Date:         Sun, 19 Jul 2015 13:54:00 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fridge frustration
Comments: To: Maureen <maureenehall@YAHOO.CA>
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Maureen, Assuming that there is propane in the tank, that the propane valve is open, and that you are following the lighting instructions posted on the refrigerator (inside the door)  the first thing I would do would be to light a burner on the stove for a few minutes, and then try the refrigerator on propane again.  I know some will argue that this has no logical mechanical explanation for working, and therefore does not work.  Try it.  I was skeptical, but now I accept it as a fact.  Of course, there may be a reason your refrigerator won't light up that has nothing to do with gas flow.  Another thing I would do would be to open the drain (brass screw cover, left side of refrigerator, near the floor).  I might even attach a length of proper sized hose to that and puff a little air through it to blow any debris off of the burner and to assure that it is getting enough air.  mcneely

---- Maureen <maureenehall@YAHOO.CA> wrote:
> Hi folks
>
> My original 91 fridge has stopped running on gas. It worked when I put it to bed for the winter and it works on AC and DC but now it won't start up and run on gas. There is propane in the tank. Any suggestions on what to try or what to ask the mechanic to look at?
>
> Thanks,
> Maureen
> '91 Westy

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David McNeely