Most compressors have a low pressure switch that will cut out if
the refrigerant leaks out, and a high pressure switch that cuts out
if the condensor water quits (assuming it uses a water exchange
condensor). I've only heard bad things about Norcold so I wouldn't
be surprised if it is designed to self destruct in the event of a
failure.

Doug
s/v Callista

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Our Norcold fAC/DC fridge, model DE-561, has power but the compressor
isn't
operating at all. Two questions...

1. Does the compressor have a fail-safe that prevents operation if all the
coolant leaks out?

2. Anyone know of a good Norcold tech in Northeastern Illinois (Winthrop
Harbor/North Point Marina)?

Thanks.

-Jim