Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 18:19:43 -0700
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From: neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: SOLUTION - Refrigerator did cool, but no more!
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Thanks for the link/info/findings Paul.
And Roger, thanks for informative pics/text.
When my refer comes out for a cleaning, I'll now have some other stuff
to test/clean etc.!
Neil.
On 7/5/07, Paul Chubbuck <paul@takingflight.net> wrote:
> For those who are also having problems with their Dometics not cooling well
> on propane after maintainence, but they still cool well on AC, here's an
> update.
>
> I took mine out and apart once again. I focused on the gas nozzle and the
> combustion chamber, suspicious that possibly the flame was lower than it
> should've been. The previous time, I had done the alcohol cleaning and blew
> through it afterwards by mouth. But when it was worse afterwards, I
> wondered if I had actually introduced foreign particles, now partially
> clogging the nozzle....or maybe dislodged oxidation particles without
> getting rid of them. This time, I followed the advice of Roger (see his
> link below) and cleaned the nozzle in acid. He recommends battery acid. I
> used muriatic acid from my hardware store. Afterwards, I rinsed in very
> clean water, and used a high pressure air can to blow through the
> nozzle...the type you use to clean off computers.
>
> I also made various attempts to seal the combustion box and chimneys more
> completely against leakage. This was not yet successful. Nonetheless, I
> put it back together and now the gas is cooling again.
>
> One night it ran all night on propane. In the morning the temperature of
> the cooling fins was 15 when the interior of the van was 73.
> The next night it ran all night on AC. In the morning the temperature of
> the cooling fins was 13 when the interior of the van was 72.
>
> That's close enough for me. I believe it is performing as well now as it
> ever has.
>
> I'm going to make one more attempt to seal off the system better.
> Imperfectly sealed, it supposedly goes out more easily, especially when
> driving.
>
> I'm happy again with my Dometic....well, at least satisfied for now. Good
> luck.
>
> Paul
>
> ----------
> Follow this link to Roger Sisler's photos and instructions on fridge
> repairs:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/gp/90778605@N00/N82695
>
> If the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it from this email into
> your browser's address bar.
>
> See you on Flickr!
>
> rogersisler2000
>
--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
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