Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:22:02 -0700
Reply-To: BA <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM>
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From: BA <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM>
Subject: Re: Another Dometic Problem, Archives searched
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Ah. There's (alleged) "Guinness" and there's really, truly Guinness.
Really, truly Guinness can only be had in Dublin. It is indeed nectar
of the gods.
Even the rest of the UK gets only an export version. Their export
version is much less nasty than the "Guinness" swill we get here in
SoCal.
B(&S)
'87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc'
SoCal
On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 15:53:18 -0700, you wrote:
>If you really like that stuff I have a bunch of old used motor oil you can
>drink too.
>
>Cheers? : )
>
>Robert
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 2:56 PM
>Subject: Re: Another Dometic Problem, Archives searched
>
>
>> Ian,
>>
>> Guinness at -1C??? C'mon man, that ain't piss-water Bud you're talking
>> about, it's Guinness... nectar of the gods. Guinness should be served at
>> 8C
>> to 10C, anything less suppresses the flavour...
>>
>> Finally, a topic I'm passionate about!
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Jeff mmm... Guinness
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
>> Of Ian Allan
>> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 1:59 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Another Dometic Problem, Archives searched
>>
>>
>> Robert:
>>
>> I use a nice little cooler/freezer to keep the Guiness at -1C, too
>> important for the Dometic.
>>
>> By interior I mean interior of the van. I may end up building a cooler
>> using the original door but with a Danfloss cooling unit.
>>
>> Thanks for the reply.
>>
>> Ian
>>
>> On 7-Jul-06, at 2:48 PM, robert shawn feller wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/7/06, Ian Allan <ian.allan@bmts.com> wrote:
>>> > Yup, I searched the archives;
>>> >
>>> > Recently I removed the fridge to install a new fan and upgrade the
>>> > insulation behind it.
>>> > When I installed the bracket for my fan I turned the unit upside
>>> down.
>>> > I had seen this inversion procedure recommended as a "tune up" so had
>>> > no qualms about inverting the devil.
>>> >
>>> > Upon reinstallation the fridge the cooling at first seemed far less
>>> > effective, (a great reward for my efforts) then actually seemed to
>>> > become a heating process. After leaving the fridge on propane
>>> overnight
>>> > I noted water condensate on the outside of the vent (actually could
>>> see
>>> > some steam) and an interior temp of close to 60F. When I SHUT the
>>> > burner down the interior temperature actually went down about 6F in a
>>> > half hour as if the cooling cycle had started. The condensate had a
>>> > bitter salty taste.
>>> >
>>> > I am interested in comments but here is my real question. Has anyone
>>> > actually had success "burping" the fridge? If so how? Simply invert?
>>> > How long? Or rotate through various attitudes in what order and for
>>> how
>>> > long. I'd like to hear from members who actually have done this.
>>> >
>>> > I know that there are far more efficient units but I would very much
>>> > like to maintain the propane cooling option and to keep the van
>>> > original.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks
>>> > Ian
>>> >
>>>>> got mine back from the dead with a 48hr 180degree "flip", no
>>>>> rotations just 180degree flip. Benched mine with 115v and propane
>>>>> and worked fine after that, sucks after reinstalling even with new
>>>>> fans such as you did. the real issue is removing the heat properly
>>>>> from the fins in the back.
>>>>>
>>>>> since you are insisting on keeping your van original you will no
>>>>> doubt have warm beer and food! don't let the vanity ruin your
>>>>> experience!
>>>> by interior do you mean inside the fridge or inside the van?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> shawn feller, ohio
>>> 1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia
>>> 1993 vw eurovan gl
>>> plus a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to
>>> much maintenance, accept the dog)...
>>>
>>> www.carboncow.com
>>> www.carboncow.net
>>>
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