Date:         Fri, 7 Jul 2006 15:53:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Another Dometic Problem, Archives searched
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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
>>