In a message dated 17/08/2008 3:53:21 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Mark, thanks for that  information.  Guess I need to learn something
new every day.  I will  be updating my _VW Vanagon  Westfalia Dometic Fridge
Maintenace_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm)  webpage with that
information.   First time I ever hear of a Thermocouple that generates electricity !

>>>>>The Dometic fridge model used in our Westys uses a  very common propane
control system. The same system is found in many other  gas appliances of
similar vintage. Here are some links that help explain a  couple of the
key parts to this system, the thermocouple and safety valve.  The
explanations relate directly and convey the ideas  simply.

http://www.rvmobile.com/Tech/Trouble/Tcouple.htm

http://www.rvmobile.com/Tech/Trouble/safety.htm<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
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- Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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