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techntrek 
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 Topic: Fridge not cooling on propane - fixed!Posted: 14 Sep 2016 at 9:28pm |
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Your hourly rate is MUCH higher!
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 9:31am |
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I took a look at the burner on our Pod. I disassembled it and it was clean. The jet also appeared to be unplugged. I was surprised that the orifice was just a little stamped piece of metal with a little hole in it. I made sure it was not plugged or restricted. When I reassembled and tested it, both for leaks and operation, I noticed that there really did not seem to be any difference at all in the flame height or sound. On our most recent trip, I also had noticed that the refrigerator seemed to not hold temperatures very well. I had purchased a fan that mounts on the fins inside. I have been experimenting on the best location, and so far, centered on the evaporator in the refrigerator compartment seems to be best. I'll try to get some pictures today to post in my mods.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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techntrek
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Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 3:14pm |
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Is the sensor that sits in the flame glowing red like in his pics?
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fwunder
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Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 3:27pm |
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Hi Stephen,
In addition to what Tech said, after cleaning I could put an ear to the top outside cover (vent) and hear the flame. I could not prior. Also, I soaked the nozzle assembly in isopropyl alcohol and injected a bit into disassembled tube. I used compressed air to blow everything clean and dry. My burner assembly looks like this (not my pic):  fred
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techntrek
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Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 4:46pm |
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Just be careful about the orifice which is inside the gas supply line after you remove that assembly.
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fwunder
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Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 5:01pm |
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This is what I took apart and put back together:
1) removed supply from gas valve and burner cover.  2) Before dropping burner and cleaning, check for debri, spider webs, etc. in vent hole or burner. You may be able to simple blow/and/or vacuum clean. Removing the screw will drop the burner.  3) Removed sensor and igniter assembly  I then took the supply tube with attached burner and stuck burner end into cup of isopropyl alcohol and soaked for an hour or so whilst I cleaned the chimney stack. This left the gas jet unexposed. As Tech said above, you don't want to damage that or stick anything in that jet like a needle or something! That's why I just soak it and blow it. Disclaimer again: I'm no refrigeration/propane tech and have not yet played one on TV. fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 9:46pm |
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Interesting! The burner on your refrigerator looks different than the one on my refrigerator. Now I will have to get pictures to post.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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techntrek
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Posted: 16 Sep 2016 at 8:28pm |
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Looking at that last picture, if you unscrew the burner assembly from the hex nut on the end of the tube the orifice is in there. Doesn't look like you took that off?
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fwunder
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Posted: 16 Sep 2016 at 8:44pm |
You're right. I didn't. I filled a Dixie cup full of alcohol and dipped the burner assembly, supply tube attached, into it. That way, the jet wasn't exposed. I have a bunch of syringes I keep around for caulking (much easier than caulk gun) that I used to inject alcohol through tubing and jet. Like I said before, a blast of air and vacuum may have fixed it. fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 9:42pm |
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I did get a couple of pictures. The burner on mine is quite different from the one pictured above.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Fridge not cooling on propane - fixed!