Rust hole in back of freezer? Leaking water (I hope)

[wooferwolf]

Model Number

FFU20FK0DW3

Hello all,
So I just purchased a freezer off of craigslist today and, although I thought I gave it a good look around before I bought it, I got it home and noticed a small rust hole in the back of the freezer. Because the freezer had been on previously, it was thawing a bit and some water (I think it was water, anyway) was dripping out of the hole. I called the previous owner and she and her husband said that the freezer had been working for years with no problem, so the hole may not affect performance, but the fact that it was dripping water when the freezer was off makes me a bit nervious... Should I patch the hole up with some silicone or something, or would that be a bad idea? I am really wanting to convert this freezer into a big kegerator/lagering system for my homebrewing setup, so I hope that I didn't screw up by buying damaged goods! I would sincerely appreciate any help you all can provide. Thanks.

 

[wooferwolf]

Could the hole be a rupture in the condenser? Maybe freon is leaking? I really don't know how these things work, so I am just taking shots in the dark here... The condenser coils on this unit are enclosed inside of the unit. Also, I transported the freezer for about 30 mintues on its back. I did not know this was not something you want to do until after I had transported it. However, I have not turned it on since I got it home, as I heard that I need to wait with it upright for around 24 hours before turning it on if you transport it on its side or its back.

 

[Jake]

Just go to your local hardware store and get some waterproof sealant for that hole.

Could the hole be a rupture in the condenser? Maybe freon is leaking?

If it is then you will know when you plug it in and let it run and find out its not cooling.

Jake

 

[wooferwolf]

Just go to your local hardware store and get some waterproof sealant for that hole.


If it is then you will know when you plug it in and let it run and find out its not cooling.

Jake

Okay, thanks Jake. I have some silicone aquarium glue around the house, would that work?

 

[Jake]

Yes it should work.

Jake