Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:55:14 -0800
Reply-To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1183)
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Sounds to me like there is propane getting to the combustion box of
you're getting a "poof" sometimes. This is likely the result of too
much propane getting ignited. Which leads me to.....
Are you certain you're getting spark consistently?
I don't know your model (what with it's fancy electronics :^) but
I'll bet there's a view "hole" in the bottom LH corner inside the
fridge.
Watch there (in the dark) for a consistent spark while trying the
sparker. On mine, if I get my eyes on the viewer, at the right angle,
I can see the spark.
Also, this air hose you've hooked up. Is the end sealed once you try
to light the fridge? You don't want any leaks anywhere in the system.
(i.e. seal at combustion box can be a typical leaking point) From what
I"ve read, a leak inhibits the ability of the fridge to stay lit or
provide the right sized flame, but it may affect lighting too.
Cheers,
Neil.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 12:44 PM, Stu Schwartz
<sschwartz999i@comcast.net> wrote:
....
> 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:
>>> 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.
>>> 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
