I purchased a used Micro Matic MDD-23 kegerator and have a question. The compressor constantly cycles on and off, roughly every 2.30 minutes. 2.30 minutes on, 2.30 minutes off (give or take 5-10 seconds). Almost like it runs on a timer. I wonder if this is normal? I have some details below to help trouble shoot if not normal.
Unit is 12 years old
75 degree exterior room temp
T-stat set at 3 (where the yellow triangle is)
Interior fan/tower fan runs continuously
Single 1/6 keg in the kegerator (1/2 full)
Inkbird temp data logger shows a constant 39-40 degree temp inside
Put bright light in unit, closed door, turned off lights in room, no light seeping through the door seal.
Used a dollar bill in between the body and door. Slight resistance pulling the bill against the door seal.
Checked condenser coil, looks very clean. Hit it with some canned compressed air to blow of any residual dust.
FWIW the beer comes out great. I balanced the line and little to no foam comes out of the tap. It seems like the compressor is excessively running to me, but I don’t know if this is normal. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
I purchased a used Micro Matic MDD-23 kegerator and have a question. The compressor constantly cycles on and off, roughly every 2.30 minutes. 2.30 minutes on, 2.30 minutes off (give or take 5-10 seconds). Almost like it runs on a timer. I wonder if this is normal? I have some details below to help trouble shoot if not normal.
Unit is 12 years old
75 degree exterior room temp
T-stat set at 3 (where the yellow triangle is)
Interior fan/tower fan runs continuously
Single 1/6 keg in the kegerator (1/2 full)
Inkbird temp data logger shows a constant 39-40 degree temp inside
Put bright light in unit, closed door, turned off lights in room, no light seeping through the door seal.
Used a dollar bill in between the body and door. Slight resistance pulling the bill against the door seal.
Checked condenser coil, looks very clean. Hit it with some canned compressed air to blow of any residual dust.
FWIW the beer comes out great. I balanced the line and little to no foam comes out of the tap. It seems like the compressor is excessively running to me, but I don’t know if this is normal. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.