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Date:         Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:17:48 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: fridge on dc power
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
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At 12:00 PM 7/12/2012, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >So, I am a little unclear on this. Does it mean that at the second >startup after reinstall, it will cool at the same rate as before >service, or that it will not improve (cool faster) beyond what it >did on first startup after service? thanks, mcneely

Leaving the unit on its side or whatever makes things end up in the wrong places. A couple inversions before reinstalling gives them a chance to get more evenly distributed. Once the burner goes on and fully establishes the cooling cycle, everything will be in the right place for continued operation and the device will start normally after that (normally being something like 20 minutes from lightoff IIRC). This doesn't have to do with how quickly it cools (i.e. BTU/hr pulled out of the box) but how quickly it starts after lightoff.

So if you roll your '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile and it lands on its side, be sure to roll it upside down a few times before setting it on its feet. Your fridge will be more quickly able provide you with a restorative beer, and you might find a stray wallet as well. ;-)

Yrs, d


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