Fridge won't stay lit on LP
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05-26-2005, 14:07
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Fridge won't stay lit on LP
Rick seems like what you need is some good troubleshooting information.
Here is the best that I have found on Dometic products. http://tinyurl.com/78cl8 This is at http://www.gasrefrigeration.net but the tiny URL will get you straight to the info you need. good luck Tom 1982 FC35 Vernon Center,NY At 10:19 PM 5/26/2005 +0000, you wrote: >I was able to test the thermocouple with a lighter, and putting a >voltmeter on the two leads. I was able to get it to 20 mV. >I am not sure if this is enough or not. So far what I've found >is some generic info on http://www.rvmobile.com that says the thermocouple >will usually put out 25-35 mV, so I'm not sure if the 20mV I am >getting is enough. When the thermocouple goes bad, does >it just not create a high enough voltage, or would it not generate any >voltage? > >The local RV dealer still thought it could be the board that went bad. >Any info is still apreciated. > >Thanks, >Rick Brink >87FC35 (with Dometic RM3807, w. P-711 Dinosaur Board) >Rochester, MN (currently in Grand Haven, MI) > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink" > > > It sounds like the thermocoupler - the copper bulb located next to > > the flame of the pilot light has stopped working. The one on my home > > water heater crapped out the other day and I had to have a cold > > shower this morning, the repair guy (me) should be able to fix it > > this weekend. > > > > It should be a pretty easy fix if you can get it off and to an > > appliance parts store to find a match for it. It also should be easy > > to test, it should read normally open with a multimeter at room > > temperature and should close when heated with a flame. > > > > Good luck, > > > > Tim Hannink > > Winter Park, FL > > 1981 FC-33SB > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rick B" > > > I've got a refridgeraqtor question today. > > > I have a dometic RM3807. When I switch to GAS, > > > the burner will ignite and stay lit, nice blue flame, > > > for about a minute, then it will shut off and the fridge > > > will go to "Check" status. It works fine on AC. > > > > > > I replaced the circuit board about 4 years ago with > > > one of the improved Dinosaur boards. > > > > > > Anybody have an idea of what might be causing this? > > > > > > I'm off to check rvmobile.com to see if there is anything > > > over there that might explain the problem, but if > > > anyone has any ideas I'd be happy to take them. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Rick Brink > > > 87FC35 > > > Rochester, MN > > > > >---------- >Yahoo! Groups Links > * To visit your group on the web, go to: > * > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/W\ anderlodgeForum/ > > * > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > * > odgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > * > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the > <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Fridge won't stay lit on LP - Rick B - 05-26-2005, 03:54
Fridge won't stay lit on LP - Tim Hannink - 05-26-2005, 04:30
Fridge won't stay lit on LP - Stephen Birtles - 05-26-2005, 04:32
Fridge won't stay lit on LP - Rick B - 05-26-2005, 10:19
Fridge won't stay lit on LP - Dan Weaver - 05-26-2005, 12:21
Fridge won't stay lit on LP - Tom Warner - 05-26-2005 14:07
Fridge won't stay lit on LP - racin41@... - 05-26-2005, 20:14
Fridge won't stay lit on LP - erniecarpet@... - 05-26-2005, 20:25
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