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07-24-2008, 08:16 PM
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Danby Kegerator - Controller
Guys...I'm new to the site and from what I've read so far you guys know your $hit so I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I purchased a used Danby Kegerator via Craigslist. The kegerator was in pretty good shape except for the fact the LED for temperature control did not work. Ultimately the first 1/4 keg I connected to it ultimately froze up (the condenser never turned off). I took it apart and noticed the controller board was fried most likely due to it getting wet and shorting out. The line coming into the board from power/condenser took the brunt of the short - the connector from the line and where it connects to the board was completed obliterated. I ordered a new controller board from Danby but they did not include the connector so I have no way of connecting the new board to the power line. Do any of you know what this connector is called (power connector?)? And where I can purchase one? Danby Customer Service Reps had no idea what I was talking about, Rexel was of no help, and RadioShack thought I was crazy. How do I splice the line coming in from the condenser/power to the controller board? According to a picture of the circuit board I found on this site, this connector adapter is labeled - L (black), N (white), and C (condenser) with one empty slot.
I'd greatly appreciate any insight any of you have in order for me have a nice cold tall one - AND SOON!
Larry
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07-24-2008, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ldsalazar3
Guys...I'm new to the site and from what I've read so far you guys know your $hit so I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I purchased a used Danby Kegerator via Craigslist. The kegerator was in pretty good shape except for the fact the LED for temperature control did not work. Ultimately the first 1/4 keg I connected to it ultimately froze up (the condenser never turned off). I took it apart and noticed the controller board was fried most likely due to it getting wet and shorting out. The line coming into the board from power/condenser took the brunt of the short - the connector from the line and where it connects to the board was completed obliterated. I ordered a new controller board from Danby but they did not include the connector so I have no way of connecting the new board to the power line. Do any of you know what this connector is called (power connector?)? And where I can purchase one? Danby Customer Service Reps had no idea what I was talking about, Rexel was of no help, and RadioShack thought I was crazy. How do I splice the line coming in from the condenser/power to the controller board? According to a picture of the circuit board I found on this site, this connector adapter is labeled - L (black), N (white), and C (condenser) with one empty slot.
I'd greatly appreciate any insight any of you have in order for me have a nice cold tall one - AND SOON!
Larry
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If I were you, I would consider a Danby that came with the compressor always running a score, and I'd leave it that way. I own a Danby, and they're a PITA. I'd buy an external temperature controller and be done, because the odds are, if you fix your Danby's controller board, you'll find it doesn't get cold enough, and you'll have oodles of warm foam. You'll end having to do more modifications to get it cold.
you can find the temperature contollers in the beer store on this site, they're under conversion kits.
otherwise, you could probably take the board to a radio shack and possibly find the right type of connector you're looking for.
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07-25-2008, 06:51 AM
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Cubby_Swans...just as i thought you delivered. Thanks for the suggestion and I might as well return the new controller to Danby and just purchase a temperature controller from this site.
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07-25-2008, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ldsalazar3
Cubby_Swans...just as i thought you delivered. Thanks for the suggestion and I might as well return the new controller to Danby and just purchase a temperature controller from this site.
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Well, if you have the new controller, I wouldn't return it. I'd hold onto it if I were you. You said it shorted. It might completely die tomorrow for all you know.
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Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed.
Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery
and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might
be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself,
"It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than
be selfish and worry about my liver."
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07-25-2008, 07:44 AM
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hmmm...I guess you're right, the controller board was only $32 anyways.
If I buy the external temperature contol do you think that will be enough to keep the temperature at 36 degrees? +/- a few degrees...
Which one would you suggest?
Thanks - again!
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07-25-2008, 08:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ldsalazar3
hmmm...I guess you're right, the controller board was only $32 anyways.
If I buy the external temperature contol do you think that will be enough to keep the temperature at 36 degrees? +/- a few degrees...
Which one would you suggest?
Thanks - again!
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I thought they just sent you one. Didn't realize you paid for it. Duh. I guess that's your call as to whether or not the $32 puts a dent in your wallet or not. You may never need it. As far as the temp controller, I'd go with the cheaper non-digital one It only has a 3.5-4 degree differential, which is fine for a keg. So if you set it at 38, it will cool to 34 or 34.5, then turn off, and kick back on when the temp hits 38. You can adjust as necessary to get your beer temp to 36.
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Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed.
Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery
and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might
be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself,
"It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than
be selfish and worry about my liver."
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07-25-2008, 07:03 PM
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ldsalazar3, all you'd need to do is splice the black and red wires together at the control board, but DO NOT connect to the control board. With this set up the compressor will run constant as soon as it's plugged in. Get one of them "plug in" temp controls, route the bulb into the unit, set the temp, plug in the new controller and plug the danby into the new controller. Cold beer. Now about cooling that tower......
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