Refrigerators in the heat
We are camping in extreme heat in Arizona. Is it better to use LP gas or electric to keep the refrigeration cold?
Forum Discussion
LP and 120 have almost the EXACT same BTU affect on the Burner flue. BUT, what does affect operation on 120 is the LINE VOLTAGE. IF your supply 120 voltage is below 112 volts, then the 120 operation will not be as good as LP. LOWER line voltage, LESS heat is produced by the 120 heat element. Unless your LP system PSI is not at spec(very rare), the LP will have a consistent heat that will heat at optimum for cooling. Now, the variable on LP would happen above 5 or 6 thousand feet in the mountains. Then 120 would be the logical choice for better cooling.
1. ABOVE 112 volts go with 120
2. BELOW 112 volts, go with LP.
Remember, the LP flame ALONE does NOT heat correctly. It takes the SPIRAL BAFFLE installed in the burner tube to evenly distribute the heat from the flame to correctly heat the FLUE tube. Doug
1. ABOVE 112 volts go with 120
2. BELOW 112 volts, go with LP.
Remember, the LP flame ALONE does NOT heat correctly. It takes the SPIRAL BAFFLE installed in the burner tube to evenly distribute the heat from the flame to correctly heat the FLUE tube. Doug
