Need feedback on Thermoking SB-400

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  1. Aug 12, 2011 #1
    kenwortht660

    kenwortht660 Bobtail Member

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    I have two lines of questions:

    1) What's your experience with this unit? Do you have any issues with this?


    2) How much would it cost to replace a S-391 screw compressor?

    I'm about to buy a this reefer, but the compressor needs to be replaced or repaired.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    kenwortht660, Aug 12, 2011
    kenwortht660, Aug 12, 2011
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  3. Aug 13, 2011 #2
    PaulE

    PaulE Medium Load Member

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    no personal exp but a good friend had one and had alot of problems with it. there was a valve that was replaced many times ( 4-5) and 2 compressors in 6000 hrs.
    I'm thinking there is a good reason there are very few of these units around.
     
    PaulE, Aug 13, 2011
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  4. Aug 14, 2011 #3
    kenwortht660

    kenwortht660 Bobtail Member

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    thanks paul for the input.
     
    kenwortht660, Aug 14, 2011
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  5. Aug 14, 2011 #4
    Roadhound

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    If they still have the same screw compressor as was used in the Magnum units, the compressor costs about $4000.
     
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