ClineBell CB1160 Question

[sparks]

Got a weird one yesterday, this is a 2 bay 11lb block ice maker used for Ice sculptures. Compressor was DOA, slugged and tapping like crazy, it seems someone replaced the compressor and removed all of the controls. The artist just pluged it in and let her rip. I replaced the compressor and added controls. (LPC, FAN Cycling, HPC) My question is does anyone have exp. setting the tx on this type of evap. It has 1 continuos static tubed evap coil (no fans) located under the ice block pans. I set it up yesterday @ 8deg sh but it wasn't bringing water temp down too very fast. 3 deg every 30min. I went back after a few hours and there was barely a 1/2" of ice formed.

Here's the info

R-404A gas
ambient 96
head 280
suction 14
sc 10d eg
sh @ comp 25
" @ tx 8-10
5300 btu Copeland Compressor @ 20deg evap
LPC set @ 3out-14in



Compressor amps are good, I was just wondering if this type of evap should have less SH to operate effectively and still prevent floodback at temp.

[R12rules]

I have a funny feeling... and I may be wrong (it does happen), but I think your doing all you can with that condensing unit. However, I also think you can flood that coil a little more than your presently doing.


If you can and do choose to go with another condensing unit, one size larger .... I might sugest using multi feed distributor and apropriate coil.
A single feed coil just isnt for fast pull down.

[sparks]

I'll give it a shot, lowering the S/H a bit, just worried about slugging this new comp. I'll just have to baby sit it for a while I guess. Thanks for the reply.