Fridge temperature depends on ambient
Let's say I have our (Norcold) fridge temperature set on level 5 and the temperature is holding steady. But if the outside temperature goes up or down the fridge temperature does too. If it goes up, I...
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red31 wrote:
some of those small fridges sans freezer DO NOT HAVE A TEMP CONTROL (thermostat), you are the thermostat, the propane flame is adjustable from small to smaller.
The have a temp control. It is called a BYPASS TSTAT on the LP side. I have never seen a small RV LP/120 refer NOT have a tstat. The tstat control is usually on the OUTSIDE back of the refer. You have to open the outside access door to get to it. The BYPASS tstat works like this--- You light the LP burner and IF the refer needs to cool, the flame is normal flame. When the refer inside temp is reached, the BYPASS Tstat lowers the LP flame to a pilot level and stays lit, but not enough BTU's to operate the cooling unit. When the refer needs to cool, the Bypass tstat raises the flame to normal level to cool. Doug
