Refrigerator on Propane and stopping for Gas
OK, I tried a bunch of different ways to search for threads on the need or no need to shut off the refrigerator when running on propane while filling up the vehicle at the gas station. I am about t...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
What I do and what you do is based on what one is comfortable with.
Having operated boilers for 30+ yrs I am VERY comfortable with propane/natural gas/fuels and their use.
My fridge is in 'Auto' mode so it swaps to propane when I disconnect AC power and stays on propane until next time AC power is available.
I sometimes run with scissors too. :E
Lots of opinions/debates about propane on while in transit.
From 'never an issue' to OH THE HORROR!
All three fridge mfg. state OK in that it is not considered an off-level situation.
One mfg. even has a 'wind baffle' kit due to issues of flame going out while in transit.
Bottom line.......your choice
Completely agree, same here... industrial gas technician and not even a little bit worried about my RV fridge igniting the gas station. More worried about a hot motorcycle engine and gas spillage igniting, and that almost never happens either!
