Date:         Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:38:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic problems
Comments: To: Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
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Flame on the stove is good, does this mean anything or should I still check?

Mike


On 8/31/09 4:40 PM, "Michael Snow" <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Mike Miller<mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote:
>> Vanners,
>>
>> My dometic has been cleaned, orifice cleaned, chimney blown out, works great
>> on the bench.
>>
>> But at sea level the flame is weak and blows out when driving. Won't run at
>> altitude unless I hold the starting gas button in.
>>
>> Stove works great.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Mike in Marin
>>
>
> Have you checked the regulator pressure?  You should be able to adjust
> it using a water gauge.  There are some posts in the archives that
> cover this.  If the regulator doesn't adjust properly, you may need a
> new one.
>
> --
> Michael Snow
> 1982 Westfalia 1.9TD
> http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/