Quick Convec Micro Question
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Topic: Quick Convec Micro Question
Posted By: clickscrazy
Subject: Quick Convec Micro Question
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 10:33am
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Our pod is plugged into 15A power just to keep things charged. Looking around with all electric off, I hear a buzzing sound from the micro. When I open the door to the micro, there is for sure a sound coming from there as it gets louder. It is not the light bulb. Could someone tell me if this is normal?
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 11:26am
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No. Unplug it.
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Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 12:04pm
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Just a quick update: I unplugged it and the sound stopped. Plugged it back in, sound came back. Sound description: Pretty faint, but noticeable for sure when you open door. It sounds like air escaping, or the light electric sound of a small fan. Also could be compared to the sound of turning on propane and hearing it flowing before lighting.
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 1:08pm
My guess is the cooling fan is running a bit, but shouldn't be. If under warranty, get it swapped out.. if not under warranty.. swap it out. 
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Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 1:28pm
| I wonder if it is running because it is so hot in the unit itself (AC OFF IN FLORIDA). |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 3:15pm
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Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 3:30pm
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I believe you are referring to the inverter? I am talking about the convection oven. I just spoke with Forest River, they said it should not be making any noise. They said it could be "Dirty Power", which is possible, since I am hooked up to a 15a circuit right now. (even though nothing is running)
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 3:35pm
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A 15 amp connection is no more dirty or clean than a 20 or 30 amp connection. If your microwave is making a noise, it could be dirty power, or it could be something else. The 15 amp connection should be irrelevant. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 4:52pm
If you are talking to me.. No, I am talking about the MW. It has a cooling fan that kicks on when baking, or even nuking if it gets hot enough in the enclosure. It should make no sounds when not in use, or not having just been used. Have you used it at all? Is this a new Pod? or new to you? And "dirty power" has nothing to do with the amperage. If it was a dirty power issue of any type, it would manifest itself while being used. Not when off. ------------- |
Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 9:47pm
| Brand new. We used MW once, it did seem to work. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 11:10am
Warranty.. it's exactly why you bought new..  ------------- |
Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 7:05am
| Yep. Will do. Just a pain. We have a trip scheduled in a few weeks. Hopefully it will still work. |
Posted By: podenvy
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2017 at 10:10pm
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If you're absolutely sure it's coming from the microwave, then replace the microwave. The fan in the electric panel turns on once you plug into shore power and it's to cool the converter. ------------- 2013 FJ Cruiser + 2015 rpod 179 HRE |
Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 10:00am
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It has to be the microwave or something right behind it. When you open the door, it gets louder. Dealer is ordering a new one. ------------- 2018 R-Pod 171 2014 VW Touareg TDI |