Cold weather refrigerator question
I've been reading where folks suggest keeping the refrigerator compartment warm to protect the refrigeration chemicals. I'm not really sure what they are talking about. I'm getting ready for a winter ...
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Hi Mike,
An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure. If the working medium gels and blocks the tubes, the boiler may overheat and cause the anti corrosion material to crystallize. Once it has, it may later collect in low spots and permanently block the tube.
One solution is to install the ARP fridge protection device, which attempts to prevent overheating of the cooling system.
Another cheaper solution is to restrict air flow, and add a heat source such as a light bulb.
The best "heat" solution is the Norcold Kit. So far as I am aware Dometic doesn't have such a kit.
An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure. If the working medium gels and blocks the tubes, the boiler may overheat and cause the anti corrosion material to crystallize. Once it has, it may later collect in low spots and permanently block the tube.
One solution is to install the ARP fridge protection device, which attempts to prevent overheating of the cooling system.
Another cheaper solution is to restrict air flow, and add a heat source such as a light bulb.
The best "heat" solution is the Norcold Kit. So far as I am aware Dometic doesn't have such a kit.
