Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:44:54 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
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Hey Ryan,
I’ve futzed around with the fridge and fans for too long and to varying degrees of success. One mod I made which I do like is controlling the fin fan with a programmable controller rather than the switch Thermo switch on the fins.
Right now I have the controller mounted on the grill adjacent to the table. I have a nicer controller, and inkbird brand, that I plan to install in the front metal fascia of the kitchen unit.
In any case, the controller allows you to input a set point for the fan to be switched on. It comes with its on thermocouple on a generous length of line. I attached that TC to the same place that the stick thermo switch is located.
You can have fun deciding in the fan set point..... should I go to the stock switch value of around 45C? Or should I get ahead of the curve and have the set point lower.
I’m half joking about that being fun.
Also, the controller can be switched off. That means the fan won’t come on dur8ng those high temp days and the fridge not running .
Anyway, I encourage you to look at the range of 12v programmable temp controllers out there.
Alistair
> On Sep 11, 2019, at 7:39 AM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey everyone!
> I've got my stock dometic fridge out after less than ideal performance this
> summer. I have decided to install an exhaust fan in place of my NEVER used
> city water hookup. (I live in the south so the van sees fairly high temps
> during the day)
>
> I see that the 80mm fans look to fit. Was going to run a new wire from fuse
> block and connect toggle over to the LED panel on the front. Want it to
> look as stock as possible so was going to use the little micro toggle
> switches. Problem is can't seem to find any switches that small or even
> closely match the stock. Anybody know where to source these?
>
> Anybody have good resources for any of these mods? Or more particular
> modifying the GoWesty city water hookup as an exhaust fan?
>
> Was also thinking about an internal fan for the fridge up top. Use the same
> line and locate in the same place on the LED panel. Might be a good idea
> while I have it out.
>
> Thanks as always!
> Ryan Perry
