this post was submitted on 23 Apr 2024
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Celebrating/talking about repairing stuff, the right to repair stuff, and the intersection of tech and solarpunk ideals.
What does it mean to use what we have, including technology, to try to build a better, more environmentally just world?
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Unfortunately it is probably a bad seal in the refrigeration loop if it is oily. I would recommend keeping windows open and animals in a separate room just in case the refrigerant leaks. You can risk running it until repair is possible, but there is a small chance of fire if the compressor overheats and you may make the repair more expensive.
It will be a pain but you can throw ice in it to help keep the food good while you wait for repair.
It seems to have more of an ink-like consistency more than it does oil.
Didn't seem to stain, either. Comes up just fine with water + paper towel.
The oil used in refrigeration systems is like mineral oil, so it isn't thick or stain like most engine oil.
Oh dear..
Good to know, though. Thank you.
It's okay, the refrigerant in your fridge is low toxicity, and if it loses the 6 oz of charge in its system, no people or pets are at any kind of risk.