Maybe it is something to do with the tc wiring. I hadn't replaced mine but I did reconnect all the 12V connections. The o/n going out problem may be tc related, I bet the going out while driving is flue issues. My fridge stays lit in both cases now. alistair
On 2011-08-31, at 1:17 PM, neil n wrote: > Same here. > > On my last trip I was up higher. No problems lighting fridge upon > arrival to camp and it would stay lit. But since the flame out at > night hard start in the morning issue, (at least 2 years ago) I've > changed a few things. One being the thermocouple in the burner box. > The old one was *really* frayed (worn). The current one, though used, > is in better shape. I suspect the old one was so worn out, the tip > wasn't close enough to the flame to keep current flowing through the > safety switch. > > I suspect if I replaced the better thermocouple currently installed, > the fridge might even stay lit while driving. No biggie though. DC > mode cools just as well it seems. > > Neil. > > On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > >> I have had, in the past, similar prolems. But on recent trip where temps ranged the mid 30's during day and 2 C at night (yes, cold but very dry mornings) and up to 5,000 ft alt. the fridge worked like a champ, staying lit and working very well in those conditions. >> >> I can't explain why it is working so well now.. I had cleaned every part of the system a few times over the years, the last time was last summer. >> >> alistair |
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