R-pod Owners Forum : Fridge Gas Burner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fridge Gas Burner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 22:41:15 +0000 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:37:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7485 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fridge Gas Burner : Be careful with pipe cleaners... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=72433#72433 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 12:37pm

Be careful with pipe cleaners - the steel center can open up the orfice.]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:37:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=72433#72433 Fridge Gas Burner : I installed the screens on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=72430#72430 Author: ronahue
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Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 12:33pm

I installed the screens on the Refrigerator,

I found the plastic ties that came with this product to be just about useless as half of them would not lock. I purchased some at the local hardware which made the job much easier.


]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:33:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=72430#72430 Fridge Gas Burner : I would take the gas line / burner... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70493#70493 Author: J&Jcf
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Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 4:58pm

I would take the gas line / burner off in one piece. Use a pipe cleaner to clean out the whole piece. I have had this happen in a previous trailer on a gas stove burner and fridge gas burner. It was caused by spider webs/ egg pouch.It's worth a try. The gas could not get through.]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2016 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70493#70493 Fridge Gas Burner : Given the symptoms described in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70408#70408 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 7:18pm

Given the symptoms described in the initial post, I suspect the jet/orifice is not plugged. However, it is likely the flue and/or the burner end opposite the orifice is likely plugged, either fully or partially. Definitely no pins, needles, or brushes on the orifice.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 19:18:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70408#70408 Fridge Gas Burner : yes, those holes are supposed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70407#70407 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 5:59pm

yes, those holes are supposed to be there.  The orifice inside the manifold is very delicate, so if you open it up only use the alcohol mentioned, and/or air.  No brushes, rags, etc.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:59:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70407#70407 Fridge Gas Burner : Thanks for all the excellent advice!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70387#70387 Author: Rupert
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 12:00pm

Thanks for all the excellent advice! I'll be cleaning the burner with wood alcohol today. Bought Rupert second hand so I didn't have the fridge manual (or it's buried under maps and guide books) but also visited U-tube. All my work has been down-stream of the valve so I haven't had to open the pressurized portion of the system. I actually have sporadic experience servicing and repairing large boilers and some residential furnaces in Miami and Jacksonville, Fl. (not a lot of call for furnaces in Miami...) and have a manometer but won't need it here.
I've encountered fusible plugs in some industrial air conditioning but I guess they would be useless in furnaces Thanks for the steel wool idea and now I'll check for dauber nests before we set out.
Okay! Here I go again!
Tom]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:00:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70387#70387 Fridge Gas Burner : I installed the Camco stainless... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70376#70376 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 10:39am

I installed the Camco stainless steel screens on refrigerator, furnace, and water heater openings after we got back from our trip in January. I don't believe they will be able to get in now.
]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:39:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70376#70376 Fridge Gas Burner : Stephen, I am sure you are absolutely... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70373#70373 Author: jato
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 10:25am

Stephen, I am sure you are absolutely correct that the mud daubers built that nest while the pod was at the dealers lot.  I don't know why but we have had similar problems with those insects as well.  It only takes 2-3 days for them to mess up the flue as we have experienced first hand.  It would seem there is no way for them to get in there but I did find a spot inside and caulked it shut, so now, no more issues.  Another spot that can cause grief is the exhaust port from the furnace.  During hibernation (winter storage) I cover those 2 openings with steel wool to keep the mice out - works very well - no issues there either. ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:25:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70373#70373 Fridge Gas Burner : We're a bit familiar with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70370#70370 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 9:37am

We're a bit familiar with this type of problem. When we picked up our R-Pod from the dealer in December, we had a week to get ready for a long first trip. The first night out, I tried to switch from 12V power to LP, only to have the refrigerator beep at me. After several attempts to restart, a friend and I removed the outside vent panels so we could see what was happening.

It turns out that mud dauber wasps had built a nest in the flue, preventing the flame from going in the right direction. Instead, it was shooting out backwards toward the wires, burning the insulation. We were not too far from the dealer at this point so we took it over. That is when they found the mud dauber nest. At first, they said it could have happened in the week we had the R-Pod. That did not make sense as it was December and we had a couple of hard freezes already. I am sure it happened while the R-Pod was sitting on their lot.

They cleared out the nest and ordered replacement parts. They recommended that we not use the LP part on our trip. We did have to use the LP part since we were dry camping across the country and needed the 12V power for other purposes. In spite of the insulation being blistered, it worked okay for the rest of our trip. Our R-Pod is at the dealer's shop where that has been repaired and we are waiting on parts for another repair. We should be able to pick it up next week.

While I might have been able to do this myself, it was a brand new R-Pod, so I wanted the dealer to take care of it. Also, like I mentioned, LP is nothing to play around with if you do not have the right tools or the understanding of what needs to be done. The manual would have given me the understanding, but not necessarily the tools.
]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:37:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70370#70370 Fridge Gas Burner : Great advice Stephen! A neighbor... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70350#70350 Author: jato
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Posted: 25 Feb 2016 at 8:08pm

Great advice Stephen!  A neighbor of ours nearly burned his house down after a do it yourself "fix-it" job on his gas grill.  And to compound the problem he did this close to his home.  Fortunately the fire department got it put out before it was a total loss.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:08:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70350#70350 Fridge Gas Burner : Before you go to those extents,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70349#70349 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 25 Feb 2016 at 7:40pm

Before you go to those extents, check your manual for cleaning instructions. It is not only a matter of brushing out the flue to remove built-up carbon, etc. The manual says to clean both the flue and burner. Contact cleaner is not what is recommended. Methanol (wood alcohol) followed by blowing it out with compressed air is what the manual specifies. It is likely that the burner is plugged.

I don't have our R-Pod here right now to look, but those holes are probably not fusible plugs. It would be the same as your backyard BBQ grill. After the gas escapes the jet/orfice, the holes allow the gas to mix with air. It then travels through the burner tube to the burner where it is ignited. If it is igniting at the two holes, then it is quite likely that the burner is plugged, and the gas/air mixture can't get through to burn in the correct location.

If you do not have the tools or expertise to disassemble the burner to clean it properly and to pressure test it once it is reassembled, you may wish to have this done by your RV service department. If it is done wrong, you could be setting yourself up for big trouble.
]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:40:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70349#70349 Fridge Gas Burner : Anyone attack your fridge gas... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70347#70347 Author: Rupert
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Posted: 25 Feb 2016 at 5:39pm

Anyone attack your fridge gas burner?
Here's what I have. There's a rectangular manifold; LP line attached to one end with an orifice entering manifold. Then there are two holes which I believe were probably fusible plugs which have probably melted or blown out and are gone because gas escapes and ignites so there's no flame on the thermocouple from the burner at the end.
Okay.
Anyone know where I can get a new manifold with a burner since I suspect the burner is plugged.
BTW I tried cleaning the burner with contact cleaner but with two holes in the manifold it was pretty pointless but I'm into pointless maintenance sometimes to relieve stress.
And the beer is not getting cold.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:39:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7485&PID=70347#70347