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StephenH
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Topic: Refrigerator Not Cooling Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 7:10am |
Jon: Are you sure there is no kink in the line or other obstruction and that gas is getting to the refrigerator? Also, is the flame detector in a position to detect the flame? There might be something wrong electronically that is causing it to think the propane did not light and shuts it down.
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StephenH
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hogone
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 7:51am |
Theres no kink that I am aware of. Gonna go through it all one more time from top to bottom for one last hurrah. The flame detector/burner assemply are spot on. Prob wont do it today, but will update. jpp
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Jon & Pam
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mikeyg2347
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 8:34am |
I pulled the trigger on the Dometic CRX 110. Went with West Marine since they had the best price, even with $100 shipping, and they're in Spokane, which is only a few hours away from me. The Ebay sellers weren't responding to my inquiries and even though they were about $400 cheaper I'm not ready to take that risk. Gonna be fun getting the old fridge out and installing the new one in that tight space in the 171.
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offgrid
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 9:34am |
The gas valve apparently has 2 series solenoids in it. So if you suspect a bad gas valve you could remove it and energize both solenoids simultaneously by applying 12V to both pins. Then with them energized blow through it. If it's blocked it's bad, probably time for a new fridge rather spend $$$ on crazy expensive Dometic parts.
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mikeyg2347
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 10:48am |
Too late! The fridge is ordered.
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Mike
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offgrid
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 11:42am |
Mike, maybe you and hogone can work a deal if you have some good components from your old fridge he could use? Just a thought...
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jato
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 12:48pm |
Mike, when removing your old fridge hopefully you won't have the same problem I did. There are 2 screws holding it in place on each vertical side (total 4 screws) just inside the door. Two came out nice and easy, however the other 2 were stripped inside the wood and my only recourse that I could figure out was to take a hacksaw blade, move the fridge sideways just enough to get the width of the blade into and by hand cut the bolts, pretty time intensive. After getting a sore and numb hand after 5 minutes on the first bolt I got smart and attached a pair of vice grips to the end of the blade. Still took about 30 minutes to get those 4 bolts out. Also, once everything is disconnected it really helps to have someone from the outside pushing the fridge in while you are pulling on the inside, the gasket kind of holds it in place and by wiggling it side to side it will come out with relative ease.
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mikeyg2347
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 1:30pm |
Offgrid, 'll be happy to send any parts for the cost of shipping, as long as they aren't too difficult to remove.
Jato, thanks for the warning. I've got a feeling this is going to be an adventure.
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Mike
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jato
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 7:12am |
[QUOTE=mikeyg2347]Offgrid, 'll be happy to send any parts for the cost of shipping, as long as they aren't too difficult to remove.
Good for you! I was able to do the same and was able to help out other's who were having issues. Nearly everything on mine was parted out except for the boiler system, exterior door and shelves. Was able to send out the freezer and clips, solenoid-gas, igniter and related lines, mother board and associated electronics for the price of shipping.
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hogone
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 7:37am |
Not sure what parts I need!! Ideas?
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Jon & Pam
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