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No doubt it works better than it did when it was new. 👍

What is that little evacuation kit called? I can’t find one…

Where's your Electromagnetic Start? You'll need one to avoid burning out your pressure switch.

My '41 flat top still works. The seal is shot and I think that's why my freezer ice's up too much. I live in South Louisiana with a normal 60-70 percent humidity. I found your video to be very informative. Electronic duster....who knew? So...the EPA has throttled and changed the approved refrigerant because of the danger to the ozone layer, but here's a very working chemical that its sole purpose sees it shot into the atmosphere as part of its function.

You are an genius¡

The real question if you had it to do over again would you buy this compressor again? Or pick another brand? I've been eyeing this compressor for a while!

Thanks for sharing. I'm new to the antique refrigerators and David's videos are super helpful. Time for me to start buying a few tools.

This was an excellent video. It was really cool to see the proper evacuation of the SO2-refrigerant. I found this exact model for sale on the Facebook Marketplace; it appears to be in great condition, just like yours. I will be going to check it out next weekend. I was wondering: Is it difficult to remove the lower front panel for compressor/wiring inspection? I couldn't find any videos online showing the removal process.

The new QT54 compressors are made in china if you look on yours it doesn’t say Made in the USA it states Assembled in USA I’ve got a older one I bought it in 2008 and I’ve had 0 issues

What size wire did you use?

Very educational and safe handling of R-759 (SO2)

Best advice is to add 50ml of water to the compressor before regassing.

Pretty minnor stuff but still not great from a new machine. Did they get it all fixed up for ya ?

I have the Qt-54 as well. Mine is a few years older and back then, the pump was actually made in the USA and used a USA Baldor motor. Now the pump is made in China and yours looks to be using a different motor than mine. What brand motor is on yours? Mine didn't have any leaks and everything was assembled well. But even then, there were reviews where some people complained about having assembly issues. Make sure you check the air fittings for the drain at the bottom of the tank for air leaks as well. I did install a magnetic motor starter on mine. I also installed an hour meter, and an automatic drain, and a 4" liquid filled air pressure gauge for better visibility. I also installed a better air valve at the tank as the one that comes with it seems cheaply built. The compressor has been great and hasn't given me any problems. You should be happy with yours once you get the leaks fixed.

That's the model I'm looking at for the same reasons. May I ask what wire/breaker combo you went with. I spoke with my local distributor and they said 10/2 with a 30 amp, but strongly recommended a magnetic starter. I've seen others recommend as high as a 50A breaker.

Great job! So glad to see you saved this beauty! I watch @davida1hiwaaynet videos and he has done some amazing restorations. He's very helpful, knowledgeable and a great resource!

Picture on your fridge. Best in the world shoes? In Cyrillic alphabet.

So how much juice does that thing use?

Beautiful work!

Watching this truly made my day! I know the building in Keokuk, Iowa where these were made. I so often wonder about the history of buildings and the good people who worked in them. How wonderful that you cared enough to research and so lovingly restore the work of their hands. In a world where so much of value is trashed and forgotten, your restoration work is important and inspires me!! Thank you for sharing it here.

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Wow. It takes a lot talent, patience,and knowledge to do a project like that. Well done... Enjoyed the music to.

Is there a material list, plans or kits available?

Nice CF! It's in amazing condition. Yes, it's a big learning curve - I went through it myself restoring two CA monitor tops 10 years ago. You've done an excellent job with the compressor transplant.

Nice repair gotta love R 152a I use the WD 40 brand, no bitterant, i stuff my cans into a helium tank

Thanks so much for the mention! I really appreciate it. So happy to have helped you out with this. When I saw your original relay, I was afraid it had damaged the original compressor because the series coil was so burned. That coil had passed the same current as the compressor motor winding. SO2 is bad, but it has been highly exaggerated over the years. There are a lot of reasons for that. They had to try to sell more expensive refrigerants back in the day, so they tried to talk it up. It always makes me sneeze and cough as well; but in spite of some serious exposures it has never caused any lasting effects for me. With the R152A you can get CRC brand cans without bitterant. Regardless; if you extract the R152A from the cans in vapor form, then the bitterant will stay in the can and not go into your system. It's an oil like compound, like most artificial flavorings. It's good you went with R152A because that is compatible with both mineral oil and POE oil. The large volume of mineral oil which was trapped in the float chamber and evaporator will circulate back to the compressor. The compressor came with POE oil. The R152A will allow the two oils to circulate and lubricate the compressor properly. If you don't have any residual oil in the system, it's usually wise to add additional oil to the new compressor to allow for a modern compressor to live with the huge refrigerant volume in these older systems. Without additional oil, it will dilute the oil and cause the compressor to die from poor lubrication.

Very informative video and great job on keeping that beauty out of the scrapyard! It’s amazing to see the original manual showing how to evacuate the sulphur dioxide out of the system. With modern manufacturers wanting you to throw out their product and buy a brand new one, you’d never see that today!

Good job

Seems like this would be a lot easier with hand tools

I think if Chad would watch Maloof's master series videos he could make building one of these chairs a lot easier on himself. He would also be offering his students some knowledge and insight.

I have never heard of Chad Jones. Can you tell me more about him?

The kid looks like he's in hell!