Refrigerator Coil Removal

[meatsmoker87]

Hi there! I just started a new project with a commercial true refrigerator. I am removing everything and realized that the refrigerator coils are on the inside of the refrigerator box. Can I cut the copper line to this and patch so that I can convert into a smoker or are there gases and freon in this line? Thank you for anyone who can help!

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• meatsmoker87
• Jul 24, 2017

 

[crazzycajun]

Originally yes there was refrigerant in those lines but highly doubt there's any left them true coils were known too leak. Is there any access valves by the compressor. A pick of the condensing unit would help but even if there refrigerant in there they very little when full.

 

[meatsmoker87]

Awesome so if I cut this line can I just patch up the hole and be safe?
Thanks!

 

[crazzycajun]

Sorry missed this yes patch it if you want you can seal it and insulate behind the patch if you want. Probably don't need to insulate though. Good luck show more pics as the build progress