Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:47:15 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: refrigerator update
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Well, I have the refrigerator out again and the steel propane line from the
valve assembly to the burner removed. I found a place in Spokane (House of
Hose) that says they "probably" can make a line in either copper or steel,
if they can reuse the fittings from this one (hope, hope).
While I have the thing out, any other suggestions? Can I get or make a
gasket for the burner box? It seems to seal ok, but it is worn around the
outer edges. Should I use gas tite teflon tape on the pipe joints? I
realize the tapered fittings should seal. But, it looks like some sort of
red dope was on the threads at one time. Also, the fiber washer (looks
like fiber, anyway) on the orofice appears to have some corrosion stuck
onto it. It is not a lot, but should I replace it? What size is it? I
know, I can measure.
The place I am taking the pipe for replication works only in English unit
material, which makes it a bit questionable as to whether they can make my
fittings work on their pipe. It is the only place I found that would even
offer to try. I called four RV shops, three of whom said, "Thanks, but no
thanks," so far as trying to do anything. The fourth offered to pull the
refrigerator, diagnose the problem, for $120. They also said they cannot
get parts for it, period, and will not attempt to make a pipe, if that is
what it is.
Can anyone with expertise perhaps offer advise? AB? Right now I am
leaving to go to House of Hose.
mcneely
On Mon, Jun 26, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sorry. I see now that I moved the 182A panel (I wanted the flame
> meter) to my 182B fridge.
>
> So sorry about that misinformation. Link to image showing what I did:
>
> https://goo.gl/photos/V21goJoxhWHecPMi6
>
> Looking now, I see a steel line. Might be same as you refer to? Could
> that be a brake line and fitting?
>
> Neil.
>
> On 6/26/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > You probably know this but I found that my 182A thermostat could fit
> > and worked my 182B fridge. Or the other way 'round. Can't recall. But
> > that becomes inefficient from a dollar standpoint?
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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