Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:15:56 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: refrigerator behavior
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Bonnie and I had a great weekend camping excursion with our 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile.
We went to NE Oklahoma Ozarks. First, we visited a blueberry farm, where we picked enough blueberries to last us till next year after we freeze them (my job today). Then we drove to a place on private property where we have permission to camp, and where we have access to a beautiful Ozark stream filled with Smallmouth Bass and other cool water species. I had a great time wade fishing for them with an ultra light spinning rig. I probably caught 75 fish in about six hours total fishing over 2 days. Of course, all but six of those I released. The six made for a wonderful supper, breakfast, and lunch for the two of us.
Had an oddity with the refrigerator that I think I understand, but just checking with you guys.
While at the berry farm, I put the refrigerator on propane, after driving over with D.C. setting. Refrigerator was very cold, with frost on the cooling fins.
When we left the farm, I did something I never do and have advised against. I drove to the creek location (about 5 miles on local roads) without switching back to D.C. Some time later, Bonnie was getting something from the refrigerator, and she said, "David, the refrigerator is warm." I checked all I could think to check. Propane valve was open, LED was glowing green, propane switch in the box was pushed in, indicator lamp was off, setting was on maximum, on-off knob for propane was turned on. Fuse was ok. Refrigerator was warm.
By rotating the dial for setting level, I could cause the LED to go off, and the flickering indicator lamp to come on. So, I went through the process of restarting the refrigerator, but of course, not being able to trust the two indicators that normally show that it is operating. I have never been able to see the blue flame in the peepsite, and that was true this time, also.
In an hour the refrigerator was cold again.
What happened? I believe the flame blew out when I was driving, but I don't know that.
mcneely
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