Dometic fridge woes.
I have a Dometic model RM2453 3-way fridge that works in all 3 modes but the LP mode is a problem. It always ignites and burns clean. However I don't believe that the flame is hot enough. I've always ...
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Doug--- yesterday and last night were cooler than it has been laterly... The fridge ran on A/C since 2 pm yesterday until now. the temp inside the fridge (not freezer) is 23 degrees. The temp selector is set to MAX that bypasses temperature controls and the fridge runs full tilt - always on. Temps inside the RV yesterday was average maybe 85 degrees This AM it is 73 so far.
on the LP side -- I should be able to get the fridge to lower the flame by setting the t'stat to OFF. That is supposed to keep the flame at a pilot light size. Then the MAX setting is supposed to keep the flame at full height full time bypassing any temp controls. Todays 23 degree temp was on A/C at MAX setting. I have observed the flame while the setting was on OFF and had someone then switch the setting to MAX ... no difference in the appearance of the flame.
I have read that once can hear the difference in the flame sizes. I cannot hear this flame at all. I can hear the flame in my other RV without removing the vent. I guess a smaller fridge might need a smaller flame.
I have read that extended use in the MAX setting can cause damage to the cooling unit by overheating it. If this has been damaged could the thing produce the 23 degrees I getting on electric? Or would it just taker longer and not be able to maintain the cold?
I guess that "I have read..." quite a bit. Guess I just have not yet read that little gem of info that I need.
on the LP side -- I should be able to get the fridge to lower the flame by setting the t'stat to OFF. That is supposed to keep the flame at a pilot light size. Then the MAX setting is supposed to keep the flame at full height full time bypassing any temp controls. Todays 23 degree temp was on A/C at MAX setting. I have observed the flame while the setting was on OFF and had someone then switch the setting to MAX ... no difference in the appearance of the flame.
I have read that once can hear the difference in the flame sizes. I cannot hear this flame at all. I can hear the flame in my other RV without removing the vent. I guess a smaller fridge might need a smaller flame.
I have read that extended use in the MAX setting can cause damage to the cooling unit by overheating it. If this has been damaged could the thing produce the 23 degrees I getting on electric? Or would it just taker longer and not be able to maintain the cold?
I guess that "I have read..." quite a bit. Guess I just have not yet read that little gem of info that I need.
