Refrigerator Safety Device
I just finished the install of my Absorption Refrigeration Protective RV Control. I think this is one of the most important installations I've done to my RV...........especially from a safety stand p...
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divebobber wrote:
"The ARP controls power to the control board. If you fridge does not have a control board the ARP will not work. Check out link above for installation of the ARP."
Thanks for your reply, but the following is the response I got from an ARP representative. Apparently I can use the device. It will turn the burner off in the event of overheating, however, I would have to relight it manually.
"Hi Bob,
Good question, I have a similar fridge in my camper. The ARP Control can control a relay that works with a Norcold thermocouple interrupt adaptor which is placed inline with your Dometic burner thermocouple. When the ARP senses an overheat situation, it turns off the heat by activation of the relay. I have drawings in the user manual found at the following address:
http://www.arprv.com/rv-refrigerator-manuals.html
I plan to post drawings on my website as soon as I can regarding this installation.
The ARP can not restart the fridge as you pointed out, you would have to preform this task your self. Would you rather the fridge turns off or destroys it self? The fridge does not cool when it is off level, thus without the ARP you fridge just fails, with the ARP your fridge turns off and you may have to toss some food, not the food and the fridge :)"
Perhaps it could turn on some sort of in-cabin alarm/light when the fridge is turned off? Otherwise, you may leave for the day, not realizing the fridge needs lit.
