Date:         Sat, 24 May 2003 21:50:38 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dometic fridge on 110V?
Comments: To: Joachim Preiss <spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET>
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At 10:27 AM 5/25/2003, Joachim Preiss wrote:
>The thermostat reads MegOhms no matter what the dial.
>
>I had the fridge on its side for a while when cleaning it. Is there a sensor
>in the thermostat disabling it when the van's not level?

Nope.

>  Wouldn't make sense on 110V though. To the extent it makes sense at all,
> it would apply to any heat source...
>
>Is my thermostat toast?

It's not working, so in that sense it's toast.  If it controls the gas
properly then it's only the switch section that's bad and not the
valve.  Certainly worth trying to fix -- you haven't much to lose.  The
switch is quite likely some variety of microswitch, may be able to find a
replacement or substitute.  Might be able to work up something with a Hall
effect sensor or reed switch or optical interruptor sensor that could
control a relay.  Reed switch maybe poor bet, I think the movement's too
small to allow it to both pull in and drop out.  It's been a long time
since I've looked at this thing, I forget how it's constructed.

>  Are replacements available?

I'm sure, but also pretty sure you won't like the price.

d

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