Date:         Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:34:14 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic condensation drain
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In a message dated 16/06/2008 10:02:15 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

It  wasn't 'water' rust, it was like powder, rust dust. I'm guessing
the metal  pipes that go from the burner box (right term? The box with
the  thermocouple and the drain line end in it) got damp and grew
surface rust  again and again over the years. Drive the VW over bumpy
roads and it falls  down, 24 years worth.
I'm waiting for dark so I can try and light it again,  it ought to be
easier to see if the pilot light does  catch...










24  years worth ??????  Holly Molly !!!  The Dometic service/repair manual
CLEARLY states the fridge should be removed and serviced at least once a  year
!   This is the main reason that most of the DOMS are not  working.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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