Is This A Problem?

Old-Biscuit wrote:
The tank is the 'absorber tank'-----where helium and ammonia collect
The bent/kinked tube is where rich & weak ammonia solutions flow----rich ammonia goes to perk tube. Weak ammonia mixes with ammonia/helium solution and flows back to absorber tank.

That kink is restricting the flow of rich ammonia solution. It is lowering the efficiency of cooling unit because of reduced flow of rich ammonia solution.

These cooling units (absorption---helium or hydrogen---same) are based on unrestricted gravitational flow. The more ammonia vapor produced and the rapidly condensed back into liquid the better the cooling effect.
Any restriction/reduction in flow (off level, blockages, bent/kinked tubing etc.) results in lower cooling effect.

Back to dealer.......replacement of fridge.
And if dealer says 'normal' 'no problem' have them put that in writing with Atwood Representatives signature also on it.
Them go open another fridge vent and show them no bent tubing as that is what is 'normal'

Thank you for the informative, thoughtful answer that is often times lacking around here.

dodge guy wrote:
Does anyone have a pic of the same spot of the same fridge?

Our fridge works great, so far...There is no distinct crease across the top of the line. I think the OP has a more severe kink.

Does anyone have a pic of the same spot of the same fridge?

Thank you for the information. I guess I will contact Atwood first and show them the picture and hopefully get the OK to have the frig replaced under warranty. I will keep you posted.

Old-Biscuit,
Nice information, thanks for posting.

The tank is the 'absorber tank'-----where helium and ammonia collect
The bent/kinked tube is where rich & weak ammonia solutions flow----rich ammonia goes to perk tube. Weak ammonia mixes with ammonia/helium solution and flows back to absorber tank.

That kink is restricting the flow of rich ammonia solution. It is lowering the efficiency of cooling unit because of reduced flow of rich ammonia solution.

These cooling units (absorption---helium or hydrogen---same) are based on unrestricted gravitational flow. The more ammonia vapor produced and the rapidly condensed back into liquid the better the cooling effect.
Any restriction/reduction in flow (off level, blockages, bent/kinked tubing etc.) results in lower cooling effect.

Back to dealer.......replacement of fridge.
And if dealer says 'normal' 'no problem' have them put that in writing with Atwood Representatives signature also on it.
Them go open another fridge vent and show them no bent tubing as that is what is 'normal'

Yes.

yes

are you talking about the "crease" just to the right of the clear plastic wire holder?
bumpy