Date:         Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:27:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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While I agree with you I also think Curt could be correct and if I had two
sets of exterior parts and lengthened the exhaust tube to a higher, second
set of vent covers, it might work as well or better.  Actually, I wonder if
the intake could be routed from the deck instead.  That'd eliminate the need
for a second exterior set if the draft in could be adjusted.

On 7/4/08, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
>
> At 07:35 PM 7/4/2008, Neil2 wrote:
>
>> An improved design for the air inlet/outlet
>> ...
>> If anyone has shortend the inlet tube and/or lengthened the exhaust tube
>> from the Dom to effect a superior 'flue draft'.
>>
>
> The stock setup works very well, has all the draft it needs.  I would be
> very cautious about changing it -- aside from losing safety certifications,
> you might very well upset the pressure balance which allows a candle-size
> flame to burn quietly while an 80-mph wind is blowing by the flues.
>
>
> --
> David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
> '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL "Poor Relation"
>



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