Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:08:28 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
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Yes, Only about 1,000 above sea level so far. Good to know that is a reason to have it working. I’ll now be better prepared when traveling.
But, never heard that mentioned by my traveling friends before.
Eric Caron
> On Jul 15, 2020, at 11:49 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Eric, you must not use yours at anything above 3000 feet altitude. Much higher and the air to fuel ratio when igniting the fridge with the dial all the way up would be next impossible. At high altitude you need to turn that knob all the way down so you're not introducing too much fuel to the flame.
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> Steven
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> 91 Westy
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> On Tue, Jul 14, 2020, 6:35 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> Wow!
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> You found that fast. I’m glad as it is really nice having all things in the van working well.
>
> And, I hope you need to turn it down often!
>
> Eric
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> > On Jul 14, 2020, at 9:29 PM, Douglas Toomey <drt@uoregon.edu <mailto:drt@uoregon.edu>> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks, Eric. I found one. Now just need to figure out how to lubricate it
> >
> >> On Jul 14, 2020, at 6:21 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Douglas,
> >>
> >> I am surprised this broke. Mine turns so easily I wonder if it does anything at all. And, frankly, I’m not sure how often the average person uses it in a year but I can tell you that I set mine to as cold as possible and never touch it again. If you actually have to turn yours down you have the best running unit I’ve ever heard about on this list!
> >>
> >> If you have to have a problem with the unit you sure picked the correct one!
> >>
> >> Sorry I wasn’t very helpful and hopefully someone can help you out. Keep us posted.
> >>
> >> Eric Caron
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Jul 14, 2020, at 7:59 PM, Douglas Toomey <drt@UOREGON.EDU <mailto:drt@UOREGON.EDU>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Two Dometic questions:
> >>>
> >>> 1) The thermostat control knob broke and I am looking for a replacement. Any spares out there or a place to buy?
> >>> 2) The thermostat itself has been getting slightly hard to turn. Any suggestions on appropriate lubricant and how to apply without taking fridge out?
> >>>
> >>> The fridge has been working great...
> >>
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