defrost timer for fridge freezer

[woodster]

One way or another we will sort it out. Do you have a multimeter that can measure resistance? If not could you get one of these:

Compact Digital Multi Tester | Skytronic (600.102UK) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TMMTB02.html?source=adwords&ad_position=&ad_id=&placement=&kw=&network=x&matchtype=&ad_type=pla&product_id=TMMTB02&product_partition_id=&campaign=shopping_excluded&version=finalurl_v3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt_qgBhDFARIsABcDjOfjU-nu9xZpxOCmc-AHPLbhFOloNDDyl4lARYlcdp41AaBQhATyLXQaAtVPEALw_wcB

Amazon will do the exact same one. You should only spend up £10 on this model. I don't know if it comes with a battery. It uses a pp3 9V battery.

Please ignore my previous thread.
So I put back in the new capacitor into defrost timer and there was still now power at any terminals. So i left it a while and the cooling cycle kicked in and there was power to the cooling cycle terminals, and the defrost timer started turning. It clicked over to defrost mode , the timer stopped and power went to defrost terminals and terminal 1 which wasnt live. I waited must be half an hour as could hear freezer gurgling and defrosting, then the timer started again , and then 7 minutes later the cooling cycle started (fan and compressor). So it seems to be sorted. And it appears it was working before when i'd put in the new capacitor , but i just didnt understand who the components would halt the defrost timer and that the 7 minutes wasnt actually the defrost time.
It was your brilliant explanation that prompted me to leave the system a while and test your knowledge out. So many thanks for your help.
So for the cost of a £3 component ( and a new complete timer not needed at £33) it has saved this fridge freezer from going to recycling. Same the manufacture doesnt offer a simple cheap swap put of a capacitor when they say the defrost timer was obsolete, which it was not as i have one but had to wait a few week for it as it was on back order.

 

[marconi]

Thank you. I will show what you wrote to my dear wife who thinks I spend too much time on the forum and that in general I am a useless 61/62 year old bloke! So you have helped me more than you know.

 

[woodster]

Oh yes you must tell her, that her hubby has indeed helped greatly. It is my 89 dad's and 87 year old mums fridge freezer, and mum cares for dad who has dementia. Due to this they could not get out to choose a new fridge freezer, so indeed your help is beyond thanks.
Tell your wife you have also done your bit for the environment, by saving the fridge freezer .

 

[marconi]

Your mother is a living saint. She will have a great reward in Heaven. Is/are she/they getting the support they may be/are entitled to? Don't answer to me but if no then you may wish to explore with Age UK and Dementia UK. Just google these charity names.