Repairing chiller

[Adamc1303]

I have a sea chill teco tr20 chiller. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get it checked out and repaired? The display board which I believe is also the thermostat isn't working properly but I don't want to spend money buying replacement parts unless that's really all that's wrong with it.

Thanks,

Adam

 

[d5332]

I've actually researched this a lot bc buying used chillers when u don't know what to check is tricky. Ppl love selling non working chillers as "working" chillers.

#1 call the manufacturer and find out what parts are involved and if still available. Your display board could be separate from the internal thermostat. You could be facing a cheap and easy repair

#2 if your parts are no longer available, using a drop in thermostat like the Ronco two ways will help u, the Ronco controller will turn the chiller on and off for you, just ignore chiller on board display.

#3 if your chiller is not cooling in addition to the display issue then get the compressor checked by a local HVAC company, easier to find shop that services restaurant equipment or find a store that sell refurbished refrigerators.

A new compressor and freon could cost you less then $250 and u would have a nearly new chiller.

 

[Adamc1303]

Thanks for the reply. The chiller turns on and the compressor also turns on but only for like 3 seconds. The buttons on the display unit don't work so I don't know what it's set to. Maybe it's turning on and off because the thermostat is messed up. How do add a ranco and bypass the internal thermostat? This is the chiller and this is the part I suspect I need.

https://www.tecous.com/chillers/seachill-tr20/

https://www.tecous.com/replacement-parts/tr10-tr15-tr20-replacement-thermostat/

 

[d5332]

Those controllers are plug and play. You would plug your chillers male 3 prong into the controller female plug.

Drop the thermostat in your sump or overflow, connect the other power cord of the controller and create your settings to turn on at a certain temp and turn off at a certain temp.

Call the manufacturer and ask the parts department to help u troubleshoot

 

[Adamc1303]

But wouldn't the chillers internal thermostat override the ranco? The ranco just turns power on and off to the chiller right? It does the same thing my apex controller does. Or am I missing something?

 

[d5332]

U can use ur apex

Call chiller manuf for instructions to bypass/remove thermostat or purchase replacement

 

[Adamc1303]

Ahh I see first disable the internal one. Didn't think of that! Then the chiller is stuck in the on position once powered unless it has a controller. Do you know why they say not to use any chiller unless it has been sitting upright for 48 hours after shipping. Some manufacturers say tt will void warranty as well.

 

[d5332]

Compressor oil gets in cooling lines, needs to drain back into compressor or u operate with clogged lines hence damage it