At 04:46 PM 7/26/2008 -0700, Thomas Jefferson Kitts wrote:
>Is it now definitive to conclude there is no circuit within this part
>of the 120v system, hence no resistance in the rod, hence no
>refrigeration?

Yup.  Except we electrical types would say "infinite resistance" or
"open circuit" rather than "no resistance"

>In other words, should the heater rod (and wires) be replaced?

Yes, they should.  Or you might check with Richard Jones about his
old Dometic.  'Cause right now you've verified the 110v heater is
burnt out, we suspect the 12v heater is likewise, and it doesn't
light on propane...  :-(

David

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