Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:09:23 EDT
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Subject: Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
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Recently had the same instances of 'mini-explosions'. I took it to a camper
dealer who called Dometic. They now suggest turning off the thermostat
entirely before lighting the fridge and waiting at least 15 minutes before
turning the thermostat to cool. This procedure works great on my 89 Westy.
The pre-cooling on electric was also suggested.
M Williams
In a message dated 7/13/00 8:13:32, TCarrington@ReliTech.com writes:
<< -----Original Message-----
From: brent@vanagon.com [mailto:brent@vanagon.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 1:57 AM
To: Fred Brittain; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: lighting fridge on propane
Though I am not an expert, I don't think the knob controls the volume of gas
delivered - it is more of a thermostat that controls a cut-off point for
temperature. Given this, it should make no difference vis-à-vis the
"popping" syndrome. I think this is more due to environmental conditions
and bad mojo. Please don't underestimate the power of mojo in getting the
fridge lit. (precious little has been written on the subject)
:-)
Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Fred Brittain
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 1:37 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: lighting fridge on propane
Just read the vanagon.com article about lighting the fridge. Does
anyone remember when a listee contacted Dometic about this subject and
posted their reply to the list?
The Dometic rep said to turn the temp knob to a very low position when
lighting. I've done exactly that since I read the post and have had no
more trouble lighting up. When I turned the knob all the way to cold,
it wouldn't light but would ignite what sounded like mini-explosions
every few seconds. Same principle as trying to light a propane torch
turned up all the way. It simply does not react to a spark igniter or
blows out a match.
regards,
Fred (former semi-active listee)
89 Westy
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