Wall water-fountain question?

[Truxx1956]

Hey guys, I got a wall mounted water fountain with a refrigeration unit made into it. My question is how to repair or replace the copper coil around the chiller. The guy that I got it from had let it sit outside with water in it and it froze and busted. Its out in another building right now and I cant remember what the name brand is, but it starts with the letter E. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had ever dealt with something like this? It has 1/4" copper tubing coiled around the frige unit and is all soldered, that's why I was wondering how to repair it? Or is it worth it? Other than that it is in excellent condition.

Thanks for any help

 

[kbs2244]

If the copper tube you are talking about is for the water it should be easy to pull off and replace it with the same stuff.
If it is for the Freon, I would trash it.

As for is it worth it?
I don't have to walk vary far for some ice cubes for cold water.
And then only if the shop fridge is out of bottled water.

 

[Truxx1956]

Yep, the tube is for the water. This is mostly for my daughter (she's 9) she loves drinkin out of a water fountain. I was worried about heating the soldered copper tubing enough to get it freed from the chiller.

Thanks

 

[shocksystems]

Cool. Post a picture of the fountain when you get it in place. I like the idea.

If I saw one available I would grab it too.

Cheers!

Jim

 

[HAP]

Yep, the tube is for the water. This is mostly for my daughter (she's 9) she loves drinkin out of a water fountain. I was worried about heating the soldered copper tubing enough to get it freed from the chiller.

Thanks

Similar post with similar intensions...

Regards,
HAP

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129882

 

[Steevo]

Is it an Elkay cooler?
Parts can be ordered for most of them.