possible regulator issue UPDATE

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Compare the BTU of an LPG flame on high versus what (?) a 300 or 400 watt AC heating element. The LPG wins every time

so using the net, the first fridge (The classic RV fridge) showed rated 1330 BTU/h and 390wAC.

What do you means by 'wins every time'.

Standing on their head some folks will swear the sky is brown. Compare the BTU of an LPG flame on high versus what (?) a 300 or 400 watt AC heating element. The LPG wins every time except if the flame is sick.

Confused individuals should seek professional service for equipment deemed to contravene accepted knowledge. Information regarding the BTU capabilities of their very own refrigerator burner and electrode model is available on the net.

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But, RV refers will operates the SAME regardless of heat source.
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So w/ heat sources being variable, the statement above is not correct.

So let me rephrase it,.....
RV refers may cool differently ac/propane, because either heat source is seldom going to be perfect all the time.

In reality, I have played w/ adjusting LP regulators w/ and w/o manometers, and except for maybe a couple degrees in cooling, I found pressure to be not very critical at all. But of course, Doug always knows better.

wa8yxm wrote:
The best test is the manometer.. and I won't go into how to use it.

But the fridge is a Propane "sipper" not a propane "Guzzler" like the furnace or water heater. So if the latter work well. the first should regulator wise.

Some Fridges do work better on one or the other heat source.. Don't know why. but they just do. And some work better on one some on the other some don't care.

Just now. mine on electric is 34.1 degrees in the top door shelf.

You know, stick to what you know. Your post is not correct at all, except for the sipper part and Manometer comment. Doug

PS, HOW many different RV refers have you operated in your lifetime?

RJsfishin wrote:

wa8yxm wrote:
The best test is the manometer.. and I won't go into how to use it.

But the fridge is a Propane "sipper" not a propane "Guzzler" like the furnace or water heater. So if the latter work well. the first should regulator wise.

Some Fridges do work better on one or the other heat source.. Don't know why. but they just do. And some work better on one some on the other some don't care.

Just now. mine on electric is 34.1 degrees in the top door shelf.

That's correct, mine (and many) always did get colder on ac.
And if you think a new regulator is going to change that, good luck, you'll need it.

Funny, MOST responses over the years have stated they thought their RV refer operated BEST on LP and discounted AC current. But, RV refers will operates the SAME regardless of heat source. The reason some will state 120 is better or LP is better is because they do not understand the relationship on the fuel supply.
1. LP pressure is CRITICAL. NOT 11.5 inches and lower, it will not cool adequately on LP
2. NOT 118 to 120 volts but lower, it will not cool adequately on AC current. This is more a problem in CG's that have inadequate Electrical supply and with a lot of RV'ers, the line voltage drops. You need to monitor the line voltage with a DIGITAL Voltmeter. If it drops below 115, put the refer on LP for best results. Doug

I guess sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. When we were out two weeks ago, the fridge was flirting with 50 degrees when on gas. I replaced the regulator and pig tales and after 8 hours, it is in the 33 degree range on gas.

wa8yxm wrote:
The best test is the manometer.. and I won't go into how to use it.

But the fridge is a Propane "sipper" not a propane "Guzzler" like the furnace or water heater. So if the latter work well. the first should regulator wise.

Some Fridges do work better on one or the other heat source.. Don't know why. but they just do. And some work better on one some on the other some don't care.

Just now. mine on electric is 34.1 degrees in the top door shelf.

That's correct, mine (and many) always did get colder on ac.
And if you think a new regulator is going to change that, good luck, you'll need it.

The best test is the manometer.. and I won't go into how to use it.

But the fridge is a Propane "sipper" not a propane "Guzzler" like the furnace or water heater. So if the latter work well. the first should regulator wise.

Some Fridges do work better on one or the other heat source.. Don't know why. but they just do. And some work better on one some on the other some don't care.

Just now. mine on electric is 34.1 degrees in the top door shelf.

I am getting a new regulator and pig tales, hoping that will take care of it.

pinesman wrote:
With the water heater and furnace on, the range burners are jumpy with some yellow and smaller than I think they should be. I noticed this weekend I had to turn my Camp Chef stove up to medium to cook a hot dog. Normally I cook everything on low with that stove

Replace the Regulator. Doug