Atwood Helium Fridge problem
I have a 2012 Attwood Helium Fridge. Up until this weekend it's been working fine. The week I started getting a check gas message. I have lots of propane. The fridge tries to light but won't maint...
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Ammonia will only burn in the presence of a flame. Remove the flame and NH3 will not burn. The amount of hydrogen in the u nit is pretty small...a few ounces. The helium replaces the hydrogen and farther reduces the potential for a fire.
I do not see much difference in the operation or safety for that matter with hydrogen or helium.
The manufacturers have caused the fire problem due to changes in the design. They have thinned the tube material, reduced coil area and raised boiler temperature to increase the capacity (due to the smaller coil areas).
I have had my last RV with a gas absorption unit. I love the 22.5 cu.ft. unit with ice and water in the door, inverter, battery bank and solar charger.
Life is good...the icecream is frozen and the wobbly pop is cold all of the time.
Ken
I do not see much difference in the operation or safety for that matter with hydrogen or helium.
The manufacturers have caused the fire problem due to changes in the design. They have thinned the tube material, reduced coil area and raised boiler temperature to increase the capacity (due to the smaller coil areas).
I have had my last RV with a gas absorption unit. I love the 22.5 cu.ft. unit with ice and water in the door, inverter, battery bank and solar charger.
Life is good...the icecream is frozen and the wobbly pop is cold all of the time.
Ken
