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Subject:How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
From:neil n
Date:Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:49:42 -0700

Hi all.

Searching but to no avail.

If anyone has a quick answer, it would be much appreciated.

What's heats have people measured behind the Dometic 182 on a really
hot day. Say over 100F.

I'm installing 1" rigid board insulation to 2" thick. On average,
there's now 1" between fridge cooling fins and the Dow Styrospan. This
stuff is rated to 165F. I found a caution in Dow's knowledge base
saying the foam starts to expand when heated beyond 165F, but I'm
being overly cautious here as I need to be sure this stuff won't be a
fire hazard.

If I have to, I'll add a layer of 1/2" cement board between back of
fridge and insulation, but that will reduce clearance at rear and I'll
have to find a way to secure it. (heavy)

Thanks,

Neil.

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