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Subject:Re: Fridge experts: need advice
From:David Beierl
Date:Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:16:27 -0400

At 11:51 AM 8/7/2003, Westyman wrote:
>After running three fridges side-by-side, I picked the one that ran the
>coolest on propane, cleaned the burner well, and installed it in my van. It
>was cooling 40 degrees below ambient. I also installed a new propane tank
>yesterday, and the fridge was cooling exceptionally well (empty) at 40-45
>below ambient. Then, last evening it began to cool less, like 30 degree
>difference. I first checked the regulator and readjusted to 11" W.C., very

Karl, you should know by now to never install these things.  That'll wreck
'em every time. <g>

Seriously, compare on AC -- if it's proper on AC then you can bet there's a
flame problem.  Flake of something in the orifice maybe?

d

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