wwest wrote:
Instead of taking it in for the recall work I turned the propane off at the inlet valve provided and wired a (~$80) 800 watt MSW inverter into the 125 VAC circuit so the Dometic always has AC.
Probably wouldn't work if the frig door is being cycled too often but with only DW and myself....
Also I guess you already realize from this thread that it's the AC operation that "flexes" the weld and causes the failure and leak.
I've just stopped using AC to power the fridge. From what I've learned, cooling system failures (where the ammonia gets out) have been mostly caused by operation on AC (although I'm sure Dometic wouldn't admit it). It costs me a little more to run on propane but I'm willing to pay that rather than buy a new fridge.
Phil
