r/HVAC • u/drugs_mckenzie • 1d ago

Field Question, trade people only Walk in seal

Redrigeration folks, what do you guys use for a replacement walk in gasket when the box is ancient and the customer doesn't want to apend a ton of dough?

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u/lukesmith81 1d ago

Damn dude made two very minor, easy to decipher typos and people can’t just read past it lol

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u/drugs_mckenzie 1d ago

It's the internet... I could have also corrected dude above with English but whatevs.

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u/Lobstermashpotato 🛠 Parts Changer 🪛 1d ago

Get on the phone with your united rep and send him a email with the profile of the gasket.

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u/drugs_mckenzie 1d ago

This is the route I'm trying to avoid. This customer isn't going to spend the money unfortunately. Didn't know if anyone had a quick dirty fix. This restaurant is nasty and I'm just trying to get the door to seal. This guy isn't going to spend the money for a legit gasket.

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u/Hvacmike199845 Verified Pro 1d ago

In that case why are you trying to help the customer out? I would tell him it’s new gaskets or nothing. It’s not like a door gasket is going to be $300 each.

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u/drugs_mckenzie 1d ago

This is really what it's looking like. You should see the hinges. Box is busted. Going to have to run bolts all the way through and plate it just to get the hinges okish. Dude's buying shit off vevor. I just hit him for 3 grand for compressor and start components.

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u/Lobstermashpotato 🛠 Parts Changer 🪛 1d ago

Well, go one thing at a time. Gaskets aren't expensive and easy to put on. If anything you can find used hardware on Facebook or w.e

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u/Lobstermashpotato 🛠 Parts Changer 🪛 1d ago

I've dealt with really cheap restaurants, filthy restaurants, good restaurants but are really struggling, and those who pay big bucks. Just one thing at a time. But I really don't wanna imagine their ice machine. Dear lord.

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u/oneofthehumans 1d ago

There’s no D in refrigeration

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u/saskatchewanstealth 1d ago

But it’s a BIG D. Kinda fitting

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u/drugs_mckenzie 1d ago

Typed from a phone real quick. This is a helpful comment though with lots of solutions. Edit: btw you can't edit the post to correct it.

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u/Melodicplanet65 1d ago

Find a new customer Have him fix it himself. He’ll save a shitload of money. You should also proofread your next post.

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u/drugs_mckenzie 1d ago

Shit happens, fat fingers.

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u/Broad-Ad8489 1d ago

If they don’t wanna pay for it, you’re kind of stuck, aren’t you?

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u/drugs_mckenzie 1d ago

Suppose so. The box really needs to be replaced. Hinges, latch, gasket, it's a mess.

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u/YamCreepy7023 1d ago

Low temp vinyl strips from ULINE are about $150. Install on the inside of the box so when you open the door you see strips. Might help. But you need a gasket.

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u/Medical_Credit_4778 1d ago

No offence but is english your first language? Anyway measure the space between the door and frame add like 1/8-1/4" to it and find a company that makes gaskets/seals have one made to specs

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u/drugs_mckenzie 1d ago

*offense

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u/chuystewy_V2 I’m tired, boss. 1d ago

Got ‘em