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• Dometic refrigerator thermal paste source?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:49:57 -0400
  ...I was at a RV service place today and they had never heard of using a thermal paste like this. Does using thermal paste...
• Re: 182b thermal mastic
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 12:28:47 -0500
  ...silver 5, at a better price. I think the creme version has a zinc oxide base. Thermal conductivity doesnt seem to be as good.
• Hysterical thermal gauge.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 07:46:30 -0600
  I also have the problem of the Hysterical Thermal Gauge which always goes away when the engine gets up to operating temperature. When cold...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator thermal paste source?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:17:52 -0400
  ...Does using thermal paste instead of >mounting the Evaporator Assembly dry really help in refrigerator >efficiency? I will, of course, put some Arctic Silver...
• Minor fridge mods addendum
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:08:41 -0700
  Got a comment by Dgbeatty prompting me to pull the inside fins and freshen up the thermal paste. I followed the advice, but had...
• Re: Power source for fan on my Dometic fridge under AC power only
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 30 May 2015 11:50:50 -0700
  ...fused switched by fan thermal switch constant (B+)...." On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 11:48 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: There...
• Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 09:58:41 -0800
  Does any one have recommendations on thermal insulation for putting inside of door panels? I have removed the interior for body work and rust...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator thermal paste source?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:56:11 -0700
  ...Does using thermal paste instead of >> mounting the Evaporator Assembly dry really help in refrigerator >> efficiency? I will, of course, put some Arctic Silver...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 19:32:26 -0800
  [Roger, here's a repost of my experiences replacing the thermal paste] This is a "must-do" mod for anyone with a fridge: -mike...
• Re: Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:29:51 -0600
  ...We have made prototypes of inside and outside thermals and found that inside ones are a waist of time. will stop the sun from...
• Re[2]: thermal value of bra's
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 14:04:10 -0700
  ...11/9/95 1:07 PM After the recent T/A thread, I'd be afeared to post anything regarding thermal value and bras...
• Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 22:25:42 -0500
  ...For clarification, I used Black Satin on the exhaust only...not the block :-) I'd be curious to know how effective the thermal dispersal...
• RE: 84 westie runs hot in slow traffic
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 13:10:30 -0700
  ...I believe newer Vanagons have two thermal switches and a two speed fan. I thought about replacing the thermal switch with something of a...
• Re: Winters in the van... HYDRONIC HEAT
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 15:23:21 -0600
  1) Thermal mass: Hydronic systems rely on a thermal mass which they heat up. Once the mass is warm it is easier to keep...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator thermal paste source?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:03:03 -0700
  ...On 3/24/14, email99@bellsouth.net <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote: > Where can thermal paste be obtained for mounting the "ice-tray holder", > otherwise...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2005 (#2005-397)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:54:53 -0700
  ...BTW, a 4 foot wide roll of the thermal material (trade name Reflectix) is perfect for making a thermal blanket for the pop-top...
• Re: Another fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:25:33 -0700
  ...The radiator fin assembly inside is press fit onto a tube, with a layer of thermal paste between the two. The paste dries up...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:32:02 -0500
  ...I also have recently made the prototype Outside thermals unlike the inside thermals window covers that seem to just let a flow of cold...
• Re: thermal value of bra's
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 13:07:34 -0600 (CST)
  After the recent T/A thread, I'd be afeared to post anything regarding thermal value and bras! Sorry, I know someone was going...
• Re: � � � Evans Coolants ever hear of any one try this in a wbx'er
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 25 May 2006 15:30:25 EDT
  ...Concluded the additional thermal efficiency wasn't a good enough response for the engineering investment. The Evans approach is an excellent solution to cavitation...
• Re: thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:29:34 -0600
  I was thinking of wrapping the fridge in that stuff! Gregor
• Re: Hot times under the rear seat
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 16:16:06 -0400
  ...Cure is to equalize heating of device and board (heat sinks, fans); secure or redesign the device mounting so that thermal cycling produces less...
• Use thermal paste on Dometic heating element?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:23:34 -0700
  ...Regarding the Dometic 182A/B Had read of replacing thermal paste between aluminum cooling fins and tube it attaches to. (inside fridge) I understand...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 14:23:28 -0400
  Vacuum insulation panels (R25 - R50 per inch) would give you the greatest thermal insulation, but they are expensive and all it takes is a...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 13:12:30 -0800
  ...Does any one have recommendations on thermal insulation for putting inside of door panels? I have removed the interior for body work and rust...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliability
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 03:26:18 EST
  ...At their installation, I did a series of thermal images (HgCdTe camera no less) of a turbocharged VW 1.8L 8V engine being run...
• thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:23:57 -0700
  ...However, if I have the panels off, I would like to use the chance to add some decent thermal insulation on top as well...
• Re: Pushrod tube wires
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:31:01 EDT
  They will migrate out, the engine grows and shrinks with thermal expansion. Robert
• Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 22:57:52 -0500
  ...For clarification, I used Black Satin on the exhaust > only...not the block :-) > > I'd be curious to know how effective the thermal dispersal...
• Re: Hysterical thermal gauge.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:08:52 -0500
  Rachel Cogent wrote: > I also have the problem of the Hysterical Thermal Gauge which always goes > away when the engine gets up to operating...
• Re: Sound, vibration, thermal, moisture materials
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:16:17 -0700
  not this one but it may help.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuMUfTjA3g
• Thermal Insulation;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:06:48 -0700
  ...But, I'm wondering what folks are doing for Thermal Insulation. It looks like the Polyurethane foam spray-on Insulation May be the cats...
• Re: Another fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:28:44 -0400
  ...The radiator fin assembly inside is > press fit onto a tube, with a layer of thermal paste between the two. > The paste dries up...
• Re: 182b thermal mastic
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:14:09 -0500
  Well,I researched for the holy grail of thermal mastics, and I found it.It is called Artic Silver 5. www.articsilver.com is...
• Thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:02:43 -0700
  ...Also, wondering if sound dampening is really necessary if I use foam thermal insulation in the walls. I'm thinking yes. Also, is 3...
• Re: Dometic improvement
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 22:03:00 -0800
  ...The radiator fin assembly inside is press fit onto a tube, with a layer of thermal paste between the two. The paste dries up...
• Re: Another fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 00:03:39 -0700
  ...The radiator fin assembly inside is > press fit onto a tube, with a layer of thermal paste between the two. > The paste dries up...
• Dometic Fan Upgrade- Addendum
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:16:44 -0500
  ...When I removed the fridge I discovered that the thermal switch was so loose in its housing that it likely never made good thermal...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion
  Historical mailing list - PATT
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 19:53:14 -0400
  ...have MORE torque? > A wider powerband? > Better gas mileage? > Better thermal efficiency? Better thermal efficiency? You mean better gas milage? It's a high...
• Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:16:51 -0600
  Good going Dennis! You just used the thermal barrier coating that holds heat in. You should have used: *TLTD* THERMAL DISPERSANT Rapidly disperses heat...
• Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 20:00:54 -0700
  You forgot to mention the thermal dissipation properties of the lengthy coolant hoses in the Vanagon. I'm sure there is test data. Rich...
• Re: Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:50:46 -0700
  ...I used 1/2" isocyanurate foam thermal board in my windshield and made HUGE difference (90%?) in keeping the van cooler. It's cheap...
• Re: Winters in the van... HYDRONIC HEAT
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 14:05:17 -0800
  ...On 11/19/02 1:23 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@juno.com> wrote: > 1) Thermal mass: Hydronic systems rely on a thermal mass which...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 08:06:39 -0800
  ...Plus I am not sure this provides much thermal insulation. >> >> We camp in all weather in Oregon, so moisture/cold for sure, and heat...
• WBX gauge value
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 19:07:13 +0000
  Hi Kevin, The water cooled heads just don't have the peak thermal surges that air cooled do. Consequently exhaust valve burning and loose...
• Re: 87 westy Reeferigerator madness
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 19:41:20 EDT
  ...A thermal switch turns on the fan at something like 110 or 120 degrees. Does the fridge work OK (get cold) on city current...
• Re: � � � Evans Coolants ever hear of any one try this in a wbx'er
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 25 May 2006 18:43:53 -0700
  ...Concluded the additional thermal efficiency wasn't a good enough response for the engineering investment. The Evans approach is an excellent solution to cavitation...
• fleece thermal barrier
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 15:38:13 -0600
  ...The thermal barrier was someone else's idea, crafted from some insulating material. I can't remember who and can't find anything on...
• Re: is anyone going to roast a turkey in the van?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:12:36 -0700
  ...At the pavement, the kinetic energy is tranformed to thermal, and voila!, the turkey cooks-- a little bit. How many trips are needed? Well...
• Re: Minor fridge mods addendum
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:55:39 -0400
  What about the thermal paste between the cooling pipe and the inside cooling fin mounting bracket? A good tug starting at the right end...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 18:12:30 PST
  The cracks are thermal fatigue cracks that develop due to the excessive heat that builds up from an engine that is designed to run...
• Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:49:10 -0700
  On 23 Feb , 2018, at 2:21 PM, Neil N wrote: > Did you use thermal compound similar-same as type used for computer CPU...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:00:20 -0600
  ...I recall the outside reading 35, inside 65 UNDER THE THERMAL BARRIER with the pop top up. It's been in the high teens...
• LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:40:01 -0400
  ...Presence of LP on the other side of the canister wall decreases thermal resistance and increases thermal mass to absorb heat whereas portions of...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 1994 18:41:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...You want to cool the oil for its own sake, to avoid thermal breakdown for example. Hence even if a synthetic oil does not...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 12:31:41 -0400
  ...In building construction these insulations, when use internally, must be covered with a fire barrier - drywall or, for the spray foam, a thermal or...
• Re: catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:42:19 -0700
  ...Many folks have successfully used the Plat Cat VENTED > catalytic heater, by Thermal Systems, out of Washington (I believe Olympia). > We bought one, and...
• Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 20:05:40 -0800
  ...using split tube thermal sheild there would no longer be any thing to cut ...
• Re: thermal storage in wasse
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  8 Dec 1995 20:16:46 -0800
  RE>thermal storage in wasserboxer 12/8/95 > but the heating system alone holds alot detracting from the >thermal storage. likewise, they are slow...
• Re: Not exactly a westy, but it'll get you there....
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Wed, 12 May 2004 12:31:13 -0700
  Matt wrote:I want the thermal imaging night vision stuff so i can drive into campgrounds at night and not annoy people with my...