Propane vs AC on Dometic Refrigerator
If I run my Dometic fridge on propane it seems to get colder quicker than if I set it to "AUTO" and let it switch between AC and propane depending on whether AC is available. Is this usual? Ap...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:cavie wrote:
YES, will run cheaper (If you paying for electric)and get colder than AC. Move the thermister down on the fins when on Gas.
Why do you want OP to move thermistor?
Thermostat controls heat cycles regardless of heat source based on feedback from thermistor.
On fridge WITH temp settings on upper panel.thermostat is calibrated for temp sensing from thermistor on a specific FIN position
On fridges with "AUTO TEMP CONTROL" (NO temp set points)
Moving it DOWN means warmer
Moving it UP means Cooler
Overall temp effect is 4-6*F
Propane & electric transfer basically same temp to boiler section
Propane does 'start' the process sooner due to hot flame
My fridge fan cycles on a little bit more than neccessary because of it's location.It was explained to me that part of the problem was where the "thermistor", as you call it, is located. It can be moved just a little either way to prevent too much cycling.
