Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:44:20 -0700
Reply-To: Stu Schwartz <sschwartz999i@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Stu Schwartz <sschwartz999i@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1183)
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Doug...
I would love to bench test it...however, I can't find the connectors that would let me use my grill's propane tank...anyone have the specs for it...and yes I've
been to RV places as well as electrical places...
BTW...I am using an external hose to pump air. I hooked up a plastic hose to bypass the pump. Maybe I'm just not enough of a blowhard. BTW...i did try it
with the pump first.
--peace--
stu
On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:23:27 -0500, Automatic digest processor wrote:
>Bench test it --- see Frank Condelli's fridge page ---
>http://frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm you can hook up your BBQ tank and get it
>running on your bench before you re-install :-) --- you must be a very
>patient person -- I hate pulling an reinstalling the fridge.
>Cheers,
>Doug
>On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:19 AM, Stu Schwartz <sschwartz999i@comcast.net>wrote:
>> Well, I've read most of the articles on the fridge...and I now consider
>> myself somewhat of an expert (not really) in removing and reinstalling the
>> fridge, having
>> done it about 3 times in one day.... btw...this is a '91 fridge with
>> electronic spark.
>>
>> Anyway I've replaced the thermocouple and electronic starter, cleaned the
>> firebox (which was very clean btw). I am getting air to the firebox as
>> well.
>> Anything special about the thermocouple? There are no kinks in it and the
>> connections appear tight.
>>
>> It works on DC and AC.
>>
>> I now have spark, as indicated by the flashing amber light and clicking
>> noise. However, it just won't light. But it just won't ignite. I
>> occasionally get a small
>> "poof" which sounds like it is getting a puff of propane. Then the sparker
>> stops sparking (and the amber light goes out) Also, if i turn the
>> thermostat knob
>> past the min and/or the propane knob down and or up it will sometimes turn
>> the sparker off. If I turn it again the sparker will go back on. I fear I
>> am not
>> getting propane to the firebox. Anyone have any ideas?
>>
>> Is there a way to bypass the safety valve to test the fridge? Does anyone
>> have any extra fridge parts/pipes like the safety valve? This is a part
>> that Go
>> Westy and other companies cannot order. I would need to find a friendly
>> RV/Dometic dealer to order it.
>>
>> Also, has anyone ever reconfigured the propane connections to accept quick
>> release flexible hosing like you find on grills?. I might be interested in
>> connecting a small propane cannister for testing the fridge outside the van
>> as reconnecting the fridge to test is somewhat of a pita.
>>
>> This list has been extremely helpful in the past and I'm hoping for more
>> luck.
>>
>> --peace--
>> stu
>>
>--
>http://www.dougalcock.com
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